Wayne Campbell highlights the systemic barriers—attitudinal, physical, transportation and policy-driven—that continue to limit the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Caribbean and globally. He emphasizes the importance of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and calls for stronger enforcement of inclusive policies, meaningful participation of people with lived experience, and societal commitment to creating disability-inclusive societies.
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Opinion: World AIDS Day highlights Caribbean’s widening HIV burden
The Caribbean continues to carry a disproportionate HIV burden, with rising infections, disrupted prevention services and deep structural inequalities undermining decades of progress. On World AIDS Day, Wayne Campbell urges renewed political leadership, accurate public education and rights-centered responses to counter complacency, stigma and the risky conditions that fuel HIV transmission across the region.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Women and girls face growing peril in Africa’s Sahel
Wayne Campbell, an educator and social commentator, warns that women and girls in Africa’s Sahel face escalating violence, poverty, and oppression fueled by conflict, climate change and political instability, with abductions, child marriage and exclusion from education becoming widespread. He urges the international community to increase aid, hold governments accountable, and challenge harmful cultural practices to protect their rights and futures.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: The legacy of sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneer in gospel and rock
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, known as the “Godmother of Rock and Roll,” was a pioneer in the development of rock and roll, gospel, and blues music, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Commentary: New study shows 1.8 billion adults are ‘physically inactive’
A recent study by the World Health Organization found that nearly one third of the world’s adult population is physically inactive, with the proportion of adults not meeting recommended levels of physical activity projected to rise to 35 percent by 2030.
Posted inHealth
2024 marks first ever International Day of Play
Play is a fundamental right of every child and is essential for learning, socialization, emotional development, and physical health, and governments and other stakeholders must prioritize policies, training, and funding to integrate play into education and community settings worldwide.
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Commentary: End the stereotypes: World Down Syndrome Day is worth more than just a mention
World Down Syndrome Day is an annual day dedicated to promoting awareness about Down syndrome and to assist those who live with the condition, with the aim of ending the stigma and creating a more inclusive society.
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Commentary: A call to action: Gender equality in 2024
By Wayne Campbell In a world facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change, achieving gender equality is more imperative than ever. The United Nations (UN) indicates that one of the key challenges in achieving gender equality by 2030 is an alarming lack of financing […]