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Editor’s Welcome International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated March 8 every year worldwide with the objective of empowering and celebrating Women and raising awareness on issues affecting them. The theme for this year’s celebration is #EachforEqual. It is a day we celebrate achievements of women in the socioeconomic, cultural and political areas where they overcome tough challenges such as inequality, gender-based abuses and discriminations. Gender Equality is paramount in any meaningful development. Positive individual conversations, actions, behaviours, and mindsets towards gender equality can impact on a greater scale and trigger the desired changes in our workplaces, societies and even at recreational and leisure places. Gender equality advocacy shall continue until a world free from gender-based abuse, discrimination and marginalisation is obtained. The realisation of an #EachforEqual calls for collective efforts from all and sundry; it is not just a ‘woman only’ responsibility but requires the full support and participation of men and boys. Violence meted against women and girls comes from of course men and boys hence the need to plough the culture of tolerance and inclusiveness in the younger generation. To celebrate IWD, it is important to cherish and recognise all women in their efforts to bring change in the areas they operate and continue to be great examples and inspirations. As Oprah Winfrey said, “turn your wounds into wisdom”, and help in creating a gender equal world where everyone will celebrate the accomplishment of women. A gender equal world can be healthier and wealthier and

worth celebrating. Until then, it is good to know that “an equal society is an enabled society”. HAKUNA MATATA Pa Modou Faal Managing editor - Pa@mojatu.com

Contents News & Sports Paula Pontes Feature .................................................... 4-5 TACKLING FGM: Graduates Awarded ..................... 6-7 International Women’s Day ........................................ 8-9 Radio training at Erewash sounds .............................10

Community Will Africa’s economies buckle coronavirus ...........12 The story of Willis Ochieng ..........................................13

Arts & Culture Stream African tv & films during lockdown ...........18

Health & Food Foods for healthy skin ....................................................19 Vitamins for dry skin .......................................................20

Business & Finance How to dox yourself on the internet ................. 22-23

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PAULA PONTES HOMES & DÉCOR Edited by Anna Nagy

The founder and owner of the Pontes Homes & Decor is Paula Daniel Pontes a Nottingham based artist who’s passionate to make contemporary, socially conscious and handmade homeware. All of her creations are uniquely designed and made from quality materials. Her curiosity for arts started at the college where she started studying Art and Design, which later led her to do her BA (Hons) Decorative arts and her MA Textile Design Innovation at the Nottingham Trent University. During her studies at the New College Nottingham, she participated at the End of Year Exhibition to showcase her creation and unique pieces. Following to her university education, she was part of the Nottingham Trent University’s Degree show and represented her university at the New Designers London in 2018. Through art she does not only express her creativity but helps and empowers those in her community and around the world. Her Pontes collection has one-off pieces that embrace her stand to social justice, equality and human rights. Paula’s collection has a story to tell, a positive message to spread and a difference to achieve. For Paula Pontes Home & Decor is much more than just a line of art as ‘Having made a career change in my adult life, artistry has allowed me to express my culture and messages of empowerment, equality and positivity through various pieces that can add value to any home and decor. I have a curious mind and always willing to learn new thing’ Her professional website (http://pauladpontes. simplesite.com) makes it easy to surf through her work and past education and easily check all Pontes designs and their availability. On the Online Store it is possible to pick our favourite design, learn more of its’ creation and add to our cart if we decided to purchase it. Her best seller pieces are the Crochet blankets, Crochet Flores and Padroes Cushions. Pontes Crochet blanket is a perfect fit for those who want to create that vintage atmosphere in their home spiced with some modern details. This blanket is not

only stylish but has the meaning of celebrating the working African women, who get up every day to support their families despite all the challenges. Pontes Crochet Flores cushion has a special pattern with a mixture of flower motives and spring colours. Due to its making the cushion has a floral accents to it while providing a comfortable and soft touch. Pontes Crochet Padroes cushion is a beautiful handmade product of walnut wood. The colour combination gives the autumn vibe with a pinch of systematic appearance. All of these products are perfect to uplift our rooms and create an environment full of harmony. Once we found our favourite home decor we can browse through her portfolio where pictures of her other masterpieces can be found. These works of art have been previously designed and created by Paula and had been introduced to the public at the Trent University’s Degree Show. Paula Daniel Pontes is an extraordinary Nottingham artist whose work has something to tell and by using her design in your home you will be part of that story to promote change and acceptance.

