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Day of the African Child

GPI Calabar, International

On 16 June 1976 In Soweto, South Africa, thousands of black school children took to the streets to protest about the inferior quality of their education and to demand their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of them were shot down; and in the two weeks of protest that followed, more than […]

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Menstrual Hygiene Day

GPI Calabar, International

About Menstrual Hygiene Day Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global advocacy platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media to promote good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) for all women and girls marked on the 28 of May yearly since it’s first celebration […]

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Adolescents, youth and COVID-19 – PART 2

GPI Calabar, International

I am feeling really anxious about COVID-19 and its impact on my life. What should I do? In situations like a pandemic it is very normal to feel anxious and powerless, and that is okay. Here are a few suggestions on things that could help you proactively manage your anxiety: Think about how you are […]

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Q&A: Adolescents, youth and COVID-19 – PART 1

GPI Calabar, International

Can adolescents catch COVID-19? Yes. All age groups can catch COVID-19. While we are still learning about how COVID-19 affects people, older persons (e.g. persons over 60 years) and persons with pre-existing medical conditions, like high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes, appear to develop serious illness more often than others. As […]

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