4 June 2017
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Pulses to Empower Youth in Achieving Sustainable Agrifood Systems: World Pulses Day 2022
An annual global United Nations event, the World Pulses Day is observed on 10 February to recognise the importance of pulses as a worldwide food source. World Pulses Day is an occasion to increase awareness of the nutritional advantages of pulses and their commitment to food production and a world without starvation. In recognising pulses…
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My YUVA Internship Experience: I Came Out as a Better Person
Joining YUVA as an intern was my first step into the job market. I did not quite know what to expect for what was supposed to be my big dive into the professional world. On the other hand, the corporate world I at least had some knowledge of, the non-profit world, felt like I had…
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The Time to Act is NOW: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2022
Sunday, 6 February 2022, marks a decade of celebrating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. One of the most prevalent, persistent, and destructive human rights violations is Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the forms in which VAWG manifests. FGM refers to any procedure…