A Closer Look at Progress: Capturing Realities Within Growing Economies wealth-inequality.net/knowle…

#Representation How do we preserve the dignity of people whose voices we aim to raise, above the clamour of circumstances that they are unfairly judged by? I share some reflections from my #ethnographic work in Manenberg, South Africa. marginalidentity.com/2024/11… via @MerlinInce

This is my latest blog piece that explores the role of humanitarianism as one of recentering society from injustices and inequality. Power, Aid, and Dignity: What humanitarianism could mean in a world at odds with itself marginalidentity.com/2024/04…

This new blog post is a very personal piece, a journal, a reflection on the social illness of bullying, and what I can now say to my 12-year old self... When the bullies came: Navigating trauma as LGBTQIA marginalidentity.com/2023/11… via @MerlinInce

My latest blogpost… Strike Cape Town: The Neglected Wounds of Displacement marginalidentity.com/2023/08… via @MerlinInce

It's disheartening to see LGBTQ individuals forced to conceal their sexual and reproductive health information due to discrimination, violence, or legal risks. We must foster a safe environment that embraces openness and support. Policymakers must recognize, through data, that our communities have unique needs that demand equitable attention, investment, and action. Let's amplify our voices, demanding the change we deserve! 🔈 Learn more: bit.ly/3JzScle #HumanRights #LGBTQI #YoungPeopleForChange

"Our world has the most young people we have ever had" Mumbi Macharia's rallying call to listen and act on the needs of our 1.8 billion young people 'We Are The 1.8 Billion' #1point8 #adolescents2030 #youngpeopleforchange ... youtu.be/TU_IFLzuanI via @YouTube

Adolescents cannot be expected to just "grow up." We need to make a commitment to providing them with close and consistent nurturing through mentoring, community support, inclusive networks #1point8 #adolescents2030 #youngpeopleforchange

Nearly 1 in 10 #preterm births worldwide occur in the 10 more fragile and conflict-affected countries, where access to care for women and babies is particularly challenging. For more 👉🏿 borntoosoonaction.org #BornTooSoon @alignmnh @WHO @UNICEF @UNFPA

Calling #1point8 billion adolescents and youth to stand up for their rights and well-being. Nothing about us without us. Join us: ➡️ 1point8.org @PMNCH #adolescents2030 #youngpeopleforchange

9 in 10 babies #BornTooSoon before 28 weeks survive in high-income countries. Only 1 in 10 survive in low-income countries. This is unacceptable and we can and must change it. Learn more 👉🏿 borntoosoonaction.org #BornTooSoon #IMNHC2023 @alignmnh @WHO @UNICEF @UNFPA

📣 It’s hard to put into words how honored and blessed I feel to receive an invitation to perform at The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6th of May 2023. 📣✨🎉💝🙏💕👑🎉📣 📸: @gregorhohenberg #Coronation2023

Our teams took off from OR Tambo Airport ✈️ on a mission to bring #HOPE and aid to the people of #Turkey 🇹🇷 and #Syria 📍. The devastating earthquake has claimed the lives of 6,000 people, leaving countless more injured and desperate for help.

My annual call to all Members of the South African Parliament …

A win for Iran’s “Women, Life, Freedom” movement and for all our emancipation #GRAMMYs Best song for social change Shervin Hajipour - Baraye (full version with English lyrics) youtu.be/0th9_v-BbUI via @YouTube

Peace and disarmament in #Ethiopia is a moment of hope for millions in need of aid. A monumental effort by champions of reconciliation at the peace talks hosted in South Africa. A new dawn for all of us.

Disobedient knowledge and respect for our African humanity news.uct.ac.za/news/research…

SA is often said to be on the verge of becoming a failed state, but the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, which claimed the lives of 21 young people, underscores that the country, or parts of it, may have become a failed society writes William Gumede. timeslive.co.za/sunday-times…

Colombia’s election of #franciamarquez as vice-president is a seismic move forward for all people of marginal identities #feministdiplomacy #Inclusivity