In another devastating plunge into women’s oppression, the Taliban government of Afghanistan has banned women from singing or reading in public, amongst other oppressive orders. The new laws were published on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, under the Taliban’s Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice ministry, set up in
Within 24 hours of Naija Feminists Media’s team intervention, Mercy Vangervihi has received over N3 million in donations for medical treatment. Recall on August 28, 2024, 15-year-old Goodluck Bisong broke into his neighbour’s house and raped 14-year-old Mercy while she was asleep. The horrific event, which happened in Ebonyi state,
15-year-old Goodluck Bisong has been taken into custody by the military for battering and raping a 14-year-old girl to near death in Ebonyi State on August 28, 2024. Goodluck, the son of an army official, Patrick Bisong, forced entry into his neighbour’s house by tearing the net of their window.
“Is this the attitude you’re taking to your husband’s house?” “Sit properly, you’re a woman.” “Every boy in this class should hide his head in shame. How can you allow girls to be the top performers?” “Why is she coming out to speak now about her sexual harassment experience? She
Joy Adeboye has emerged as a 2024 .ORG Global Impact Award finalist. The prestigious award is an initiative of the Public Interest Registry organisation. The American company recognises individuals and organisations worldwide that are impacting their communities through its award. Chosen from over 1,700 applicants in nearly 90 countries, Ms
Imagine a twin being born, one male and one female. Yet, despite being born on the same day, one is automatically considered superior to the other. Isn’t that absurd? And shouldn’t we seek a change so that both individuals are treated equally and fairly? This is what the feminist movement
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has announced that no programme held under Nigeria’s ministry should be without a provision for women’s empowerment. She said this during the National Validation Workshop for the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security on August 29, 2024. The Ministry
Women rights activist, journalist, and filmmaker Kiki Mordi has pledged to fund 100 women to study science and tech-related courses. The Emmy nominee made the announcement on X on August 29, 2024. The opportunity is open to women interested in learning cloud engineering, cybersecurity, front-end engineering, back-end engineering, and product
As feminism continues to evolve and shape the way we think about gender, identity, and equality, one tradition has sparked intense debate: the practice of women taking their husband’s surname after marriage. This article will explore why choosing to bear your husband’s surname after marriage isn’t feminist. The tradition of
The DOHS Cares Foundation has launched a Live Femicide Dashboard towards combating and re-framing Femicide in Nigeria from a private matter to a public issue. The unveiling of the event held at Gbagada Lagos on August 15, 2024, was witnessed by women’s rights advocates, the media, and other relevant stakeholders.
Gen Z pop star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, velvet-voiced alté artist Temilade Openiyi, famously called Tems, and Afrobeats veteran singer Tiwa Savage snatched top spots at their nomination categories at the 2024 Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA) held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
In another devastating plunge into women’s oppression, the Taliban government of Afghanistan has banned women from singing or reading in public, amongst other oppressive orders. The new laws were published on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, under the Taliban’s Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice ministry, set up in
Within 24 hours of Naija Feminists Media’s team intervention, Mercy Vangervihi has received over N3 million in donations for medical treatment. Recall on August 28, 2024, 15-year-old Goodluck Bisong broke into his neighbour’s house and raped 14-year-old Mercy while she was asleep. The horrific event, which happened in Ebonyi state,
15-year-old Goodluck Bisong has been taken into custody by the military for battering and raping a 14-year-old girl to near death in Ebonyi State on August 28, 2024. Goodluck, the son of an army official, Patrick Bisong, forced entry into his neighbour’s house by tearing the net of their window.
“Is this the attitude you’re taking to your husband’s house?” “Sit properly, you’re a woman.” “Every boy in this class should hide his head in shame. How can you allow girls to be the top performers?” “Why is she coming out to speak now about her sexual harassment experience? She
Joy Adeboye has emerged as a 2024 .ORG Global Impact Award finalist. The prestigious award is an initiative of the Public Interest Registry organisation. The American company recognises individuals and organisations worldwide that are impacting their communities through its award. Chosen from over 1,700 applicants in nearly 90 countries, Ms
Imagine a twin being born, one male and one female. Yet, despite being born on the same day, one is automatically considered superior to the other. Isn’t that absurd? And shouldn’t we seek a change so that both individuals are treated equally and fairly? This is what the feminist movement
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has announced that no programme held under Nigeria’s ministry should be without a provision for women’s empowerment. She said this during the National Validation Workshop for the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security on August 29, 2024. The Ministry
Women rights activist, journalist, and filmmaker Kiki Mordi has pledged to fund 100 women to study science and tech-related courses. The Emmy nominee made the announcement on X on August 29, 2024. The opportunity is open to women interested in learning cloud engineering, cybersecurity, front-end engineering, back-end engineering, and product
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