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FGM Global Ambassadors Training By Pastor Julia Paul

FGM has been in my heart for many years and especially when I hear the screams from my past life, deep inside my mind. Every scream I ever heard in my village is so present in me whenever I hear FGM. They become so alive such that I want to just fight for the girls and women and prevent them from the scream. Knowing the role of faith leaders in our communities, Mojatu decide to influence the influencer. At the beginning it was not easy to gather the Faith leaders. We began by first calling every Faith leader explaining to them how women and girls were suffering within our communities and remind them their roles in the community. It was worthwhile bringing the faith leaders on board because majority of them werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware of anything to do with FGM, others believed FGM did not affect their culture, neither did they know how they could combat FGM, But with much talking, sending emails, sending WhatsApp messages and text messages we were finally able to bring on board the first set of Faith leaders from different faith groups and different denominations in Christian circles. The first Cohort had 29 Faith leaders, then we did 2nd and 3rd Cohorts. We trained 50 Faith leaders and 26 young people who were issued with certificates, as FGM Global ambassadors of change. All those who went through the entire training were given an opportunity to plant a legacy tree in the farm.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020 By Angela Wathoni, Laura McCartan and Emily Wong

If you create force and you create passion and you really want them in your life, they do manifest. They do manifest. But to be able to do that, you need to be able to believe in yourself and love yourself first. If you can achieve that, anything is possible. With International Women’s Day happening on 6th of March 2020, here are some of the thoughts and views of people on the celebration of the day.

CLLR REBECCA LANGDON And what does each four equal really mean? I think to me, yes, it’s about recognizing that everyone has a role to play in creating a fairer, more equal society. Yes, that does include the men in our lives, but it is not a woman’s place. Let’s talk about and celebrate ourselves as women and the role that we have to play in creating a viable society.

BHAVNA VISAGE One thing that really surprised me in my work, was the ladies who are coming to my house from all different backgrounds, from all different ethnic groups. I would admire every single mom. And they always think, you know what, she can do it.

BEVERLY BURTON International Women’s Day is a marvellous opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and to celebrate what we can achieve together. Sometimes we focus a little bit too much on the issues. You feel like a victim taking responsibility for ourselves. And I think international studies shows that we can work together, we can achieve, we can thrive, and we can celebrate each other’s achievements. It’s about empowering and equipping people, not just to say it all. People lean into their intentions. We need help and help yourself to turn control.

PARMJIT SAGOO Well, I think women’s rights should be celebrated every day. The International Women’s Day is a day to spotlight that high. A day where women can fully celebrate them. But we think that representation ecosystem in the world is male dominated. I am in a great place, surrounded by lots of women and so many young men and women over the years. My mom, is a complete, total warrior woman who gave me my resilience and strength.

SHAZIA KHAN It’s also about creating awareness to the wider community to acknowledge and embrace the importance of women and their role in communities and society. In my life has to be my mum. She’s got so much strength, kindness and compassion, and she’s always got to be expressing an equal and fair to everybody from the same to say, mom, Judy, because I feel that she’s all about quantity and justice. As a humanitarian, you know, that’s just something that we should all inspire to.

DOROTHY HOLMES It’s about working in partnership and bringing lots of young women together to do things that they wouldn’t normally be allowed to, so they are able to do different things and that help is really positive. And it’s growing into different things. So, I just think it’s a good time to celebrate what you do. I think there are more people who manage all sorts of difficulties and still manage to smile.

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LAURA MCCARTAN

It really means about getting together with my sisters and women to support me and empower me and celebrating who we are, support each other. Obviously, my mom is probably the biggest inspiration to me.

It’s women’s day. I think it’s really important to women if they have to come together in time together. I like to recognize strengths that come with being a woman.

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JULIA PAUL

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I would like to start with the lady who is standing next to me. Ms. Laura McCartan. She means so much to me. She came into my life and she inspired and encouraged me. Before, people used to walk all over me but after I knew her, my life changed. The person who inspires me the most is my mom because she is a no-nonsense woman. And I’m still trying to bring up my children in such a wonderful way.

International Women’s Day really is about celebration.

AMEERA KAREEM

I know I am inspired by my mother and with the people I work with and a lot of parents inspired me as well. We are all on a track in life that things happen.

