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Include the boy child in UN plans

We shout deserving kudos to UNICEF, UNFPA and other stakeholders for staging such a massive and successful International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.

Every year, the world commemorates the Day of the Girl Child and speaks to pertinent issues in the lives of the Girl Child. The opportunity also offers the girls a platform to assert themselves in their journey to adulthood.

This week’s commemorations were excitedly different from the previous years in that the UN family and stakeholders went an extra mile by introducing job shadowing into the programme, which gave the girls a historic experience in the world of work. We take this opportunity to thank all those who gave the girls an experience of their lifetime at the work place.

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Don’t let fraudsters steal your festive joy

“Fraud and deceit are anxious foryour money. Be informed and prudent.”-John Andreas WidtsoeFor many, this is a time of celebration, family reunions and well-deserved rest after a long year of hard work.For criminals, however, it presents an opportunity to exploit the excitement, financial pressures and generosity that often accompany the festive season.The reality is that while some people are working hard to earn an honest living, others are...

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