Andile the Reader

@CityPowerJhb what must one do when I go to your offices today and get a sign that says you are closed for the Easter holidays. Then I call your call centre get hung up on after holding for 25min twice. This is unacceptable

@CHR_HumanRights @UPTuks Congratulations are in Order Dr David Ikpo. Remo tlo tlo ka wena (as we would say in SeSotho).

Congratulations Dr David Ikpo 🥂🥂🥂 Communications team members David Ikpo, at @UPTuks Graduation Ceremony on 15 May '23 added a doctoral degree qualification to his honours degree in ‘motion pictures’ obtained earlier this year! Read more here: chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/34…

@PsychologyUnisa Where is the link for joining?

📢 Join the online webinar on “𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞". Co-hosted by the Institute for Social and Health Sciences and PsySSA 📷 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 📷 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 18:00 – 20:00 SAST

[VIDEO] 📽️📽️📽️ Condemnation of human rights violations by Ethiopian state and non-state A @CHR_HumanRights advocacy project undertaken with @AAA_Amhara, addressing the plight of ethnic Amhara residents living in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Watch her: youtu.be/5wD3H3lDus8

@atlanticfellows for Health Equity based at Tekano will be leading the discussion this evening. @stofile1l @mafokop @berthachiguvar1 @andilethereader @tinashenjanji. Africa in the Time of Covid-19 - What does it mean for Health Equity?

@KamoMothusi Hi Kamo, sorry to hear about that. I wanted to inquire about your desk that appears on the background of your videos on Youtube. Where did you get if from?

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU My conclusion is this, as a society we need to pay attention to the psycho-social/emotional well-being of our children, in particular the #girlchild. It matters the environment we grow up in, how we are natured, by whom we are natured, family matters #IDGC2020 so let's be present

Meet our youth representative from @A_C_D_P and our secretary of the gender and human rights committee,Ms @andilethereader on the discussion looking at the challenges facing a girl child as a leader of tomorrow and measures to ensure equal representation. Kindly join us #IDGC2020

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 It is also indicated that positive parental involvement can: act as a protective factor & promote child well-being, positively impact children’s social competence, later IQ & other learning outcomes decrease girls psychological problems in early adulthood.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 Increased possibility of being raised by different relatives is noted in children with absent fathers & in various homes such children are exposed to various forms of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), emotional & physical abuse – pyscho-emotional abuse/imbalance.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU Children who grow up without positively present or engaged parents are at greater risk for negative consequences such as being victims of sexual violence & mental health issues. Health is not only the absence of disease, but also mental well-being.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 Based on extensive literature review, Heartlines Report on ‘Fathers Matter’ has confirmed that fathers play a critical role in child development, emotional well-being, educational attainment & future productivity.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 There are negative psychological impacts that this has on adolescents (psychological distress which can hinder e learning capacity of children, further exacerbating school drop-out & disruption in childhood development). Potentially exposing #girlchild to forms of abuse

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 Available research suggests that two thirds of children do not live with their biological fathers. Growing up without the involvement of a father is a real experience in South Africa & across Sub-Sahara Africa. This is a matter affecting lives & wellbeing of children.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 Amongst e challenges girls face which threaten their future of becoming tomorrow's leaders is the 'absence of fathers' in e home. Unfortunately we live in a society today that perpetuates environments whereby children grow up without their biological fathers involvement

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 with that being said it should be made known as an upfront disclaimer that today's discussion is solely focused on the #girlchild & how we as society can channel resources to help girl children in becoming e best versions of themselves not at the expense of e boy child.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that challenges that impact on the girl child intersect with challenges of the boy child. Girls and boys are different however as human beings we co-exist in e same planet, which calls for inter-disciplinary focus on how we relate

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 Often there is a counter arguments that say focusing on the 'empowerment of the girl child' we risk the challenge of dis-empowering the 'boy child' and disadvantaging them in the process.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU #IDGC2020 There are several challenges/difficulties that have been identified over the years by big Agencies such as the United Nation, UNICEF, and many other organizations that work with children, particularly children from developing countries in various parts of Africa.

@YDUA_AFRICA @A_C_D_P @dua_africa @iwdu_global @CDU_Network @Kattner_C @IYDU As we engage today I will not only be drawing from research but also from my own personal journey and experience as a young woman whom not so long ago was also a #GirlChild #IDGC2020