Its’ about who they want to be with me and everything for me because I saw a learn from other cultures. But not any women in your life I admire. Yes, especially my mom and my sister and my sister as well as my best friend. WAFA MARUKH The people that inspires me are my mom and my sister and I want to show how special they are. They inspire me and I love them too much. I send my love to her from UK

Also, before it happens, we’ve still got to find inspiration. And I think there are some women that find this funny.

JANET ROADS What we need is a great thing and where we can celebrate the great things that women do.

We struggle with things. It is about how we overcome them, and it is having that support network around you that can enable you to do that, but also being resilient yourself. If you need the help going through it, ask for it; do not struggle on your own.

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WILL AFRICA’S ECONOMIES BUCKLE UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS? By Ronak Gopaldas

Since January across the world, governments had to rethink their operation as the newly formed pandemic, the COVID-19 has been infecting their economies, healthcare systems and work environments. Compared to the most affected countries such as the United Kingdom, United States or Italy or China, the number of cases in the African continent is pretty minimal thus it is worth to examine the possible reasons and even future consequences. The slow propagation of the virus in Africa does not mean that the countries there will not suffer human and economic consequences later on, but it does mean that they have more time to prepare and learn from others’ mistakes. To understand the negligible presence of the Covid-19 in Africa it is important to note that the governments there have an outmost experience with the negative influence of pandemics and epidemics as up to this date malaria, HIV, cholera and Ebola still present there. What will happen to Africa is not something that solely depends on the African governments’ security measures or health equipment quantity but rather on the world’s performance in fighting the virus. Everything is interconnected, Africa’s export and import maintains a close relationship with China, Europe and the US and if these countries increase their export prices or lower their product demand, even if Covid-19 didn’t directly damaged the African economies, through the commerce it will, indirectly. Consequently, it is foreseen that Africa’s economy, if affected, will experience a severe and long-lasting fallout. African currencies have inevitably weakened while bond yields have soared. The rand shed 5% against the greenback while South African 10-year bonds jumped 32.5 basis points. The Zambian kwacha lost more than 3% to the dollar in the same period. This is crucial because weaker currencies mean that the cost of repaying debts and continuing trade will rise dramatically. The global economy was under pressure before the COVID-19 outbreak as the trade war between the United

States and China weighed on growth. The epidemic already has economists downwardly revising their global growth forecasts with some suggesting it may tip the world into recession. Since China’s and US’s GDP was fallen along with numerous other significant economies, trading, investing and consumption will be particularly hit worldwide as a result. Africa greatly depends on mining, having a wide variety of minerals including iron in South Africa, oil in Nigeria or copper in Zambia. If trading partners are unable to buy the minerals Africa’s income will not be adequate to continue financing their own economies and development. Next to mining, tourism is another sector in Africa, which will suffer enormously due to travel restrictions, Mauritius, Madagascar, Kenya, Seychelles and Tanzania are among the countries where tourism adds a big amount to the total revenue. Despite tourism and mining will be in crisis, it is impossible to completely separate the economic effects from the political issues. While trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement has yet to commence, any dramatic falls in trade or border closures volumes could push out free trade ambitions and curtail acceleration in African growth over the medium term. Xenophobia could also increase against people of Asian origin for their perceived link to the coronavirus – a situation that will be exacerbated by rising unemployment, youth disaffectedness and competition for scarce resources as trade volumes contract. Also leaders can use this situation to implement racist or protective approach in their election campaign to win the next national election. Although Africa has yet been greatly influenced by the coronavirus, it is easy to see that the worst is yet to come. The economic and health shock globally is not something that will only influence a part of the world, but rather each country will somehow experience the negative effects either monetary-, economic- or health-wise.

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THE STORY OF WILLIS OCHIENG’ WHO GOT HIS LAW DEGREE IN PRISON AND THEN GOT FREE By Dominic Kirui

