The trade in body parts of people with albinism is driven by myth and international inaction: Witchcraft related beliefs pose serious human rights violations for people with Albinism. In the last decade, close to 200 killings and more than 500 attacks on people with albinism have been reported in 27 sub-Saharan African countries. Tanzania has the highest number of recorded … [Read more...] about The trade in body parts of people with albinism is driven by myth and international inaction | The Conversation
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SA News: ‘South Africa at Liberty’ book launch a ‘gift to people of Africa’
‘South Africa at Liberty’ book launch a 'gift to people of Africa': Bo-Kaap photographer Yasser Booley, 42, hosted a silent bid auction yesterday in the city centre to raise funds for a ticket and a visa to the London 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, where he will launch his book South Africa at Liberty next month. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews New Zealand In … [Read more...] about SA News: ‘South Africa at Liberty’ book launch a ‘gift to people of Africa’
Why people who attempt suicide need more than meds | The Conversation
Why people who attempt suicide need more than meds: shutterstock Meet Jane. She’s 22 years-old. She has a quirky smile and an unconventional sense of humour. She’s finished high school and has a young baby. She has been unemployed for a long time. When her mother died, she was devastated. Her only support structure was gone. And the responsibilities of being an unemployed … [Read more...] about Why people who attempt suicide need more than meds | The Conversation
Fears over Ethiopian dam’s costly impact on environment, people | The Conversation
Fears over Ethiopian dam's costly impact on environment, people: A man hangs fish to dry on the western shore of Lake Turkana. Reuters/Goran TomasevicEthiopia’s GIBE III hydropower dam is now operational. However, rights groups have raised concerns over the impact that it is having on downstream communities and the environment. The Conversation Africa’s Samantha Spooner asked … [Read more...] about Fears over Ethiopian dam’s costly impact on environment, people | The Conversation
Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too | The Conversation
Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too: The Maputo Convention recognises traditional rights of local communities and indigenous knowledge. ShutterstockAfrica is known for its rich biodiversity. On a continent where people depend on this biodiversity for their daily livelihood, the question of how animals and plants that live on it will … [Read more...] about Africa’s ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too | The Conversation
