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Men’s Mental Health.  Mental health in many African homes is a silent killer. A report from World Health Organization says, that across the African Region, more than 116 million people were already estimated to be living with mental health conditions pre-COVID-19 pandemic. Men’s Mental Health Stigma Title: "Breaking the Silence and Promoting Understanding" Discussing the stigma surrounding men's mental health in Africa and strategies to promote open conversations and support.

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Obesity is a great problem in Denmark. More and more Danes reach a BMI greater than 25, which categorizes them as obese. When I came to Lagos I expected to see a completely different world. My first thoughts were, that I didn’t see as many obese people here in Lagos as I would back in Denmark. But after doing some research on the topic, I’ve come to realize that obesity might be a problem here in Nigeria, as it’s in Denmark. Data from WHO (World Health Organization) concludes that an obesity epidemic has hit Nigeria. And the data shows that especially the Nigerians living in urban areas suffer from more obesity, than the Nigerians that live in the countryside.

Today, 7th of April of every year is a day set aside by the world health organization (WHO) and other health-related organizations across the globe with the aim to promote awareness among people towards the importance of good health.  

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Suicide is a tragic and complex issue that has affected individuals, families, and communities throughout history, cause and solution

Depression is a mental health disorder that affects people all over the world, including Africa. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Depression can impact a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms

In commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrated on 8th March, women's rights activists and youth empowerment experts have called on government and other stakeholders to continue to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and the need for continued action on the part of all stakeholders. This call was made through a Twitter Space event, organized by Development Communications Network in line with the global theme of IWD - #EmbraceEquity. Guest speakers at the discussion titled ‘Bridging the gender digital gap, the role of stakeholders’ were Betty Abah, Founder & Executive Director of CEE-HOPE, a Girl Child Rights and Development nonprofits organization,  and Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, Executive Secretary, Youth Empowerment Foundation, a nutritionist and strategic behavioral change communicator with extensive years in women,  youth empowerment and education.

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6 to raise awareness about the harmful practice and to promote its elimination. The day aims to empower girls and women and protect their rights and engage communities, governments, and other stakeholders in the fight to end FGM.