Growing up Catholic has made conversations about abortion rather uncomfortable for me. Surprisingly, the discomfort isn’t necessarily from the catholic church’s perspective on abortion laws but rather the fact that I consider myself a prominent human rights scholar who is avoiding an issue that clearly incites human rights violations….
I have always known my older sisters to be brave and strong from a young age. Growing up, I always wished I was like them because it seemed like they had it all figured out. Their confidence, accompanied by a firm spirit of resilience and genuine kindness, made life…
It is always wise to do research before introducing something new into your body or placing an object where it is not meant to be placed. This type of research should always be confirmed by a healthcare professional. I am not a healthcare professional. Therefore this article is purely…
If you’ve read any of my articles, you probably know that I am always searching for the elusive balance we all want to have—the balance between work, family, friends and personal time. And while I believe that it does not exist, I do think that sometimes, to succeed in…
According to the United Nations today, there are more than 26 million refugees and 4.4 million asylum seekers globally. So what does it mean to be a refugee? To leave behind everything you know to be home, to lose one’s identity and to be caught in between, with no…
Just when we thought the world could not get any crazier, 2022 feels like the year where uncertainty is our daily narrative. The world feels heavy with one crisis after another, and if you’re on social media, it’s impossible to escape its impact. The sort of impact I am…
While the world was watching, experiencing, and commenting on everything that happened at the Oscars, I was stuck in an accident while driving back from a holiday with my family. But thanks to technology, I was able to catch up on all that I missed. As I was getting…
According to the world health organization, by the end of 2020, there were an average of 37.7 million people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Of those people estimated to have HIV, over 25.4 million were from the African region.
Today I had the privilege to chat with a…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart disease are classified as one of those diseases that can be prevented through lifestyle modifications. According to the American Heart Association organization, approximately 80% of CVDs, especially heart diseases, are avoidable.
Although this disease can affect anyone irrespective of gender or race. Statistical data on…