The Delta State Government has reportedly directed the police to arrest women deemed to be “indecently dressed,” invoking Section 16 of the so-called VAAP Law. But we must ask: who exactly defines indecent dressing? Is it religion? Is it culture?…
In traditional times, virginity testing was in existence. However, over time, it has been identified as a harm to women and girls, a medically unsubstantiated practice that aims to determine whether a woman or girl has had sexual intercourse. The…
In every 10 African marriages, there are 7 Ujus who society and religion have confined to an abusive marriage. Aiwanose Odafen's debut novel, “Tomorrow I Become A Woman,” is a bold critique of religion and societal manipulation of women’s rights.…
When a Nigerian girl begins to understand the world, she is told the kind of woman she must become to be accepted by a man. It starts with small things, such as how she should dress, speak, and what she…