Politics
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Abortion right supersedes claims of fetal personhood
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 the right to their own…
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Feminism Goes Beyond Personal Choice
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 woman makes is inherently feminist,…
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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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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,…