The story starts two decades ago when Ochieng’ got arrested after participating in a robbery. Being a member of the Baghdad gang, he had a history of doing unlawful acts including selling drugs at high schools, but robbery was a violent act which is extremely punished in Kenya. After the robbery he was sentenced to death which in reality equates to life imprisonment into Kodiaga prison in Kisumu County where he believed to be spending the rest of his life. Even in prison he decided to continue his studies, and was able to take his secondary school exams before starting teaching his fellow inmates in numerous prions where he was located. Eventually, he was relocated to the Kamiti prison where he taught other prisoners chemistry and biology. His chance to access justice started when a new initiative project, the African Prisons Project (APP) started offering courses for inmates in Kenya to study law. The course was supported by the University of London thus it was possible for the prisoners to attain a proper diploma after they successfully graduated. During Ochieng’ APP lessons he learnt that he could apply for possible resentencing if he feels that his punishment was unjust. Colleagues at the APP helped him write a draft to appeal and Ochieng’ was even trained in how to represent himself in court. He made a strong argument stating that death sentences are no longer legal in Kenya since its’ new constitution was passed in 2010, meaning that his death sentence should be erased. He successfully convinced the judge and walked free soon after. Ochieng’ now works for APP as an interim researcher along with some of his fellow inmates, such as William Okumu. Okumu works at APP as an administrator after he managed to reduce his sentence thanks to learning law in prison. Currently, APP works in 30 prisons, has 115 paralegals, 17 law graduates and 15 law students who provide education and legal aid to prisoners across Kenya. A major problem in the country is the relative low access to justice for inmates. From the two million yearly arrested prisoners only a third of them get charged in court. The majority of the felons don’t have the adequate financial background to seek legal support from lawyers or firms, this is why APP’s work is so important. According to Mary Khaemba, Director for Rehabilitation and Welfare in Kenya’s prisons, these initiatives have made a huge difference to many prisoners, especially

those who would ordinarily struggle to access the kind of legal support they need. “[The students and graduates] have been very useful in writing appeals for their fellow inmates and actually that was our desire from the beginning since some of the inmates are very poor. Getting lawyers or advocates to write appeals for them or to defend them is a nightmare”, she says. Now APP started an initiative to assist graduates to do their bar exams so that they can run their own law firms and help more prisoners get education and have the chance for a fresh start. Fortunately, for some like Ochieng’ and Okumu prison gave a chance to rethink their lives and past decisions and start a new one. “I regret that I went to prison because I disappointed so many people…somehow, I wasted ten years and seven months,” says Okumu. “But on the other side, I never regret it because it gave me an opportunity to think myself in a deep way. Inasmuch as I spent that number of years in prison, I made the best use out of it…It was a blessing in disguise.”

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STAY HOME AND STREAM: AFRICAN FILM AND TV TO WATCH DURING LOCKDOWN by Wilfred Okiche Even if in the majority of the countries hard lockdown is no longer introduced, but of course other security measures have been implemented to keep the citizens safe, films from African creators are always a good decision for cosy stay-at-home days. The exceptional directors, actors and script writers let us experience the shocking and uplifting stories from their perspective making these films a perfect fit for everyone. We created a list where anyone can find their favourite from classics to commercial crowd-pleasers. 93 Days (2016) – Nigeria 93 Days is a timely reminder of what is possible when experts and resources are deployed towards a common cause. One of the best films to come out of Nigeria, this heart-breaking but inspirational chronicle tells the story of the country’s ultimately successful containment of Ebola in 2014. Azali (2018) – Ghana Ghana’s first ever nomination for the Oscars is a harrowing and shrewdly-observed deconstruction of poverty, gender inequality and illiteracy. Directed by Kwabena Gyansah, Azali traces the journey of Amina (Asana Alhassan), a 14-year old girl from northern Ghana, who is dispatched by her mother to neighbouring Burkina Faso in a bid to escape the clutches of early marriage. Beauty and the Dogs (2017) – France/Tunisia Beauty and the Dogs unfolds over one harrowing night. Its events are divided into nine chapters, each filmed by director Kaouther Ben Hania in a single take. Mariam (Mariam Al Ferjani), a young student, is raped by policemen after a party. Suffering rejection and humiliation from institutions designed to help, she struggles, alongside an accomplice, to overcome bureaucratic and structural barriers while fighting for her right to be heard – and seen – in post-revolution Tunis. Black Girl (1966) – Senegal/France Black Girl may be 54 years old but the themes that Ousmane Sembène tackled in this now classic’s 55 minutes remain poignant today. The trauma of colonialism, racism and post-colonial identity in African bodies are all highlighted in the deceptively simple story of Diouana (Mbissine Thérèse Diop), a young Senegalese woman who moves to Paris to work as a maid for a French couple.

