Harriet Afandi’s journey from childhood trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for women and youth in Kenya is a testament to resilience and determination. Raised in a community steeped
Today, August 28, 2024, is the International Safe Abortion Day. However, for Nigerian women, it is not a day of celebration. For decades, women in the country have been denied
Feminism is often construed as a movement centred on personal choices. The essence of feminism goes beyond making mere choices; it’s about consciously making feminist choices. Not every choice a
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. While discussions about its impacts are common, the effects on the rights and lives of women and
Justina Oziohu Isimishere was only ten when she first saw a baby in a carton with a knife piercing its heart. A few years later, while in secondary school, she
On September 1, 2024, a 15-year-old boy broke into his neighbour’s house and assaulted his 14-year-old neighbour. As this news went viral among Nigerians on Twitter, certain activists called for
“Is this the attitude you’re taking to your husband’s house?” “Sit properly, you’re a woman.” “Every boy in this class should hide his head in shame. How can you allow
Imagine a twin being born, one male and one female. Yet, despite being born on the same day, one is automatically considered superior to the other. Isn’t that absurd? And
Nigeria has 774 local government areas in its six geopolitical zones. Low-level income earners in each of these local governments have faced challenges that affect their livelihoods. As such, some
On August 21, 2024, a wave of apprehension swept through Nigeria’s feminist spaces as news broke of a bill to repeal the VAPP Act, which has passed its second hearing.
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