Misogyny
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Sex for Cash: Prostitution is not empowering; it conflicts with consent culture
In a world where the commodification of women’s bodies is a norm and prostitution flourishes, rape culture will continue to thrive, and women’s liberation will fundamentally become impossible. On Christmas Eve of 2019, 21-year-old Kelly…
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Here’s all you need to know about VAPP Act and why you should stand against its repeal
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. Sponsored by Senator Jibrin Isah,…
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Nigerian father molests daughter; mother & BGDI intervenes to end abuse
With cases of sexual violence on the rise in different Nigerian states, millions of women and girls constantly need support to escape the violence from their male abusers. Many organisations seek to help women and…
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Overview of Femicide in Nigeria in 2023 and Nigerians’ reactions
In July 2023, a shocking story gripped Nigerian women particularly. It was one of murder. Many gender-related homicide stories had trailed before then, but each time another one broke, it came with feelings of shock,…
