International Day of Peace

  • How Covid-19 Changed Social Work in Mauritius

    How Covid-19 Changed Social Work in Mauritius

    Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, social workers have encountered several difficulties to keep providing care to people who need them. In Mauritius, the epidemic has exacerbated challenges for those with mental health issues, addictions, poverty, homelessness, and violence, thus increasing the importance of social work in society. To provide quality services throughout the

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  • LGBTQ+ Situation in Mauritius: A 2021 Report

    LGBTQ+ Situation in Mauritius: A 2021 Report

    Despite existing anti-discriminatory legislation and rising acceptance among Mauritius’ population, specifically the younger generation, the Mauritius LGBTQ+ community continues to endure discrimination in their personal lives, workplaces, and society. This is primarily due to conservative beliefs and the stigma associated with homosexuality in Mauritian society.

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  • Is Having a Boyfriend or Girlfriend Right at the Age of 15?

    Is Having a Boyfriend or Girlfriend Right at the Age of 15?

    Around their mid-teens, adolescents’ interest in dating tends to grow more, explaining why 15 years olds are dating more and more these days. But is 15 an appropriate age to start dating, and what are the benefits and consequences of teenage dating? Dating is a natural, healthy, and crucial component of the emotional development of

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