Mark celebrated his graduation from the University of Eldoret in April 2022, proudly earning a Second Class Honours Upper Division in Public Health. Confident in his qualifications, he expected to secure employment within six months. However, as he began applying to various governmental and non-governmental organizations, he quickly realized that progress would be impossible without […]
Amnesty International research claims that social media apps are perpetuating gender inequalities
In a report published on July 10th 2024, Amnesty International has claimed that social media apps and various technology systems perpetuate and reinforce gender inequalities and entrenching racial and socio-economic power structures. The briefing titled “Gender and Human Rights in the Digital Age” highlighted the unregulated data collection and processing of large amount of personal […]
The Unfinished Symphony of Gender Equality: A Global Imperative
Picture a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to thrive. This is the vision of gender equality—an essential human right and a cornerstone of just and prosperous societies. Yet, despite significant progress, the journey towards true gender equality remains fraught with challenges. As we strive for a more equitable future, it is […]
How gender stereotypes hinder our potential as women
The understanding of a “gender stereotype” Gender stereotypes are defined as “a set of characteristics and traits that are automatically and rigidly attributed to members of the categories girls and boys”. They influence our thoughts, judgments, expectations and attitudes, and are more perceptible in mixed than in non-mixed environments. More specifically, gender stereotypes refer to […]
THE NEED FOR A FRAMEWORK MANDATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKSPACE FOR TRANSGENDERS: AN ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC REASONS
Many studies, such as those on the “pink economy”, have focused on the impact of not including transgenders in the economy. However, this article examines its impact on transgender individuals. It argues for a framework to guide all workplaces to have a more trans-inclusive environment. This article is set in the backdrop of transgender persons […]
Ain’t I a Woman: Our Paralyzed Fragments
“Your body was like an almond Soft, smooth and so soothing For a nocturnal jaunt Any animal can ruin You subtly fast capturing, Mooring you to his bed post…” He was her fiftieth customer, Whose horrible bed manners Replaying in her head, Tugged at her nauseous chest. “Conscience” rolling, mangled fell For the zillionth time. […]
Decoding Ladakh’s Conundrum: A Quest For Automy And Inclusion
In Ladakh, where the heavens touch the land, A realm of beauty, pure and grand. Masses rise, their peaks so high, Kissing the blue, unending sky. Recently, on 21st January 2023 Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian engineer, environmentalist, and education reformist went on a 21-day hunger strike which he labeled as ‘Climate Fast’ in Ladakh. The […]
Democratic Decline? A case of the farmers’ protest and the Indian Media
“With Farmer Protest on the foray, India’s national capital has been turned into a fortress with its borders being intensified with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers.” On February 13, 2024, as reported by the Times of India, the Delhi police were on high alert. Without context, this sounds like a […]
Virgin Cleansing: Stories from Sonagachi
Human rights violations persist worldwide, particularly targeting oppressed and marginalized communities. Among these groups, sex workers face egregious challenges. Despite the legality of voluntary sex work in India, societal stigma persists, depriving sex workers of their fundamental human rights. This prejudice and mistreatment have led to numerous violations of their dignity. One such barbaric practice […]
Women First? The Gendered Impact of War on Gaza
In the continuum of events materializing in a war zone, we often turn a blind eye towards the plight of women and their access to basic rights. Although war’s savagery affects both women and men, it always has an inordinate gendered impact on women’s lives. Beyond the perspective of states, political leaders and soldiers, the […]
