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1. 78TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
A stage for world cinema Each year, during the 12 days of the event, almost 39,000 professionals and festival goers climb the 24 steps of

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By Tilly Boateng Although her vision didn’t immediately take hold, it laid the groundwork for future observances. Decades later, Anna Jarvis, inspired by her mother

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By Anonymous Some days I wish I had been born into a different family. Not because I hate mine but because loving them feels like

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By Zamie Ayo In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the rise of online courses promising to teach you how to “make money online” has exploded into

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By Sunday Samuel In Africa, celebrations are not just about the event, they’re about the experience, and food is at the heart of that experience.
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Raising Women Initiative: Empowering Women, Transforming Communities .
Raising Women Initiative (RWI) is a non-profit organization that has, over the last 6 years, implemented programs that inspire, empower and advocate for greater representation of women and girls in all sectors. We work with key stakeholders to challenge the status quo on gender mainstreaming, equality and the rights of women and girls.