It’s Not Feminism They Hate, It’s the Feminists
When your presence becomes a provocation before your ideas are even heard. I walked into an advocacy space expecting what Audre Lorde calls a shared commitment to... Read more.
International Day of Rural Women: The Farmers Who Feed Nigeria but Eat Last
It’s International Day of Rural Women today, 15th of October, a day to recognise the women whose labour sustains the roots of this country. Across Nigeria, rural... Read more.
Abortion is Healthcare, Not a Weapon
Today, September 28th, the world marks International Safe Abortion Day. A day to remind governments, communities, and individuals that abortion is healthcare and... Read more.
International Literacy Day: 7 Ways to Understand Feminism in Local Context
Today, September 8, is International Literacy Day, which is usually about reading and writing. But literacy is more than the ability to recognise letters on a page.... Read more.
Remembering the Slave Trade Without Women Is a Lie
It’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, a day meant to recall one of the greatest crimes against humanity, yet remembrance... Read more.
Women at the Forefront of Humanitarian Work
Today is World Humanitarian Day, a moment to reflect on the tireless work of women who not only receive aid but also lead humanitarian efforts across communities.... Read more.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: The Road from Benin to Italy is Still Open
Today is July 30, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Nigerian women and girls are still being trafficked across West Africa and Europe for prostitution.... Read more.
June 12: The Women Who Built Nigeria’s Democracy
Today is June 12. Democracy Day. A day meant to honour Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, and the people who made it possible. But for many women, democracy has... Read more.
Menstrual Hygiene Should Not Be A Luxury
Today, May 28, is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” sounds appealing, right? It’s a comforting slogan. But who... Read more.
#GirlsinICT: Digital Transformation Needs Girls
Today, on International Day of Girls in ICT, with the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” we highlight the need for real support for girls... Read more.