Young Africa Intellectuals

Young Africa Intellectuals (YAL Group) is a youth-led organization which seeks to provide health information in order to increase health literacy and attain persuasive effective health communication in providing mental health solutions.

UN Women Deputy Executive Director @vanyaradzayi met Harare’s Gender & Human Rights Commissions to tackle political violence & violence against #women and #girls, promoting accountability and #genderequality. Essential for justice, protection & empowerment. #womenrights

The walk was supported by the local council and youth and women’s groups, all raising their voices against gender-based violence and demanding justice and accountability.

@amnestyzim, Activists and civil society groups in Mutare organized a 16-km march from Dangamvura to the city’s civic centre to mark the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

#16DaysOfActivism Women and girls are being stalked, threatened,doxxed and blackmailed in digital spaces. #SpeakUp #StopGenderBasedViolence #OrangeTheWorld #humanrights #NoExcuseForAbuse #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #genderequality #SayNoToViolence #EndGBV #ProtectWomenAndGirls

#16DaysOfActivism we are reminded that women & girls still face violence both offline and online. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, & protected in all spaces, including the digital world. #StopGenderBasedViolence #OrangeTheWorld #humanrights #NoExcuseForAbuse #EndGBV

we are adding our voices to demand safety, accountability, and justice in digital spaces. Online platforms must not be places of fear or silence, but spaces where everyone, especially women and girls, can speak, work, and exist without harassment or abuse.

#16DaysOfActivism It often starts with a single message and quickly turns into a wave of online abuse that causes real harm. During this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, under the global call "UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls"

focuses on the growing threat of digital violence and calls on all stakeholders to take collective action in prevention and response.

Zimbabwe has officially launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from November 25 to December 10. The campaign, themed “United to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,”

emotional expression, making it a valuable approach to supporting mental well-being.

New research indicates that structured dancing can be as effective or even more beneficial than other types of exercise in improving mental health and cognitive function. Dance promotes physical activity, social interaction, and

In a fast-paced world, let’s pause, reflect & show compassion, to ourselves & others. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we must also confront harmful gender stereotypes that hurt our well-being. True wellness means feeling seen, supported & safe to seek help. #MentalHealthMatters

However, it also poses challenges, including the need for education, job creation, and access to healthcare, to fully harness the potential of this vibrant generation.

Around 70% of Africa’s population is under 30, making it the youngest continent in the world. This youthful demographic presents huge opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, as young Africans drive trends in technology, culture, and social change.

Across the world, advocacy groups, health workers and survivors are using the month to call for stronger support systems, wider access to counseling services and open conversations that can help save lives.

September is observed as Suicide Prevention Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and the urgent need to tackle the stigma surrounding it.

Parents are sounding the alarm as children get drawn into drug use at “Goshto” hangouts. Beyond addiction, risky behavior at these spots raises the threat of STIs and long-term health issues. Communities call for action and support for at-risk youth. #YouthSafety #DrugAwareness

Student leaders at Zimbabwean universities pledged to launch HeForShe clubs on campus, mobilising peers for gender equality with support from the Canadian embassy and UN Women.

Every empowered girl becomes a ripple of change. Too many still face early pregnancy, GBV, stigma & no access to mental health care. At @yalgroup , we’re restoring hope, training, educating & amplifying voices of girls in forgotten communities. #GenderEquality #YouthPower

Development towards an Industrialised SADC.” #GenderEquality #SADCWomen #Beijing30 #WomenLeadership #EndGBV

SADC leaders meet in Harare to fast-track gender equality efforts under the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development Innovation, collaboration and action at the heart of the dialogue under the theme: “Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustained Economic Growth &