Women's Rights in Conferring Citizenship

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by Emono Bwacha

A citizen of a country is basically someone who has legal ties to that country. One of the most common definitions of citizenship is that it is “the sum total of rights and duties ensuing for a given person by reason of his legal affiliation to a certain State”^[1] The concept of citizenship legally ties an individual to a particular region or country. As a direct result, the individual has obligations to said region or country and in return, the region or country grants the individual rights to enjoy as a citizen.

The Stress of Being A 'Tomboy'

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I woke up, went to my wardrobe, opened it, and stared at my clothes, wondering what to wear for the day. I have dresses on the right side, shirts in the middle, and sweaters on the left. I looked at the dresses, most of which I had not worn since I bought them, and said yet again, ‘maybe some time in the future’. Then I went through my shirts, and as I touched each one, I knew just what trousers would go with them and what shoes would be perfect for each look. 

Ripple Effects of Poverty: Hunger

A young boy leaning on a corrugated Zinc fence.
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Every time I think of poverty in many African communities, I can’t help but mull over how this poverty is experienced on various levels. Thankfully, there is a term that effectively explains this: multidimensional poverty. 

Join Us to Commemorate International Day of the Girl

Shades of Us is supporting Girls Virtual Summit 2020, an event hosted by SWAG Initiative to commemorate International Day of the Girl. Here is what you need to know about the event.