“The Man Box,” a term coined by Paul Kivel and Tony Porter, describes the rigid and harmful norms society uses to define masculinity. It demands that men be tough, emotionless, dominant, and self-reliant even to their own detriment. Caught in this box, many men face a cruel paradox: they must be providers to feel valid, […]
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Every child learns differently, and not every lesson clicks between four classroom walls. Whether your child is struggling with a subject or simply needs more stimulation than textbooks offer, learning doesn’t have to stop at the school gates. In fact, some of the most memorable and effective educational moments happen far from a whiteboard. Helping
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The Day of the African Child (DAC) is an annual event celebrated on June 16th to raise awareness about the rights of children in Africa and to promote their well-being. The theme for DAC2025, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010,” is particularly significant as it focuses on planning and budgeting for children’s
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At CYPF, we believe sports are more than just games — they are powerful tools for inclusion, empowerment, and social change. But for many boys with disabilities, participation in sports is limited by physical barriers, social stigma, and a lack of inclusive structures. To address this, CYPF and Child Shield Initiative have outlined seven core
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For many girls and young women in underserved communities, menstruation is not just a monthly experience—it’s a monthly crisis. Without access to safe, affordable, and hygienic menstrual products, millions are forced to stay home from school, face embarrassment, or even resort to unsafe alternatives that pose serious health risks. At the Child and Youth Protection
Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet for millions of girls and women in Nigeria, it remains a monthly ordeal shrouded in challenges, silence, and preventable indignity. At the Child & Youth Protection Foundation (CYPF), we believe in empowering every child, and that includes ensuring their fundamental right to dignified menstrual hygiene management. The vibrant
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On June 14, 2025, CYPF led a hiking activity in Kuje Area Council, Abuja—not just for fitness or adventure, but for impact. In commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour, this initiative was designed to raise awareness about the rising rates of child labour in Nigeria and generate direct support for out-of-school children. Organized
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An Open Wound in the Heart of Nigeria’s Capital For 63 days, pupils in public primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been at home — not by choice, not on break, but abandoned in the middle of an unresolved strike. No morning assembly. No sound of pencils scratching paper. No “A for
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