Special Consideration: Elimination of Harmful Practices Affecting Boy Children 
In an African context, it is expected of male children that they will be strong, that they will be able to withstand pain, and that they will not show any sign of weakness even when they are in extreme discomfort. In certain regions of Nigeria, it is an undeniable fact that a woman risks losing […]
Special Consideration: Elimination of Harmful Practices Affecting Girl Child
We are excited to speak as Africans on this special day. Africa is our home and pride, and we are proud to be an African despite our difficulties. Today, June 16th, as we join the rest of Africa in commemorating the International Day of the African Child with the theme of “Elimination of Harmful Practices […]
International Day of the African Child: HACEY joins the world in Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children
The International Day of the African Child celebrated every June 16th, has been celebrated since 1991. The OAU established it in 1991 to honour and remember the 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa. This year Day of the African Child (DAC) 2022 will have as its theme the “Elimination of Harmful Practices Affecting Children: […]
Handling Sexual Violence Against Children
As a result of the circumstances in which the girl child finds herself in urban Nigeria, she is vulnerable to physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. Millions of girl children worldwide face sexual abuse, which can occur at home, school, or in the community. According to UNICEF, at least 120 million girls under the age of […]
Dealing With The Loss Of A Child
Nearly every parent is unprepared to bear the unimaginable anguish that comes with the unexpected death of a child at any age. All of your expectations regarding childrearing are dashed in an instant. Experiencing a stillbirth or a miscarriage can bring on a level of emotional grief that is on par with that brought on […]
How Antenatal Care Lower Rates Of Maternal Mortality
Nigeria accounts for roughly 20% of all maternal mortality cases worldwide. According to recent World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is 814. (per 100,000 live births). A Nigerian woman’s risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, or post-abortion is one in 22, compared to a lifetime risk of one in 4900 […]
Dealing With Rape As a Victim
People who have been through traumatic events such as rape or sexual assault can find themselves feeling confused, vulnerable, ashamed, and isolated as a result of these experiences. Unbelievably, it takes place more frequently than most people would think it would. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every five […]
HIV/AIDS: The Fight Against Stigma
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of studies conducted on women, and the topic of women and health has received a great deal of attention. Researchers from various fields, including medicine, psychology, sociology, and history, have collaborated on a large number of research projects When it comes to topics […]
Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use
Water accounts for approximately sixty percent of our total body weight. Water is utilized throughout all of the cells, organs, and tissues in our bodies to assist in temperature regulation and the maintenance of other bodily functions. It is essential to drink fluids and consume foods that contain water in order to rehydrate and replace […]
Child Abuse: Speaking Up Is Not A Crime
As a person who has survived childhood sexual abuse, there will likely be times when you will feel as though you are bearing an invisible burden. Even though other people can’t see it, you know it’s there and you know it’s real. The thought of disclosing can be overpowering and frightening, but at some point, […]