misogyny
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Feminism
The Rising Tide of Femicide in Nigeria: A Silent War Against Women
Introduction According to the United Nations, every 10 minutes, a woman is killed, a sobering statistic that underscores the global crisis of gender-based violence. In 2023, Africa bore the highest burden of intimate partner and…
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Misogyny
Obi Chimdinma’s Car Purchase Ignites Online Misogyny Debate
On March 30, a popular Twitter influencer and hair vendor, Obi Chimdinma, made a post on Twitter celebrating a C450 AMG trim she newly acquired. While women were in the comments section congratulating her, incels…
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Featured
How Cyberstalking, Deepfakes Fuel Tech-facilitated Male Violence Against Women in Nigeria
Blessing Oladunjoye, the Project Officer of the #EndMisogyny Project, highlighted tech-facilitated gender-based violence in Nigeria and presented strategies to counter the disturbing trend of misogyny in the country. The presentation, which was based on research…
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Misogyny
Middle-Aged Man Obiozor Nwake Murders Wife as Femicide Continues in Nigeria
In another case of femicide, Obiozor Nwake, a middle-aged man, burned his wife, Chioma Nwanna, to death. This incident which occurred on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, took place at Njikoka local government area in Anambra…