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  Gender-affirming care for transgender people and youth is supported by every major medical association and leading health authority. Efforts to ban and criminalize this care are not based in medical or scientific expertise, and frequently spread misinformation about what the care is. Below are facts to inform the public and media about the safety and efficacy of this essential healthcare. Reporters covering efforts to ban gender-affirming care should include these facts: Best practices medical care for transgender youth is supported by every leading medical association including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Psychiatric Association, The Endocrine Society, and The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Statements   American Academy of Pediatrics:“There is strong consensus among the most prominent medical organizations worldwide that evidence-based, gender-affirming care for transgender children and adolescents is medi...

FORMER UNITED STATES YOUTH INTERNATIONAL AND CELTIC FC SIGNING HAS DELIVERED AFTER EARLY SETBACKS IN CAREER When Manny Perez’s signing with legendary Scottish club Celtic FC was officially announced three years ago, the excitement for both the player and those who had followed his path in the U.S. youth national team ranks was palpable. “It's a great opportunity for me,”  Perez told Pro Soccer USA’s Mitchell Northam after the move . “[Celtic is] a great club, with one of the biggest groups of supporters in the world, and I'm just excited. It’s been a long ride… It’s a club that likes to develop and play young players. I think it’s perfect for me. I’m blessed to get the opportunity to play with them.” Then, barriers began to spring up. Perez initially competed on loan in the USL Championship for North Carolina FC – the club whose youth academy he had come through – hopeful a UK work permit to begin his Celtic career could be secured while he streamed the club’s games from afar. ...

  A conference entitled "Grassroot Democracy in Kashmir, A road towards Democratic Empowerment" was organised by EPP political group on Monday at the European Parliament during the Gender equality week organised by the European institutions to empower women and girls mainly in conflict zones. In this respect, Mrs Safina Baig was invited as a guest speaker from Kashmir to share her experience and speak about the successful steps that have been taken so far the last three years to establish peace ,security and development in Kashmir. The debate was moderated by Manel Msalmi, the international affairs advisor who stressed the fact that Today we are fortunate to have political representatives from the region of Kashmiri who are here with us to explain this interesting facet about the Indian democracy. Kashmir often figures in news for the ongoing conflict and its relevance to two Geo political regional powers, however, in the past 3 years, there have been some phenomenal changes ...

  Amid the rise in kidnapping and mental health challenges associated with insecurities in the country, a former President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Diana Eyo-Enoette, has presented to the public her new book, titled: ‘Patches and Peach’. Eyo-Enoette, who doubles as a humanitarian and project management expert, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that alongside the public presentation of the book, the event will also witnessed a premiere of her new short film “I am One”, where she shares her personal experiences. The launch of the book and movie premiere, which wife of of Olu of Warri, Olori Atuwatse III, as the chairperson of the day was unavoidably absent, took place at RovingHeight, City Center Mall in Abuja. “At the height of insecurity and fears in Nigeria, this story of a survivor is a clarion call to help people battling with mental health issues associated with kidnap and abduction as well as the unimaginable trauma experienced by t...

  Epic Nollywood film 'King of Thieves' is a thrilling and remarkably accomplished film layered with an admirable narrative, stunning and distinctive visual effects and compelling performances strung together to create a magical tale of retribution and forgiveness. The film is inspired by older historical Yoruba films that had embodied the symbolic spirit of Yoruba mythologies. But, unlike the old films that were tacky and excessive in technique and acting, this film is well-defined and enchanting. It is clever how it overlaps traditional Yoruba theatre with the supernatural dynamism of cinema. Buoyed by voice-over narrative, the story is narrated with precision. It opens in an art gallery, where we see a lady gazing fascinatingly at a painting of a treacherous-looking man on a horse. The gallery curator (played by  Segun Arinze ) walks to the lady and asks if she would like to hear a story about the painting. The lady agrees and the story begins. Blend of rituals and culture ...

  Cameroonian movie, ‘The Planter’s Plantation’, starring popular Nigerian actor Nkem Owoh, has been selected as Cameroon’s entry for the 2023 Oscars Awards. Directed by Eystein Young and shot in Cameroon, ‘The Planters Plantation’ is set in 1960s West Africa. At independence, James Whitaker (Alexander David Silverstone Powers) wills his plantation to Mr Planter (Nkem Owoh). Years later, Mr Planter’s daughter finds herself battling family and society to preserve her late father’s legacy, a colonial plantation left to him at independence amid disagreements, betrayal and secrets. ‘The Planters Plantation’ assembles the best of the Cameroonian film industry: Nimo Loveline as Enanga, Loic Sumfor, Stephanie Tum, and Syriette Che and one of Nollywood’s finest, Nkem Owoh. The film recently won three awards at the Ecran Noir Festival, including the Ecran D’or, the first for a Cameroonian Movie in 26 years. It has also received international recognition from the prestigious African Internat...

  As   BBNaija season 7 winner Ijeoma Otabor, aka Phyna , settles into celebrity status, she has revealed how she hopes to invest her N50m winning prize. Phyna, who said she auditioned for  BBNaija four times , emerged winner of the keenly coveted reality show on 3 October. Her rewards include the N50m cash prize, a top-of-the-range sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Nigerian automaker Innoson Motors, a trip to Dubai for two packaged by TravelBeta, and a year’s supply of Pepsi, among other prizes totalling N100m. In an interview on  TVC’s eSplash , the BBnaija star spoke about her plans, saying prior BBNaija, her interests revolved around entertainment, especially the hospitality sector. “The fact that from my head to toe is entirely entertainment, you should be ready to see different content, not just on one part. It would help if you were prepared to see me in the comedy line, the hype line. Im going to have a farm, so people can come and buy raw food from me. With t...