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Black lives must matter in Africa too

Africa Audrey Donkor - 19 Jul 2020

Although Africans must continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement, there is also the need for them to raise their voices against injustices in other African countries

Watch Jesse Williams eviscerate racism and whiteness in his BET Awards speech

Article Kiri Rupiah - 27 Jun 2016

Greys Anatomy star Jesse Williams stole the show at the 2016 BET Awards with this unforgettable speech about racism and privilege in America.

A little-known composer takes centre stage on the big screen

Article Staff Reporter - 31 May 2016

At last, a giant among musicians, Ndikho Xaba, has received the recognition he deserves.

Civil rights déjà vu hits US South

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Feb 2016

Fifty years since the Selma march to demand voting rights for African-Americans in the South, new laws could disenfranchise poor black people anew.

Selma: a reminder that 50 years on, #blacklivesmatter

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Feb 2015

The Oscar-nominated film comes to our screens at a time when racial and social equality debates are as topical as they were back in 1965.

Transgenders in US army victory

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Dec 2014

Transgender American veterans received recognition for their new names this week, meaning they can now get access to their veterans' benefits.

Civic actions speak louder than words

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 6 Mar 2014

People who are taught about human rights do not necessarily apply what they've learned in practice, writes Kayum Ahmed.

Rosa Parks essay reveals rape attempt

Article Ula Ilnytzky - 30 Jul 2011

Long before Rosa Parks was hailed as the "mother of the civil rights movement," she wrote a detailed account of nearly being raped by a neighbour.

Sarkozy’s Cabinet approves Bill to ban full Islamic veil

Article Staff Reporter - 20 May 2010

Nicolas Sarkozy defended his plan to stop French women wearing the Islamic veil on Wednesday, despite fears that the move may be unconstitutional.

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special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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