Isoken (2017) – Nigeria The protagonist of Isoken, directed by Jade Osiberu, submits to a family intervention. This film may present as a romantic comedy, but its bright colours and charming set pieces do not mask the pointed commentary on gender roles in upper class Nigerian society. The messaging on feminism is a bit muddled as Isoken cannot quite decide what it wants to say, but none of this detracts when the rest of the film is so cleverly attractive. Supa Modo (2018) – Kenya/Germany Likarion Wainaina’s heartbreaking debut is a different kind of superhero film. One in which a Kenyan kid takes flight from the harsh realities of her existence by escaping into a fantasy world of her own creation. Supa Modo’s finest triumph lies in Wainaina’s careful balance of vivid imagery and escapism with the despair and finality of mortality such that the film is never too sweet nor too sour. Super Modo restores faith in the world by simply highlighting the role community can play in times of grief. Much Loved (2015) – Morocco/France Much Loved was banned in native Morocco in advance of its release. Director Nabil Ayouch and star Loubnar Abidar were summoned to court on charges of “pornography, indecency and inciting minors to debauchery”. While Much Loved has its fair share of graphic imagery, it works effectively as a scathing critique of the duplicity of the conservative mainstream. Ayouch does this by focusing on the adventures and tribulations of four women working as sex workers in Marrakesh, Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. Of Good Report (2013) – South Africa A torrid affair between a high school teacher and a young woman spirals quickly into sexual obsession and blood thirsty violence in this impressive thriller from auteur Jahmil XT Qubeka. The black-and-white film is shot in a stylish, seductive manner that hints of the evil to come. Of Good Report’s considerable psychological heft connects with the traumas of its victims on the margins in post-apartheid South Africa. Seven years after its release, Of Good Report has lost none of its haunting power.

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THE 7 BEST FOODS FOR HEALTHY SKIN by Taylor Jones

Nutrition is important for health as an unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain, and even damage organs, such as your heart and liver. But what you eat also affects another organ — your skin. As scientists learn more about diet and the body, it’s increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin. This article takes a look at 12 of the best foods for keeping your skin healthy. 1. Fatty fish - Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, are excellent foods for healthy skin. They’re rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining skin health. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary to help keep skin thick, supple, and moisturized. The omega-3 fats in fish reduce inflammation, which can cause redness and acne. They can even make your skin less sensitive to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Fatty fish is also a source of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for your skin. Getting enough vitamin E is essential for helping protect your skin against damage from free radicals and inflammation. 2. Avocado - Avocados are high in healthy fats. These fats benefit many functions in your body, including the health of your skin. Getting enough of these fats is essential to help keep skin flexible and moisturized. Preliminary evidence also shows that avocados contain compounds that may help protect your skin from sun damage. UV damage to your skin can cause wrinkles and other signs of aging. Avocados are also a good source of vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that helps protect your skin from oxidative damage. 3. Walnuts - They’re a good source of essential fatty acids, which are fats that your body cannot make itself. In fact, they’re richer than most other nuts in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. While omega-6 fatty acids are plentiful in the Western diet, sources of omega-3 fatty acids are rare. Because walnuts contain a good ratio of these fatty acids, they may help fight the potential inflammatory response to excessive omega-6. What’s more, walnuts contain zink and Vitamine E that

your skin needs to function properly and stay healthy. 4. Sunflower seeds - In general, nuts and seeds are good sources of skin-boosting nutrients. Sunflower seeds are an excellent example. One ounce (28 grams) of sunflower seeds packs 49% of the DV for vitamin E, 41% of the DV for selenium, 14% of the DV for zinc, and 5.5 grams of protein. 5. Sweet Potatoes - Beta carotene is a nutrient found in plants. It functions as provitamin A, which means it can be converted into vitamin A in your body. Carotenoids like beta carotene help keep your skin healthy by acting as a natural sunblock. When consumed, this antioxidant is incorporated into your skin and helps protect your skin cells from sun exposure. This may help prevent sunburn, cell death, and dry, wrinkled skin. 6. Red or Yellow Bell Peppers - Like sweet potatoes, bell peppers are an excellent source of beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. They’re also one of the best sources of vitamin C. This vitamin is necessary for creating the protein collagen, which keeps skin firm and strong. A large observational study involving women linked eating plenty of vitamin C to a reduced risk of wrinkled and dry skin with age. 7. Dark Chocolate - If you need one more reason to eat chocolate, here it is: The effects of cocoa on your skin are pretty phenomenal. After 6–12 weeks of consuming a cocoa powder high in antioxidants each day, participants in one study experienced thicker, more hydrated skin. Their skin was also less rough and scaly, less sensitive to sunburn, and had better blood flow — which brings more nutrients to your skin. Make sure to choose dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa to maximize the benefits and keep added sugar to a minimum. What you eat can significantly affect your skin health. Make sure you’re getting enough essential nutrients to protect your skin. The foods on this list are great options to keep your skin healthy, strong, and attractive.

