Photo: Fatoumata has been a peer educator in her community in Mali for 2 years. She is committed to staying in school and educating others about child marriage. Credit: Oxfam Novib/ Laeila Adjovi The past two months of my internship experience at Oxfam Novib have been incredible. I have had such a great experience because…
We often talk about empowerment and inclusivity in decision-making for change, but what does this actually look like? I am a 20-year old woman belonging to a generation of concerned young people—I study global challenges, yet often struggle to grasp how solutions are realized beyond the classroom. This fall, as an intern in Oxfam Novib’s…
The use of artivism The LGBT+ communities face discrimination and human rights abuse in many countries, ranging from loss of housing and jobs to extreme violence and even murder. 72 countries still criminalize LGBT+ relationships in some way, and many other types of laws deny even the most basic rights and dignity to LGBT+ people[i].…
On September 22nd, Rotterdam Erasmus Pride organized an event and a panel discussion on youth LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) activism. The event aims to show how youth can apply in their own means and ways while pushing for the rights and welfare of the LGBT community. Dino Suhonic from Maruf Stichting, Inez Hackenberg…
Is there a growing concern and interest of individual and institutional investors in Environmental, Social, and Governmental (ESG) issues? If this is the case, what kind of strategies should development organizations invest in to engage shareholders (investors) in terms of ESG issues? Or better said; how can civil society organizations better engage in dialogue with…
“When you think people away, you kill them” said Jan Pronk, as he paced up and down addressing the Oxfam Novib Academy and members of staff. At this Masterclass on the role of youth in development, a number of Pronk’s sentiments resonated with me. This sentence in particular stood out. Let me repeat, mainly for…
Oxfam Novib Academy 