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Coping with Sexual Violence
Despite explicit legal prohibitions, sexual violence remains widespread and pervasive in armed conflict and other situations of violence, as well as in places of detention. It happened in different countries and regions, and caused serious humanitarian consequences. Sexual violence is often used as a tactical or strategic tool to overwhelm and weaken adversaries by directly or indirectly targeting the civilian population.
By connor richard jones10 months ago in Filthy
a reborn nation
“Rwanda lost almost everything – infrastructure, human resources, even the confidence of the people. We had to build the country from scratch,” said Dr Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Minister of Health. "We must raise awareness and involve everyone in the effort to rebuild our country. The difference is that our leadership has decided to invest in people and build from the community level upwards.
By connor richard jones10 months ago in Psyche
How community-based care is driving progress against tuberculosis in Angola
Cristina João Pedro went to a clinic in Gabela, Angola, because she was feeling weak and having difficulty conceiving a second child, which prompted her to visit the clinic. The nurse saw Christina's condition and suspected that she might have tuberculosis (TB).
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Longevity
In Libya, cities welcome return of former residents displaced by war
Global data show an exponential increase in the number of people who have been forced to leave their homes but remain in their countries. According to the latest figures from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), the number of internally displaced persons will increase to 71.1 million by 2022.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Confessions
No one wants to leave their home, but what can we do?
In the early hours of April 15, Sudanese citizens in Khartoum woke up to gunfire. With no understanding or explanation beyond "armed clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces", ensuring security became an urgent struggle.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Unbalanced
"God exists in nature"
“Every plant and animal in the forest has a specific name in our local language. In this way, we connect with nature just like we connect with family and community.” Ugen Palzor, 45 Lepcha said as he climbed into a forest behind the village of Hee-Gyathang in Bangzungu district of Sikkim. , India.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Earth
Horn of Africa women beat drought
High living costs, food shortages and water supplies have been challenges for 18-year-old Derertu Hohammad and her family. The food they harvest on their land in Ethiopia's Lugo watershed, together with three goats and four other larger animals, is enough to feed the nine members of the family (three men and six women) for four months a year.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Earth
Gastrointestinal cancer is closely related to people's emotions
1. The gastrointestinal tract is the largest "emotional organ" in humans The function of the human gastrointestinal tract is controlled and regulated by the nerve and endocrine system, and the number of nerve cells it has is second only to the central nervous system (brain) and is very sensitive to external stimuli. The gastrointestinal tract is the largest "emotional organ" of human beings. The function of the human gastrointestinal tract will show "emotional" reactions with emotional fluctuations. The gastrointestinal tract is the "emotional counter-board" of human beings.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Longevity
Rapid and effective treatment for children living with HIV
Dr. Denis Nansera, a pediatrician, cares for Kansmi Ruth, 25, at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara district, western Uganda, on August 20, 2019. (Kansiime Ruth) and their 1- and 4-year-old daughters were diagnosed. "A lot of mothers don't go to prenatal care. Now with medical advances, the time to diagnose and treat a child has been greatly shortened," Dr. Nansenla said.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Motivation
Hear My Heart: Children Advocating for Educational Rights
Timbuktu, Mali – Fatoumata Touré was born and raised in Timbuktu. This ancient city in central Mali was once famous as a center of Islamic learning. Like her ancestors, Fatoumata loves to learn. 14-year-old Fatoumata said: "I like taking history classes the most. The city of Timbuktu has so many stories!" She dreams of becoming a lawyer.
By connor richard jones11 months ago in Education