On Women
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Funke Akindele, SheTank strategise on enhancing women’s financial independence
In a bid to enhance Nigerian women’s economic power, SheTank, a creative think tank focused on advancing gender equality for women of African descent, hosted an intellectual gathering tagged “Her Money, Her Power.” The campaign,…
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#CallItFemicide: Feminists, DOHS, urge Lagos lawmakers to pass femicide bill
In a relentless effort to make misogyny a crime in Nigeria, the DOHS Cares Foundation, joined by feminists in the state, urged lawmakers to pass a bill against femicide. The protest, which took place at…
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The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender Inequality
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 girls, particularly Nigerian women and…
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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…
