Intersectionality
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Passed over opportunities due to disability–Aisha’s story
Hailing from the southwestern part of Nigeria, Aisha Adeleye was born in Odeda, Ogun state. Her early years as a child were filled with laughter, play, and carefree days. However, everything changed when she turned…
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UN under criticism for including men in lesbianism
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the United Nations marked International Lesbian Day with a social media post to celebrate the diversity within the lesbian community. However, the message has drawn significant criticism from LGB+ advocates…
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For many schoolgirls with disabilities, rags are alternatives to pads
Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to fold clothes into reasonable sizes for her menstrual flow as she cannot afford to purchase…
