An award-winning journalist shares his perspectives on press freedom in East Africa, at a time the world is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, which has disrupted many aspects of press freedom.
Widow groups in Siaya - Kenya are organising to claim their rights and fighting back against extreme forms of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence.
In parts of Africa, more people are dying at the hands of security agents enforcing measures to combat coronavirus than from the disease itself.
As new challenges emerge every day, civil society and other development actors need to embrace creativity and innovation to meet the evolving development challenges of the modern world.
The world faces increasingly daunting, interconnected challenges. But ordinary men and women, from all walks of life, have risen as changemakers using their voices, art or skills, making a difference...
The Democracy and Human Rights Festival was held this week with calls for concerted efforts in safeguarding democracy and human rights
Local community members in Coastal Kenya successfully organise to lobby for a local hospital after years of waiting.
Grace Lolim is no ordinary woman. A strong feminist in one of the most patriarchal regions in Kenya, this grassroots activist spends her days advocating for gender quality and respect for human rights...
Mufasa, the rising star of Kenyan spoken word raises issues on kenyan identity, gender roles and corruption.
On Tuesday Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack in Nairobi. Forum Syd speaks to people close to the scenes.
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