Afghanistan’s public health ministry has directed educational institutions to exclude women from studying nursing and midwifery. Haibatullah Akhundzada issued the order, which was conveyed during a meeting of the Taliban’s
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as the first female President of Namibia. She won the presidential race on Dec 3rd with a majority of 57.31% and a clear parliamentary majority mandate
Globally celebrated actress, visionary filmmaker, and humanitarian Funke Akindele has been appointed as the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Goodwill Ambassador and Advocate for HIV in Nigeria. The
“Tell me about yourself…” A simple question that required a beautiful answer. “Oh, I’m Fola. I am currently studying psychology at the University of Lagos. I am 21 years old
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. Her new tenure will begin Sept. 1, 2025,
On Nov. 30, 2024, converging at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, Nigerians ran against Femicide in the country. This event, organised by the DOHS Cares Foundation, a women’s rights
Today, December 3rd, 2024, marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. While the world celebrates with performative activism under the theme “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for
Claim On Nov. 21, 2024, X user Cleopatra posted, “A woman’s life finishes at 28. A man’s life starts at 28. Few will understand.” The post currently has 23 million
As the world marks 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, I find myself reliving a reality that has haunted me, not only through a memory from years ago but
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