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8 BEST VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR DRY SKIN by Jillian Kubal

Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors, including dehydration, aging, seasonal changes, allergies, and micronutrient deficiencies. Depending on the cause of your dry skin, different treatment methods, including medicated ointments and moisturizers, may be used to increase skin hydration. Additionally, lifestyle modifications, such as drinking more water and taking certain supplements, may improve skin dryness. Here are 8 vitamins and supplements for dry skin. 1.Vitamin D - Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that’s critical for many aspects of health, including the health of your skin. Vitamin D plays an integral role in skin barrier function and skin cell growth, as well as maintaining the skin immune system, which acts as a first line of defense against harmful pathogens. A large percentage of the population is deficient in vitamin D, and given that the nutrient is essential for skin hydration, supplementing with it may help combat dry skin. 2. Collagen - Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and accounts for 75% of your skin’s dry weight. Some research has shown that taking collagen-based supplements may have a range of benefits for your skin, including decreasing wrinkle depth and increasing skin hydration. 3. Vitamin C - Vitamin C acts as a powerful, skinprotective antioxidant and is essential for collagen production, making it an important nutrient for skin health. Unsurprisingly, studies have shown that increasing dietary vitamin C through vitamin C supplements may improve many factors of skin health, including skin hydration. Plus, some studies have shown that when used in combination with other nutrients, vitamin C may help enhance skin moisture. 4. Fish Oil - Fish oil is well known for its skin-healthpromoting properties. Dietary supplements with fish oil may help boost skin hydration and improve the fatty acid barrier of the skin, which helps maintain hydration. Fish oil has also been shown to decrease skin inflammation and protect against sun damage, making it an all around skin-friendly supplement. 5-8. Other supplements for treating dry skin - In addition to the nutrients listed above, studies have shown that supplementing with several other compounds may be an effective way to improve skin moisture.

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Probiotics: A study found that supplementing both mice and humans with Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria improved skin barrier function and skin hydration after 8 weeks. However, more research is needed.

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Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is often used topically to improve skin hydration, but recent research shows that ingesting this compound in combination with other nutrients may significantly increase skin hydration.

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Aloe vera: A study in 64 women found that supplementing with fatty acids derived from aloe vera for 12 weeks significantly improved skin moisture and skin elasticity, compared with a placebo.

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Ceramides: Ceramides are fat molecules that are important components of healthy skin. Some research has shown that supplementing with ceramides may increase skin hydration, which may help treat dry skin.

Although taking certain supplements may help improve dry skin, several other factors can contribute to skin dryness and should be considered. For example, dehydration is a common cause of dry skin, so upping your water intake can be a healthy and easy way to improve skin hydration. Following an unhealthy diet, having micronutrient deficiencies, and not eating enough may also cause or worsen dry skin. Additionally, certain diseases, including kidney disease, anorexia, psoriasis, and hypothyroidism, as well as environmental allergies can cause dry skin. Therefore, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing significantly dry, irritated skin to rule out more serious health conditions. Dry skin is a common condition that can be caused by a number of factors, such as dehydration, allergic reactions, and diseases like hypothyroidism. Research has shown that taking certain vitamins and other nutritional supplements, including vitamin D, fish oil, collagen, and vitamin C, may help improve skin hydration and help keep your skin healthy and nourished. However, although the supplements on this list may act as helpful tools for people who have dry skin, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing unexplained, chronic dry skin, as this can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

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HOW TO DOX YOURSELF ON THE INTERNET by Kristen Kozinski and Neena Kapur

