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The Refugee crisis: why should you care?
Throughout history, the word refugee has been associated with the term refuge, which is a safe shelter that a person resides in search of protection. Today, a refugee is defined as a person who has been forced to leave his home country due to war, violence, or fear of prosecution as a result of certain ideas and beliefs, race, religion, sectarianism, nationality, or political opinion. The above definition was what I found on the internet. But, what the internet does not mention is that a refugee is someone who struggles every day to find something to eat, to find somewhere safe to stay, to...
Women sexual and reproductive health in Peru
Sexual and reproductive health is a right for all women, no matter her religion, economical status, skin color, or where she lives. Being sexual and reproductive health a central aspect of their lives that has a great impact on their development at all ages. Sadly, in Peru, many women and teenagers still do not have all the facilities to access to information and services that allow them to exercise this important right. The possibility of deciding and taking action to protect their health, as well as to plan their future and that of their family, is seriously affected by different barriers...
COVID- 19's Effect on Educational Inequalities in the UK
On March 20th 2020, in an unprecedented move to stem the spread of coronavirus, schools closed in the UK. With thousands of students given short notice to say goodbye to those they have shared memorable years of their education with, the Government’s move sparked a period of immense uncertainty for Britain’s Youth. Not only did it highlight the very real danger that COVID 19 posed to our society, but it also plunged millions of students into an uncertain situation that they could not have envisaged. Almost instantaneously, plans to take exams, say goodbye to either primary school, secondary...
Muslims, to unite or to divide
Happy, innocent, and carefree, and like all children of their age, the children of the middle east and north Africa (MENA) region were full of dreams, hopes, and expectations that were all buried with the beginning of the war. Now we know that war is one of the worst tragedies that can affect humans but sad enough, war has become an inevitable part of many children especially those living in the MENA region. Why does this mainly happens to countries in the MENA region? Why does it mostly target the Muslim communities? Is it because those countries are rich in petroleum? Well, that may be one...
🌻I have more time for myself now🌻
Hi dear friends, I´m a Peruvian girl and during the pandemic I have realized how important I am and what I love to do. Before the pandemic, I dared to learn a new language. The pandemic was not an impediment to continue with my English classes from home. I have learned new things and thank God I can recommend some little things to do during this crisis in English. First of all, remember...
Feel more myself
We are unique in the world, each with our own parallel universes that do not exist in this reality. Each universe idealized to be the reality that we live generates anxiety, stress, depression and existential doubt. By instinct of survival we look for a defense mechanism to lead us to our solutions that can be judged and valued from different points of view. I have always heard "life is not fair" and in reality we only put in the balance of our reasons for living material and superficial things as a priority or means to ensure happiness. The happiness that many people say they want to have...
Humanity; to unite or to divide
This is Omran, a 5 years old Syrian child exposed to war. A war we all knew but never thought of at all. Being exposed to all the bloodshed, destruction and violence, Omran sat in silence. A silence that reflected the ignorance of humans. Humans who have turned to be far more oppressive, far more destructive and far more brutal than any bomb, gun or weapon. Omran is just one of the suffering victims of the savagery of the Syrian war but, this is not the story of Omran alone. This is the story of every child exposed to war. Be it from Syria, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, or Afghanistan. This is the story...
Racism, the real global pandemic
In the past days, George Floyd has dominated the news. I do not think that I need to go on about who George Floyd was because, regardless of his identity, what matters is that George Floyd was a son George Floyd was a brother George Floyd was a husband George Floyd was a father And more than anything, George Floyd was like me and you, a man hoping for a decent life for him and his family. I do not know the man to judge or take sides but one thing I am sure of is that no one deserves to be treated in the same manner. No one deserves to die in such a horrible way. We currently live in the 21st...
Access to Healthcare in times of COVID-19: Reimagining the Curve
It's time to take action!
