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Gertrud Åström – a Leading Voice for Gender Equality

A Gender Equality Champion On April 9th, JLOF will host the seminar “Working with Gender Equality in Sweden and the World” in Stockholm. A key highlight of the event is the participation of Gertrud Åström, one of Sweden’s most influential voices in gender equality. With a long and distinguished career, she has played a crucial role in […]

World Day of Social Justice

We strive towards a more equitable world On February 20, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of fighting poverty, exclusion, and inequality to build a fairer society. Social justice is about ensuring that all people have the opportunity to live dignified lives, regardless of background, gender, or socio-economic status. This day aligns […]

Apollo Alice Merinda: From Childhood to Motherhood – Understanding Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda

From Childhood to Motherhood – Understanding Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda Essay from Jeremiah Lucas Opira Memorial Contest 2023 Apollo Alice Merinda5th runner up, Category 2 According to the Ugandan Constitution (Children Act, chapter 59), a child is a person below 18 years of age. However, any person ranging from 13 to 19 years is a teenager. […]

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