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By Pechuqui Laurata. This year observance which is themed "it is time for action" , recognizes the fact that menstrual periods do not stop for the pandemic. Instead of looking at it as a taboo, curse or shame, let's raise awareness and change negative norms around menstruation, create a world in which everyone is empowered and manage their {girls} periods safely with proper hygiene and confidence. Women and girls are receiving a double blow from the pandemic. They lack water in their communities to wash and now they have to wash their hands frequently. Access to menstrual pads remains limited. Some Young girls can't even afford pads and they turn to use socks and other materials. Some are forced to hawk on the street to take care of their monthly needs which exposes them to gender based violence and the coronavirus itself. Periods will keep running whether the pandemic continues or not. If you are girl who is finding it difficult to use pads every month, use

By Stephen Ojang. From the disability inclusive development programme of the Cameroon Baptist Convention CBC, the Wum Council has understood that development needs everyone on board. This is known as inclusive development. The material assistance comprising a tricycle, wheelchair and crutches is part of Decentralized credits. This was handed to them by the Lord Mayor of Wum council, Mr. Dighambong Anthony Mvo in the presence of the Divisional Delegate of social Affairs and the chief of the Wum social center. Away from promoting disability inclusive development, the Council shares 800.000 frs to persons with disabilities, and purchases special didactic materials for GS Wanagwen on a yearly basis.  People with disabilities are present in all societies. Many are hidden or excluded from society; either in their homes or institutions because of Social stigma. They may be barriers-physical, policies, communication, etc, that limit their opportunity to practice in varied activities. Wum Counc

By Stephen Ojang in Wum They were 6 in number, some youths who were received and admitted into the CYF group of PC Naikom in Menchum presbytery. The admission ceremony which took place at PC Naikom, Sunday 17th May 2020, was presided over by the Rev Sesse, in the presence of some Zonal and Presbytery executive not leaving out the Christian family of the congregation. In a sermon drawn from James 1:2-8, the servant of God centered his message on the theme, "Turn your trials into triumph." He went further to ask the children of God, to take the bad side of life, and carve out something good from it. Thus, making pepper soup out of the pepper life would give them. He called on all to be born of God and accept Jesus Christ into their lives as their master and saviour adding that, when they are born again they will live a new life. To the CYF members, he challenged them to be steadfast. Christened the Batch of perseverance, these newly admitted members have been called to go out a

The fight against the Corona virus has always yielded positive impact as it has always been drifted towards education, sensitization and conscientization of the masses to scrupulously stay within the ambit of the preventive measures; Washing of hands with runny water and soap, adequate wearing of face mask, judicious use of hand sanitizers and respecting social distancing. On like other organisations, and associations that think about the general population, the Community Impact for Africa, CIfA, has changed the narrative, by mainstreaming disability, in the fight against COVID-19. CIfA has handed a chart of COVID-19 prevention measures in sign Language, as well as and an adaptive hand washing tool to the Bamenda main market. The CEO of CIfA, Madam Ngwanwi Lidwina Munting, says the motivating factor is to trigger the government and other individuals, to mainstream disability in the fight against the Corona virus. " The raison d'être is to create sensitization on disability inc

By Stephen Ojang with input from Rose Obah. Over 40 media practitioners in the North-West Region amongst whom Local Language Broadcasters, as well as TV news reporters, have been schooled on the need to amplify the voices of women, by making known their activities, during this period of COVID-19. This was during a one day workshop organized  by the Beacon Light Association. The workshop held at Mondial Hotel in Bamenda Wednesday May 13, 2020. During the said workshop, one of the facilitators, Mrs. Obah Rose Akah, drilled Journalists and Local language broadcasters from different media sectors in the North-West Region on how to Mainstream gender in reporting on Covid19 pandemic. The Media has the power to amplify the voices of women, portray their active roles in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, support their participation in public debate, challenge gender stereotypes and hold decision-makers accountable for women rights. Dixit Rose Obah. Following the current global crisis

The NW Chapter of The Cameroon Association of English Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) accompanied by the Secretary General of the National Bereau Wanchia Cynthia, has today Friday May 15th, distributed some bucket taps donated by the National Office to some key/ strategic institutions and partners of the association in the city of Bamenda. The move was inline with it's effort to curb the spread of the virus nationwide. The two structures that benefit from the association's magnanimity this day were; - Milano VIP Restaurant  - Blue Pearl Hotel. Both institutions expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the association for it's timely donations. Both structures were called upon by the chapter President, Ambe Macmillan to put the items at the service of mankind.

By Stephen Ojang in Wum. The population of Wum in Menchum Division, have received their own share of President Paul Biya's gifts to the nation, as efforts to combat COVID 19. The distribution exercise took place at the Wum grandstand, in strict respect of social distancing, and chaired by the Senior Divisional Officer for Menchum Division, Mr. Abdoullahi Aliou. Mounting the rostrum, the Lord Mayor of Wum council, Councillor Dighambong Anthony Mvo, welcomed all who came out despite the social distancing, to receive the Presidential gifts and use them judiciously, to combat COVID 19. "Let us remember to always clean and desinfect all surfaces of common use: door handles, switches and remote controls at least twice a day with desinfectants. Let's protect our children by avoiding contact between them and anyone else, even neighbours and relatives in order to protect them from COVID-19 infection." While handing the gifts to the population, the Senior Divisional Officer for