Tag: Advocacy
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Palapye Pride: Botswana’s Courageous inaugural celebration of love and visibility
Introduction: A new chapter begins in Palapye The sun rose on November 1, 2025, and Palapye woke to a moment many had dreamed of but few believed would come so soon. The open space where the march was scheduled to begin stood quiet, the air buzzing with anticipation. It was the first Palapye Pride, a…
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Koh Chieng Mun Reveals 46-Year-Old Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Early Will: A Survivor’s Courage
From Diagnosis to Determination: Koh Chieng Mun’s Breast Cancer Journey Singaporean-Malaysian actress and comedian Koh Chieng Mun recently opened up about a life-changing health battle on The Irene Ang Show. The beloved performer, known for her warmth on classic English-language sitcoms and local productions, revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of…
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Koh Chieng Mun Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 46 and The Next-Day Will: A Candid Conversation About Courage
She Opens Up About a Life-Changing Diagnosis Singaporean actress and comedian Koh Chieng Mun recently opened up about a pivotal moment in her life during an appearance on The Irene Ang Show. In a candid discussion that has since resonated with many, she revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of…
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Training 16 Defenders: NGO Forum & African Commission for Local Impact
Overview: Strengthening Human Rights Defenders across Africa Across the continent, human rights defenders play a vital role in achieving justice and a dignified life for everyone. From safeguarding freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and advancing gender equality, defenders persist in challenging environments. Recently, a targeted training initiative brought 16 defenders together…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and African Commission
Unlocking Local Impact: Training 16 Defenders with the NGO Forum and the African Commission Across Africa, human rights defenders play a vital role in advancing justice and dignity for all. From protecting freedom of expression and association to holding governments accountable and pushing for gender equality, defenders are at the frontline of change. Recent efforts…
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Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills for Delivering and Amplifying Extension Services
Introduction: Elevating Extension Services and Community Engagement The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at BukSU has launched a targeted effort to raise the profile and effectiveness of its community outreach programs. Centered around the Extension Week Celebration held on October 13 and 15, 2025, the initiative focused on documentation, advocacy planning, and the…
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BukSU Fortifies Extension Services Through Capacity-Building During 2025 Extension Week
Overview: A Strategic Push for Stronger Extension Services The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at Benguet State University (BukSU) recently led a focused capacity-building initiative aimed at sharpening how extension programs are documented, advocated for, and amplified across partner communities. The training, held on October 13 and 15, 2025 at the University Auditorium,…
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Faculty and Students Sharpen Skills to Deliver and Amplify Extension Services
Overview of the Extension Week Initiative The Extension Services and Community Engagement Unit (ESCEU) at BukSU recently organized a focused capacity-building series to boost the visibility and effectiveness of its community outreach programs. Held on October 13 and 15, 2025, at the University Auditorium, the events were a core component of the Extension Week Celebration.…
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Abducted by Hamas, Noa never lost hope she would see her ‘soulmate’ again
Introduction: A tale of endurance and reunion On a day that began with music, laughter, and a sense of freedom, Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or found themselves thrust into a nightmare that would stretch over two years. Their story, born from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, is now also a testament to hope—the kind…
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Isla’s CHOPS Journey: A Rare Disease Spotlight from Australia
Meet Isla: A Teen with CHOPS and a Global Community Isla Steed, a 14-year-old from Port Lincoln on Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, may seem like a typical teenager to many. Her mum, Kylie Steed, describes her as a stubborn, technology-loving foodie who also has a favourite word: “no.” What sets Isla apart is a diagnosis shared…