SIGHT-SEEING: THE STRENGTH OF VULNERABILITY
NILS von KALM reflects on the importance of finding strength in vulnerability and the need for men, in particular, to open up more to others about their struggles…
From refugee to royalty: Sierra Leone designer champions ethical fashion
Thomson Reuters Foundation Two decades after fleeing Sierra Leone to escape a brutal civil war, former child refugee Euphemia-Ann Sydney-Davies is preparing to meet British royalty at London Fashion Week. The fashion designer will present one of her creations – a three-piece suit made of Ghanaian cloth – next week at an event hosted by […]
Ghanaian churches banned from using stadium
World Watch Monitor At least four churches have been banned from holding religious service in a stadium in Ghana’s northern city of Tamale. In addition to hosting sport activities, the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium is used by a number of institutions, including religious organisations and political parties. The stadium was recently renamed after the late […]
Iranian Christian convert detained since before Christmas
World Watch Monitor Ali Amini, also known as Philip. PICTURE: Article 18 An Iranian convert to Christianity arrested more than two months ago remains in prison in the conservative north-western city of Tabriz, according to rights group Article 18. Ali Amini, known by his friends as Philip, was arrested by revolutionary guards at his workshop in […]