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Kylie Kiunguyu

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Enforced equality in parenting: The beginning of mandatory paternal responsibility?
Equal parenting is a concept that is gaining traction as more men push for active roles in child-rearing and more women call for a shift in...
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Women in South Africa from 18 years of age and older have the green light to use the DPV-VR Ring. The silicone ring gives women an...
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American multinational technology company, Amazon, had started construction of its $300 million Africa headquarters before a court ruled to pause it. The court stated that the...
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Kenya’s first specialised Sexual and Gender-based violence court
Kenyan Lady Justice Martha Koome launched a Sexual and Gender-based Violence court at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa. The court will be similar to those...
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Mali Magic | The legacy and preservation of Mali
Google Arts and Culture has created a virtual gallery to showcase Malian culture. In partnership with Timbuktu Resistance, UNESCO World Heritage, SAVAMA-DCI, and Instruments for Africa,...

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Kylie Kiunguyu

Stories By Kylie Kiunguyu

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