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International Day for Persons with Disabilities: 4 tips to achieve inclusive participation
Since 1992, every year on December 3rd, we celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities to promote and raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities. I have heard some people say that this is a work that should be done daily and that, as such, having one specific day to mark it becomes counterproductive. Although I understand where those comments are coming from -in the sense that the struggle for inclusion is never-ending-, I believe the observance of this day helps us draw international attention to our situation and brings a new opportunity to advance our...
Social Media Activists, Let's Not Forget About Activism in the Real World
Gen Z— comprised of those ages seven to 22 in 2019— has been characterized as an emerging generation of changemakers, one that is more accepting of diversity and more active in the face of inequity. We are also the generation that grew up with the internet at our fingertips and the ones who now use social media as a platform to promote justice. One movement that spread like wildfire on the Internet in 2014 was the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls calling for the rescue of 276 Nigerian girls kidnapped by the terrorist organization Boko Haram. Millions of people and even high profile figures like...
Toxic productivity
I've noticed that we link our productivity to self worth, even when we're not doing okay and it's out of our control. That my friends, is toxic productivity. The Instagram millionaires screaming "THE MORE YOU ARE AWAKE, THE MORE YOU MAKE" as much as it's some sort of motivation, it does more harm than good. And we have awakened a conversation about mental health and self care, but this constant productivity mindset completely goes against what mental health advocates have been trying to eradicate. I have fallen victim of this mindset. In fact, in the beginning of the year I was addicted to...
Build a bridge, not a wall
Fighting anxiety and stigma
My battle with anxiety started during summer 2018. From when I was diagnosed I knew I was about to embark on a tough and challenging journey. Not just me, but everyone who was close to me as well. It was really hard to come to terms with the fact that it would take time to be okay again and even harder to accept that it could hit me again at any time. My dad had battled with anxiety a few years earlier, so he knew what was going on and he was the greatest help. It didn't take long for my siblings, parents and close friends to get used to my disorder. They knew what to do when I wasn't feeling...
Look away
“Look away” By Lith V This world where men and women are born without clothes, Taken into the hands of nurses, parents and even uncles and aunts. That naked body without a sliver of clothing, All anyone looks at is the innocent face of the youngling. Well, then they grow up, Have to go through the phases of pre-school and school, The youngling first a toddler growing up with his or her childish mischievousness, Maybe clothed or naked, But all anyone pays attention to is their safety and childhood innocence. Then, like I said before, They go to school - Some bearing both genders, But most...
"The beauty definition"
Comparison, cruel judgement, Overpowering the world. They want to make a statement, Give a single definition- Regarding what counts as beauty in a girl. Fair skin, bright eyes, Hair that’s nice, Lovely curves that’s just right. Their mind naturally spies, Like that’s the only beauty in sight. What’s wrong with being dark? Do they not stand out in a park? Or does it make them less a woman, Being couple of shades different, Than the typical white woman? I mean no disrespect, To any white man or woman who accepts- That being tan or dark, Do not refrain you from having that spark, In your body and...
Championing Change Through Advocacy
Let’s Talk About Eating
Talking about mental health at home: What do you wish your parents knew?
Let's talk alcohol and tobacco
Let's talk air pollution
COVID-19: Living in a history textbook
These past 3 months have been incredibly stressful for everyone. Sometimes, it honestly doesn’t seem like real life. The Coronavirus is claiming thousands of lives around the world. It's not a joke. It's not a drill. It's our responsibility to keep ourselves safe and by doing that, we keep those around us safe too. The proof is in the numbers. It’s in the amount of people whose lives are in danger because of this virus. I beg you. Stay home and wash your hands regularly. Don’t become a statistic. I understand that this is new to all of us. But that's only more reason to stay home and stay safe...
Absolute Magnitude
The world woke up today and everything's upside down with lights running red and hearts turning blue. Not through books, nor crayons, but in empty stomachs and grocery shelves do children's fingers rummage through. I thought it different before, but now it seems it's the day that's dark and full of terrors; while it's in the wee hours at night does one only ever find peace anymore. That's why to those awake both in the night and day, the ones who carry their minds with one hand but don't forget to carry their heart in the other in these times and always—like stars—we may not see all of you and...
The Lockdown
World out there it just seems madness with large spoons of fear, uncertainty and sadness. Watching the news with it's COVID-19 constant coverage, just feels the uncertainty and gives us the blues. There is sickness, there is isolation, there is even death. My fellow citizens, stay at home, follow doctors advise, do your "farudhee zinmaa". Then maybe from uncertainty and gloom, a seed of good can grow, with time maybe it will bloom.
4 Tips for Dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic
Right now my country is on lockdown and my school’s closed. So I’m studying from home online. I know how upsetting this whole “Crisis” can be so I thought I could share some tips that are helping me cope with it. I tried not to focus on the whole studying part of it but to focus on the Emotional Health part of it. I really do hope it helps…. Get the most out of it If your country or city is on lockdown, if your school is closed or if you're just staying home to be safe, make the most of your time. Most teens now are studying online, so make sure not to be on your device all the time. Think of...
COVID-19 and youth mental health
The impacts of COVID-19 on young people of all ages
Thank you!
For your valuable effort, to give your best for our health and that of your families and fight the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thank you! ?