No one wants their home address on the internet. That is personal information we typically only give out to friends, family and maybe our favorite online stores. Yet, for many of us, that information is available and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. And increasingly for journalists, public figures and activists, this kind of information is dug up and posted to online forums as a form of harassment, or doxxing. Doxxing (also sometimes called “doxing”) is a lowlevel tactic with a high-impact outcome: it often does not require much time or many resources, but it can cause significant damage to the person targeted. Once sensitive information — such as home address, phone number, names of family members or email addresses — about a targeted individual is posted to public forums, it can be used by others for further targeting. The tactic is typically used to intimidate and silence, to prove a point or to discredit someone’s work. In 2019, a far-right group that disagreed with news coverage posted the personal information for three dozen journalists from news organizations in the United States, including The New York Times, on a site run by the group. After Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2018, her personal phone number, home address and more were posted on Twitter and she soon started receiving death threats and harassment. During the Hong Kong protests in 2019, doxxing was a tactic used by both sides to expose personal information of protestors, police officers, journalists and social workers. These attacks demonstrate that people dox — and are doxxed — for a variety of reasons. But regardless of the motive, an attack can be dangerous. With that in mind, it is particularly important to take proactive digital security measures. Protecting personal information is more than just securing data, it guards against further digital attacks or event the possibility of physical harm. Think like a doxxer In 2017, the New York Times Information Security team began exploring the numerous ways personal information spreads through the internet. We wanted to understand how this information surfaces and how to clean up an online footprint — which includes everything from personal information like phone numbers, to what you like and who you follow on social media — in order to decrease the threat and impact of doxxing.

Doxxing itself relies on open-source data as well as data that may be circulating in spaces like the dark web. While we cannot control all the information about ourselves on the internet, we can take steps to make data more difficult to find. When our team begins looking into the personal information that is available online for a colleague, we think like doxxers and use some of the same readily available online resources that doxxers may use to surface personal information: Search engines: This is where we start. A search with a journalist’s name and the words, “phone number” or “address” might bring up a people-search site or the journalist’s social media accounts. Targeted searches can lead to sites that reveal a lot of information about someone and their behavior online. Data broker and people-search sites: Targeted searches on search engines often lead to data broker or people-search sites, which provide holistic profiles of individuals and package sensitive information into a single report that is usually available for free or for a minimal cost. These sites collect the personal and behavioral information of consumers from public records, open-source information and other data brokers, and sell that information to other companies and individuals. Social media: A doxxer might scroll through a journalist’s social media sites to gather more intimate details about their life, such as insights into their relationships, habits, personal photos, emotional state, and their likes and dislikes. While doxxers use these tools to do harm, journalists can use them to control the amount of personal information that is available online. From locking down social media profiles to opting out of major data broker websites, there are concrete mitigation strategies that anyone with an internet connection can do. It just takes a little time. It’s impossible to control all the personal information that is out there, but we can take steps to make it more difficult to find. If a doxxer can’t find a journalist’s information in a few hours, then that may discourage them from pursuing the journalist as a target for doxxing. You can do it, too To help our Times colleagues think like doxxers, we developed a formal program that consists of a series of repeatable steps that can be taken to clean up an online footprint. Our goal with this program is to empower people to control the information they

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opt-out options, targeted techniques for search engines and tips for locking down your social media accounts.

share, and to provide them with tools and resources to have a better awareness around the information they intentionally and unintentionally share online. We are now publicly releasing the content of this program for anyone to access. We think it is important for freelancers, activists, other newsrooms or people who want to take control of their own security online. Whether you run through this process once or twice a year, or take these steps before publishing an article that may cause a stir on social media, incorporating this digital cleaning practice should be a part of general online hygiene. Of course, we can’t completely erase ourselves from the internet, but we can make it harder for people with ill intent to find our personal information. The resources we are publishing are for anyone to use and share. The materials can be accessed here https:// rb.gy/ne5p6cvv and include: •

Doxxing Guide: This guide details steps that you can walk through on your own or with a group to begin cleaning up your online footprint. It includes a list of data broker websites that offer

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Social Media Security and Privacy Checklist: This guide includes checklists of recommended security and privacy settings for several popular social media websites that will ensure your profiles are locked down and that you’re only sharing information that you’re comfortable sharing.

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Doxxing Curriculum Outline: A high-level overview of the curriculum we used when running doxxing workshops at The New York Times. If you’d like to bring a version of this program to your newsroom or organization, or to a group you work with, this resource will help you build out a formal training session.

We hope you find these resources helpful. Today’s information security threats against journalists are dynamic and ever-evolving, which means that the best way to improve the safety and security of journalists today is to share and collaborate on best practices and resources.

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