Commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Adaobi Chuma-Okeke is advocating for accessibility, equal opportunities, safe mobility, and dignity for all Nigerians living with disabilities. Adaobi, a Nguvu Change
Poem I am not your prey, nor your victim, I’m strong and I know my worth. No longer cowering in fear, My voice will be heard on this earth. My
Afghanistan’s public health ministry has directed educational institutions to exclude women from studying nursing and midwifery. Haibatullah Akhundzada issued the order, which was conveyed during a meeting of the Taliban’s
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as the first female President of Namibia. She won the presidential race on Dec 3rd with a majority of 57.31% and a clear parliamentary majority mandate
Poem I am not your prey, nor your victim, I’m strong and I know my worth. No longer cowering in fear, My voice will be heard on this earth. My voice is a weapon, And I will not be silenced.
Afghanistan’s public health ministry has directed educational institutions to exclude women from studying nursing and midwifery. Haibatullah Akhundzada issued the order, which was conveyed during a meeting of the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health on Dec. 2nd, 2024. The ministry
“Tell me about yourself…” A simple question that required a beautiful answer. “Oh, I’m Fola. I am currently studying psychology at the University of Lagos. I am 21 years old and single. I’m a writer and work at a school
On Nov. 30, 2024, converging at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, Nigerians ran against Femicide in the country. This event, organised by the DOHS Cares Foundation, a women’s rights organisation, was held amid the ongoing 16 Days of Activism
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, Tabitha Empowerment Centre and its partners are urging Nigerians to unite against gender-based violence (GBV). Executive directors and founders from Gender Strategy Advancement International, Girls Education Access Initiative, Sofadondo, and the Centre for Teens Health
Incels pages on Twitter have always advocated that a man is a provider, a protector of his family, when a man behaves this way, he becomes respected by his peers and even his wife will love and respect him more. But the moment you are
Dearest gentle reader, we present to you a list of 10 must-read african feminist books, designed to both entertain and educate. African feminism is a worldview deeply rooted in the realities that African women face within a society shaped by gender prejudice. Over the past
The “16 Days of Activism” is a globally recognised campaign that runs each year from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). Originating in 1991 by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute, this
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as the first female President of Namibia. She won the presidential race on Dec 3rd with a majority of 57.31% and a clear parliamentary majority mandate under the ruling party, SWAPO. Following her win, President-elect Netumbo assured Namibians that her administration
Globally celebrated actress, visionary filmmaker, and humanitarian Funke Akindele has been appointed as the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Goodwill Ambassador and Advocate for HIV in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) at the
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. Her new tenure will begin Sept. 1, 2025, continuing her groundbreaking leadership since she first assumed office on March 1, 2021. The reappointment,
Wesley University, Ondo, celebrated its 13th convocation ceremony with 19-year-old Ms. Ifeoluwa Mercy Adeyemi emerging as the overall best graduating student for the 2023/2024 academic session. Ifeoluwa Mercy, who earned a degree in Microbiology, graduated with an exceptional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97,
By naming ourselves as Feminists, we politicise the struggle for women’s rights, question the legitimacy of the structures that keep women subjugated, and raise social consciousness to demand change for gender justice. Our feminist identity is not qualified with ifs. Buts’, or `Howevers’. We are Feminists. Full stop” – Charter of Feminist Principles
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