Women
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Featured
Performing femininity stems from needing inner child comfort
A lot of performance of femininity stems from needing to comfort your inner child. Patriarchal norms exploit that valid need. You don’t need a man to lead you as you walk. You’re an adult; your…
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Health
Celebrating No Bra Day and Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month, with the 13th day marking the No Bra Day. The day encourages women to embrace their bodies and engage in breast self-examination, which can help with the early detection…
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Feminism
Make the World Safe for Girls this International Day of Girl Child
In Nigeria’s largest city, Ibadan, lives a 13-year-old girl. Her name is Adebisi. At 13, Adebisi, who is supposed to be in junior secondary school preparing for her junior certification exams, wakes up at 5…
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Feminism
Nigerian Girls’ Vision for a Future without Barriers
Today, October 11th 2024, we celebrate the annual International Day of the Girl Child, a significant day to highlight the potential and aspirations of girls across the globe. This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the…
