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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
Reducing malaria cases in our Environment
The goal of the majority of current National Malaria Control Programs, as well as the majority of malaria activities, is to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths. To bring malaria transmission down to such a low level that it no longer poses a public health threat, and is ultimately under “control.” The term […]
Gestational Diabetes: Important information for pregnant women
Gestational diabetes in pregnancy is a condition in which your blood sugar levels rise dramatically while you are expecting a child. There are two types of gestational diabetes: A1and A2. Diet and exercise can help women with class A1 manage their condition. Insulin or other medications are required for those who have A2 diabetes. After […]
Rape’s Harmful Effects On Women
The consequences of rape will differ from person to person because we are all affected in different ways and recover at varying rates from the experience. According to our experience with survivors of rape and sexual violence, we have discovered that there are some common responses to these forms of violence. We also know that […]