Tag: Inclusion
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HIV-Positive Nawanyaga Announces Bid for Youth MP in Central Region
Ugandan Youth Advocate Announces Bid for Central Region Youth MP Kampala — In a move that underscores rising youth engagement in Ugandan politics, HIV-positive activist Gloria Nawanyaga has declared her candidacy for the position of Youth Member of Parliament (MP) for the Central Region in the 2026–2031 term. The announcement, made via a post on…
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Working Life: Finding Your Corner in Sexual Health—Hopeful, Pragmatic, Real
Finding a Corner in Sexual Health that Feels Real In the field of sexual health, the most lasting work often emerges from a simple belief: services should feel like they genuinely belong to the people who need them most. For clinicians, researchers, teachers, and community organizers, that belief translates into a daily practice built on…
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Working Life: I found my corner in sexual health because it’s hopeful, pragmatic, and real
Finding a Corner That Feels Like Belonging When I reflect on my journey, I realize I was drawn to sexual health because it’s hopeful, pragmatic, and profoundly rooted in real-life experiences. The work sits at the intersection of science and humanity, asking not only what we know, but how we apply that knowledge to help…
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Untold Love Story: How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani Met, and What It Shaped in NYC’s First Muslim Mayor’s Lineage
Introduction: A New York Love Story Behind a Historic Campaign The rise of Zohran Mamdani to the mayoralty of New York City has been a narrative of firsts: the first Muslim, Indian-origin, South Asian, and youngest person to hold the city’s highest office. Yet, behind the public speeches and policy plans lies a more intimate…
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Untold Love Story: How Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani Met, and the Roots of Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Journey
Introduction: A Love Story Behind a City’s Future Leader In the public eye, Zohran Mamdani is known for his trailblazing path as a young New York City leader. But every biography rests on quieter, more intimate chapters. This is a fictionalized retelling of how two extraordinary individuals—reimagined as Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani—might have crossed…
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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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Palapye Pride: Botswana’s Bold First Step Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Palapye Pride: A Courageous Beginning in Botswana When the sun rose on 1 November 2025, Palapye woke to a moment many had only imagined. The planned Pride march—an event long debated and hopeful—was about to unfold in a country often framed by tradition and quiet tolerance. The open space that morning felt empty, the air…
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Palapye Pride Botswana 2025: A Courageous Dawn for LGBTQ+ Rights
Introduction: A Historic Morning in Palapye On November 1, 2025, Palapye in Botswana woke to a moment many believed might never come. The sun rose on a day that would be remembered as the first annual Palapye Pride, an event that sought to transform a quiet corner of the country into a beacon of visibility,…
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Pioneer Champions a People-First Approach to Insurance in the Philippines
Introduction: A New Era for Microinsurance in the Philippines Pioneer Insurance is redefining how insurance serves underserved Filipinos by centering accessibility, trust, compassion, and efficient claims settlement. In a market where affordability and reliability are chronic pain points, Pioneer’s people-first philosophy is turning the stereotype of insurance from a guarded expense into a reliable asset…
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Freshman Tourism Student Crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025
Freshman Triumph: Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025 Crowned Bacolod City welcomed a new Miss Bacolod MassKara as a 19-year-old freshman claimed the coveted title during the 2025 pageant held at the University of Saint La Salle (USLS) Coliseum. Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, a tourism student from Barangay Estefania, outshone 14 other aspirants and captured the crown with…