Voices of Future Generations English - Blog #EqualityVoices of Future Generations English - Blog #Equalityhttps://vofg.vofgarabia.org/blogs/tag/equalityWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:23:58 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Straight out of Wezi’s mind - the voice of Wezi Emmanuel Chilubanama ]]>https://vofg.vofgarabia.org/blogs/post/straight-out-of-wezi-s-mind-the-voice-of-wezi-emmanuel-chilubanal-banama  Hi, I am Wezi and here is my rule book on fairness and justice for children, please enjoy!   One of my favourite answers when I am asked to d ]]>

A rule book on fairness and justice for children.


 

Hi, I am Wezi and here is my rule book on fairness and justice for children, please enjoy!

 

One of my favourite answers when I am asked to do something is that “It’s not fair”! Sometimes I do not even understand what it means to be fair, but I just feel that children should always be allowed to do what they want! I have realised that as children we just think about the nice playful things we are doing at the moment and not necessarily about our future! It is important to have rules that promote fairness and justice for children, so I had a go at making some! 

 

1. Parents, adults and teachers should be open-minded by allowing discussions and listening to children’s views and not shout at them for no reason.

2. Children should be obedient and respectful to elders and their fellow children. 

3. Playing time is important but should be balanced with other activities. 

4. Children must think about and respect what is best for everyone instead of just thinking about themselves all the time. This will help future generations to appreciate nature.

5. Children should take care of their environment because, as the age-old adage goes, ‘charity begins at home’! This means that children should look after vegetation like fruit trees, flowers and all growing plants in order to avoid effects of climate change.

6. Children should be protected from gender-based violence at home and everywhere. 

7. Parents should teach children how to uphold good family values and principles so that children can live in a society where they are well-cultured. 


Wezi Emmanuel Chilubanama is 10 years old and is in sixth grade. Wezi is passionate about the environment and nature. He loves gardening and keeping clean and tidy surroundings. As the UN Child Ambassador for the SDGs (Africa), Wezi is focusing on ways to eradicate poverty and embrace equality between girls and boys. 


]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:57:46 +0400<![CDATA[Gender Equality - the voice of Anisa Daniel Oniko]]>https://vofg.vofgarabia.org/blogs/post/Gender-EqualityI recently had a conversation with my father about gender equality. And it was interesting to see that the topic can mean different things to different people.]]>

I recently had a conversation with my father about gender equality. And it was interesting to see that the topic can mean different things to different people. Because of this discrepancy, I want to write about what gender equality (SDG number five) really means. And also, what it doesn’t.

  

I’m a girl, and I was taught to bat out of the park and go above and beyond. This is an upbringing all children should have, irrespective of their gender. Opportunities should be given based on merit and readiness to do one’s best, not on gender.
   

The fact that women can’t inherit property in some instances, the pay gap, and the discrimination women experience in their day to day lives are all real problems that have to be addressed. Women are often treated as second class citizens, hence the need for SDG Number 5. So, gender equality is more than fixing the pay gap or addressing gender-based violence. Gender equality is the freedom of both genders to pursue happiness and chase their dreams, replacing the despair of discrimination with hope for the future.

  

The point of SDG number 5 is to advocate a level playing field for both women and men.

  

In a world with gender equality, GDPs would increase, hate-crimes would decrease, and the lives of children all over the world would be better. The earth would be happier! Think about it! An existence with more opportunities for women to bring their talents, gifts, and unique perspectives to the table. Sounds good to me!

  

A hero of mine, Malala Yousafzai, once said “We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” Advancements have been made, and these should be celebrated. But there’s always more to be done. So instead of holding women back, let’s propel them forward!

 

Voice of Anisa Daniel Oniko

Anisa is an author, and a UN child ambassador for the SDGs. Who employs her writing to entertain and shed light on her causes.

She is delighted to invite adults and children alike into the realms of her imagination to provide fun, twists, lovable characters, and inspiration to keep reading!

  

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