Misogyny
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Male Tyrannical Group Taliban Bans Afghan Women from Studying Health
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 Ministry of Public Health on…
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#16DaysofActivism: Should I tell you about myself?
“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 and single. I’m a writer…
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I saw the faces of femicide survivors while running. It helped me push through —Participant at #iRaceAgainstFemicide
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 organisation, was held amid the…
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#16DaysofActivism: Confronting Male Violence Against Women in Familiar Spaces
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 now also as a present…
