Women
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Fiction
#16DaysofActivism: Lola’s Younger Brother Beats Her, Now She Rejects Being A “Perfect Victim”
Lola Adedeji lives with her mother, Patience and younger brother, Adebami, at the Federal University of Akure. (FUTA). On Nov 23, 2024, I met Lola by the popular Alaba River in Ondo State, sitting at…
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Featured
Here’s 5 Reasons Why You Should Join the “16 Days of Activism” Campaign
The “16 Days of Activism” is a globally recognised campaign that runs each year from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). Originating in 1991…
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Featured
“Are Your Ovaries Okay?”: A Reflection on Reproductive Choices and Invasive Questions
In a viral thread on X (formerly known as Twitter), a writer and former theatre critic named Kelly shared a striking account of a first date that took an unexpected turn. The post sparked widespread…
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Feminism
Medical Misogyny: A cancerous system where male doctors disregard women’s rights
In Nigeria, the healthcare system often reveals a disturbing truth: it is designed to heal, yet it perpetuates a culture of medical misogyny that mirrors the insidious foundations of rape culture. As a child who…
