Author: zaonessa

I am a high spirited thinker and write as the thoughts come.

YOUNGVOICES Aloud n Allowed: HABIBA’S VOICE

Posted on by zaonessa in advocacy, around the web, Health, Uncategorized

When it comes to HIV, I think most people have information about the transmission of HIV; however, when it comes to living with HIV and living with people living with HIV, we still have a challenge and stigma sets in. There is still a lot of fear, so much so that people living with HIV hide their statuses, and when family members find out, they are stigmatized. Even though people claim to know about HIV and do their tests regularly, they still have little or no idea how to help those infected.' Habiba

YOunGVOICES against HIV: J’s StORy

Posted on by zaonessa in advocacy, Health, Uncategorized

J is a young Cameroonian peer educator and clinical mentor for young people living with HIV. Despite his active involvement in the fight against HIV, he prefers to keep his status secret for fear of judgement. J agreed to share his story with us anonymously in the hope that it makes a difference. J's story is the first in a series of five stories young people we shall publish to show how stigma manifests.

Forethought: How to Avoid Period Emergencies

Posted on by zaonessa in Health, Uncategorized

We may pick off from somewhere and some may not pick up at all. The day came when the news of what was basically rumors became my reality. First it was one then two and subsequently hundreds. 'Stay home' they said, 'avoid over crowding, wear a face mask. If you have symptoms, seek for help'. … Continue reading Forethought: How to Avoid Period Emergencies →

The many shades of Violence against women

Posted on by zaonessa in around the web, Events, Health, Mental Health, Uncategorized

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and it remains largely unreported. Every 25th of November, since the year 2000, we celebrate international day of elimination of violence against Women. The theme for this year is "Orange the world: Generation equality stands against rape". Women, Men, Boys and Girls think about it.

Bleeding – Menstrual Products and How to Manage them

Posted on by zaonessa in Events, Health, Uncategorized

So we could spend time saying periods are about bleeding and making or avoiding babies. But periods are about more than just the bleeding. So Abigail found out when she had her period. They had been chased into hiding due to the crises. All the running I guess sanitary materials were not the first thing … Continue reading Bleeding – Menstrual Products and How to Manage them →