George Floyd's murder was the result of years of oppression against black people in the United States. Unjustly murdered and mistreated by the police, he has made us see the harsh reality that many ignored, the truth of the system in which we live. A system that instead of being made to help, is made to oppress others. We cannot continue to ignore the fact that they kill people for no reason, just because of the color of their skin. Black people are our brothers and sisters, we have to raise our voices and demand dignified treatment for them, not only in the US but in the world. Racism has...
Fight for your dreams in order to avoid stress due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has lead many of us to be confined in our houses in order to avoid infections. Besides the study/work time we still have plenty of time left now that we don't use that time to travel to our work places or study centers. Some people's meantal health is starting to suffer. In order to avoid that we have to use this time to make our dreams come true or build the path to the realization of our dreams. If you want to study at elite universities it's a great time to study hard for admission exams. If you wanna be a singer this is the time to improve your voice or sing songs in order to...
In defense of altruism during these interesting times
To first understand why I am defending altruism in these interesting times, I must first define it! Altruism is a psychological concept which refers to behaviour that is entirely selfless and typically exhibited in a situation where one’s actions benefit another individual at a cost to oneself. If you’ve been clapping at 8 pm every evening, I’m sure you now realise what benevolent people I’m referring to. Indeed are national mask-wearing heroes! In these interesting times, altruistic acts can be seen in every NHS hospital, GP practice and I believe it is also very important to recognise the...
Why Digital Striking Is Important
It has always been crucial to manifest in such a manner that we can generate an impact on those around us and our problems can be recognized. The impression that large social mobilizations generate is such that a large amount of attention is given to the problem that we want to be addressed. Our petitions begin to take space and our demands start to get heard, therefore creating the perfect situation for a positive outcome. The power that we hold in ourselves and in the decisions we take is most definitely enormous, as the various movements that have taken place through the years are perfect...
On the world mental health day, how can I protect myself from depression?
With every turn in the calendar’s page and every tick of the clock, life imparts us with innumerable beautiful memories; first love, the first baby born, first salary, time spent with good friends, and a plethora of other memories. But, just like how we experience beautiful moments, we also experience moments of sadness and grief due to the loss of loved ones, retirement, and health issues. This feeling of sadness is normal and usually remits over time. However, when a person experiences sadness that lasts for two or more constitutive weeks without a possible trigger then, according to the...
For working women
A few weeks ago I was scrolling down Facebook when I saw a post a friend had shared. Apparently, a company that fabricates calculators had produced one dedicated just for me, a woman. As I read the headline, confusion was the only feeling in my head. What could you possibly add to make a calculator just for working women? Does it have a magical period tracker? I hoped it was since the other option in my head was pretty much disappointing. As you can see in the picture above, the only apparent modification of the calculator was its color. A dazzling shade of metallic pink irresistible for a...
Human rights; a term or a reality?
Globally, About 108 million people have been killed in the wars of the 20th century, About 79.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes, About 26 million people are refugees, People still die due to hunger and starvation in war-affected countries, Many children are still deprived of education due to the wars in their countries. Today, we celebrate human rights when sadly, in many countries, human rights are merely a term. Here, I must use my region, the middle east and north Africa (MENA) as an example. In many of the countries of my region: - Human life is the least that matters....
The importance of the “Love Myself” campaign
Some days may not be the best, but you will find a way to overcome it, your skills will help you to be more resilient in each step you take, we all have something that distinguishes us from others and those make us unique. The brightness that each one of us carries inside is what makes you unique, the “Love Myself” campaign by BTS and UNICEF, helped me to have more confidence in the decisions of my life, to feel comfortable and good about myself. Valuing oneself is the beginning of well-being. #BTSArmy
My testimony; How I reduce stress in lockdown
In lockdown, I don't go to school, I don't walk in the park, I don't see my friends, and I don't visit my grandmother. I feel very stressed. I feel happy when I do these activities: I study from home, I write stories, I read marvel comics and I read books or ebooks. I paint the landscapes, I play the piano and I watch a series on netflix. I listen to music from my favorite band "caifanes" and "queen", and I dance "rock and roll" I read a bike and I call my friends and my family on WhatsApp. I feel good when I help my mother and sister. That makes me feel happy and calm!