As Kenyans continue to grapple with the high cost of living, the government seeks to impose more taxes potentially inflicting more pain and suffering. It seems as if the priorities of the government are not aligned with the realities of its citizens. Something needs to be done.

Same-sex marriages have been a topic of debate and controversy in India for a long time. While homosexuality was decriminalized in 2018, same-sex marriage remains illegal in the country.

While significant progress has been made on climate justice; more needs to be done to salvage the lives of people who are the most affected by it.

As the world becomes more connected, cultural diversity and representation in the media have become increasingly important.

“Oh, if I had done nothing, simply from laziness! Heavens, how I should have respected myself, then.  I should have respected myself because I should at least have been capable of being lazy; there would at least have been one quality, as it were, positive in me, in which I could have believed myself.” –Fyodor Dostoyevsky

“All animals are equal but some are more equal than others” - George Orwell

The problems of the world are increasingly becoming interconnected and interdisciplinary.
While the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals is meant to make the world a better place and
alleviate suffering; much progress is yet to be made.

In 2033, 98 percent of the global population will have regular and quality access to the Internet. Being offline is no longer a circumstance but a personal choice.

Have we ever thoroughly examined the intricacies of climate change, or have we merely been skimming the surface? Within the layers of this inquiry lies an acute necessity to introspect further on the idea that the climate crisis is not gender-neutral.

Under the Fig Trees presents a breath of fresh air for Tunisian cinema, offering a new genre to the movie scene with regard to the chosen theme and the director’s artistic approach.

As a UNWomen Arab States young peacebuilder and Gender Innovation AGORA member, I would like to highlight youth and women’s mediation and peacebuilding efforts and argue the potential of having effective participation in decision-making and peace negotiation processes. 

With technology and social media and citizen journalism, every rock that used to go unturned is now being flipped, lit and put on TV. - LZ Granderson  

LEED Initiative joins the celebrations for International Women’s Day, recognizing the power of the digital sphere in both advancing and curtailing gender equality.

As the world celebrates Zero Discrimination Day, I wanted to highlight the struggle of Sub-Saharan refugees and migrants in Tunisia and decry the mounting racism and discrimination against these communities.

LEED Initiative celebrates World Day of Social Justice, reflecting on the significance of social justice for world peace, security, and advancement.

LEED Initiative celebrates Black History Month, shedding light on the intersection of climate change and environmental injustice affecting the livelihood of black communities.

"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say." -Edward Snowden

Even though there has been significant use of Artificial Intelligence in various industries; relying too heavily on AI-powered technologies can turn against users, perpetrating injustices and restricting people’s rights.

“The power of the media to make and unmake the image of women, to hasten or retard the progress of women in society, cannot be denied or underestimated.”- Molara Ogundipe-Leslie

People keep stocking clothes and following trends yet do they even know or consider the impact of fast fashion on the environment?

Politics is being pursued in the EU at the expense of refugees in distress in the middle of the Mediterranean who were left in limbo.

LEED Initiative joins the celebrations for Heritage Treasures Day, commemorating the efforts put into preserving monuments and raising funds for iconic landmarks all over the globe. 

“Let’s continue to stand up for those who are vulnerable to being left out or marginalized.”- Hillary Clinton

"Freedom of expression thrives through practice and becomes an empty word without the arts, culture, heritage and creativity, while without freedom of expression, the arts, culture, heritage and creativity wither”. - Jaroslav Andel

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it. – Mahatma Gandhi

“Women are the only oppressed group in our society that lives in intimate association with their oppressors.”

― Evelyn Cunningham

LEED Initiative joins the celebrations for Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of one of the first major international instruments affirming individual rights...

COP conferences are seen by many as an opportunity for world leaders and lobbyists to greenwash the tonnes of carbon emissions they emit into the atmosphere.

Even though mental health issues are extremely common; the stigma associated with deeply rooted gender roles makes it difficult to talk about them.

While digital activism is often celebrated as a milestone for the feminist movement, anxiety about new technologies is increasing among communities, driving public opinion in a different direction and playing a major role in influencing women’s body images.

On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, LEED Initiative will launch its campaign for the 16 Days of Activism highlighting activists from all over the world to talk about violence against women and girls. Stay tuned!

For a far better world and more sustainable and inclusive peace in which the eternal dignity of all people is firmly respected, women’s voices need to be amplified.

LEED Initiative joins the celebrations of United Nations Day, stressing the importance of addressing food security and peace at home and abroad.

Washing is a kind of wholesome action related to restorative cleansing. Yet, in this context, washing has nothing to do with cleanliness; but everything to do with cover-up and advertising.

LEED Initiative celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, commemorating the achievements and contributions of these women towards rural development and agriculture.

When all the real senses disappear, can we remain digitally alive?

Women of all ages, classes and faith are demanding justice for Mahsa Amini, urging the end of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its despotic rule.

How many more women, like Meriem, are going to die for Morocco to change its legal
framework on abortion?

Prisons are distressing settings, especially for LGBTQI+ people and anyone who doesn’t fit the stereotypical gender norms.

The prevalence of new HIV infections has scaled up swiftly in the last decade across the MENA region, despite falling numbers on a global scale.

As we celebrate today International Literacy Day, the definition of being literate has changed over the centuries based on human, cultural, and technological evolution…

"Freedom of opinion and expression are fundamental rights of every human being. Indispensable for individual dignity and fulfillment, they also constitute essential foundations for democracy… ".

EU Guidelines on Human Right Defenders

According to the UDHR, family is entitled to protection by society and the State. However, by the end of 2021, 89.3 million are forced to flee their homes.

With an exceptional track record of leadership, youth are bringing their voices, hearts and actions to propel global leaders to live up to their environmental commitments.

''Why does the eye see more clearly when asleep than the imagination when awake?''
Leonardo da Vinci

Human trafficking poses a serious threat to human rights, shattering lives, families, and dreams; however, trafficking in women still operates unabated in the MENA.

The female driving forces of the digital industry have been present in our minds for a long time now. The awareness is high, but the number of female digital leaders remains low. 

The rate of femicide has been snowballing in the SWANA region. How can women thrive in countries where it is believed that women must fully cover up or be met by death?

Liberal outcry, conservative jubilation. The beginning of the end of women's rights on the one hand, victory over life on the other. 

Social media has utterly transformed how modern advocacy campaigns are run. As a perquisite for NGOs work, it implies that the messages should be meticulously planned. 

Although the gender gap in entrepreneurship has been reversed for many MENA countries in recent years, this advance has not translated into a narrowing of the gap in the job market.

Imagine having to flee your home country in pursuit of personal freedom and dignity only to be met with suspicion and rejection in the so-called “progressive countries”. 

Although human rights have been declared universal, women in the MENA region still face numerous societal constraints, putting their women’s rights agenda under scrutiny. 

Digital activism has taken the advocacy landscape by storm; but research has shown that it comes with its own host of shortcomings.