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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women during their reproductive years (ages 15 to 44). Characterised by hormone imbalances, cysts in the ovaries,
Dear Ijeawele, Or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions is an epistolary publication by renowned writer and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It was written as a response to a friend
Purity culture is instilled in women from the moment we come into this world until we leave it. This is usually achieved through teachings of chastity — “save yourself for
When it’s that time of the month, do you find yourself feeling like fuck-the-world-and-everyone-in-it? Do you feel down, anxious, grumpy, or irritable? Well, you’re not alone. Most women, over 90%,
Just as Nigeria explains itself, women have continually lived under the siege of men. And the unending abuses, pains, and disillusionments seem to know no end. In 2024, over 100
Today, on International Women’s Day, Nigeria will again witness an outpouring of solidarity. Social media will be flooded with hashtags, organisations will roll out themed flyers, and politicians may deliver
Not being ‘like other girls’ was a mindset a lot of women had growing up, which has festered into a mind-block for women connecting with each other and building meaningful
To strengthen civil society organisations, the West Africa Civil Society Institute, in partnership with BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, is hosting a capacity-building workshop for feminist leaders. The one-week workshop
At some point in her life, a woman will stand before a mirror, press her fingers to her breasts, and sigh. She has learned that the world will place her
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