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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Spot #1: Breaking the silence around gender-based violence YADICKO: What’s going on here? Nana, has your husband been hitting you again? NANA: Yes, my friend. He always beats me. YADICKO: My God! What are you going to do? NANA: Do?! Don’t you know that marriage is sacred? A wife has to put up…
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Addressing a sensitive issue: Gender-based violence
Around the world, too many women and girls face violence and discrimination because of their gender. This often takes the form of limited rights, limited control over or access to finances or resources, or physical violence. This is an even more important topic now because many organizations have reported an increase in violence since the…
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Youth health and education
Youth today face many unique challenges. Adolescence and early adulthood bring many changes to the body and mind. At the same time, youth are making important decisions about their education and what will come next in their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with conflicts around the world, climate change, and other stresses, make these life…
Interview
Talking about sexualized and gender-based violence (SGBV)
SFX: SIGNATURE TUNE UP, THEN UNDER HOST: Hello, cherished listeners, this is Heart FM and you are listening to Radio Buzz Feed. My name is Karim Stephan, and I’m bringing you the best talk show on air. Stay tuned! SFX: SIGNATURE TUNE UP THEN OUT HOST: Welcome to Radio Buzz Feed—settle down and relax, feed…
Backgrounder
Women’s participation in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training): Barriers, benefits, policies, and programs
Introduction In spite of major transformation in the educational sector, Ghana is still faced with the misconception that male-dominated career programs in technical and vocational areas are best suited for men. This false impression has undermined the interest of marginalized young women, thereby continuing to discourage them from having career aspirations in TVET occupations. Ensuring…
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Succession planning and shared decision-making in family farming
1. Is succession planning a common practice for farmers in this region? 2. If yes, how does a family typically decide who will take over the family farm? a. Follow-up questions: a.i. Are there cultural, religious, or other customs that influence or dictate who will take over the family farm? 3. If no, how…
Drama
Lockdown rage: Gender-based violence during COVID-19
Scene 1 SETTING: FORIWAA’S HOME CHARACTERS: FORIWAA, DANIEL, CHILDREN (SERWAA, BABY, & PAAPA) SFX: MUSIC DANIEL: Darling, we have to talk. Lower the volume of the radio and come here. FORIWAA: Yes, dear. DANIEL: Look, I have been thinking about our situation at home, and I’m very concerned about our survival. Since the emergence…
Interview
Female genital mutilation in the Kolda Region of Senegal: A practice that persists
HOST: The region of Kolda, located in Upper Casamance in south-central Senegal, is one of the areas where female genital mutilation is still common. According to figures provided by the NGO Enda-Santé in October 2015, 85% of girls aged between 0 and 15 have been subjected to the practice in this region. Practiced for traditional…
Backgrounder
UN Decade of Family Farming
Introduction The United Nations declared 2019 to 2028 to be the Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF). This is an opportunity to recognize the important role of family farming in the Sustainable Development Goals. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the important role family farmers play in eradicating hunger and shaping the future of food systems….
Radio spot
Radio spots on UNDFF – part one
Spot #1 Hey young farmers, listen up! You and other young farmers are so creative and hold the key to adapting to a fast-changing world. You—both men and women—are driving change in agriculture. You are growing new crops, inventing new ways of doing business, and you have your finger on the pulse of new market…