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False accusations vs. Rape: Why this is not an equal crisis
Summary: Nigerian singer Simi faced backlash online after speaking out against rape. Naija Feminists Media, a notable feminist organisation, described the attacks on her on X (formerly called Twitter) as a motive to divert the conversation…
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‘Women Don’t Want to Work’ is a Harmful Myth with Real Consequences
Summary: Framing women as naturally averse to work undermines their competence, justifies economic exclusion, and erases the labour they already perform. These stereotypes create a double bind, limiting opportunities and shaping outcomes in ways that…
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Online-Technology Facilitated Violence: How Misogyny Adapts to Digital Spaces
Summary: Online misogyny is not new but a digital extension of gendered hostility, using technology and anonymity to harass, discredit and silence women while normalising systemic inequalities. Online misogyny is not a new form of…
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Hamamat Montia’s Shea Butter Museum and the Future of Ghana’s Shea Butter Industry
Summary: Hamamat Montia’s journey from beauty queen to Ghana’s Shea Butter Ambassador spotlights the economic power of women in the shea industry. Her leadership challenges the undervaluation of women’s labour, advocating for fair trade, local…
