When the Funding Ends, the Violence Doesn’t
In Ebonyi, Nigeria, they proved that the work doesn’t have to die with the grant. In 2023, the European Union-United…
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When Women Find Their Voice, Communities Change
For many women across Africa, speaking up about the issues that affect their lives isn’t easy. Cultural norms, silence, and…
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A university assignment turning into a menstrual cup donation
How did a university assignment end up changing girls’ lives in Zambia?” Six university students were asked to identify a…
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The girl who learned differently
Have you ever sat in a classroom where the teacher was explaining a lesson, but you noticed that not everyone…
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Reclaiming Safe Digital Spaces for African Women
Amina stared at her phone, her heart hammering against her ribs. Just three months ago, she had launched her freelance…
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Women helping build Africa
Every morning, long before office buildings begin to fill and boardroom meetings start, a woman somewhere in Africa unlocks the…
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From Trauma to Transformation: Sabine Nkusi’s call for Healing Justice
In 1994, Rwanda became the site of one of the darkest chapters in modern history. Amid the genocide, countless lives…
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The Weight of Showing Up: What Michelle Obama Taught Us About the Invisible Battles of Black Women in Leadership
When Michelle Obama sat down with Keke Palmer, the conversation was a masterclass in what it actually takes for Black…
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Widows and Their Rights in Africa: Between Law, Culture, and Lived Reality
When a woman loses her husband, the experience is not only emotional. For many women across Africa, widowhood marks the…
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When Women in Politics Are Threatened: Speaking Out Against Violence and Intimidation
A Kenyan woman leader, Senator Hezena Lemaletian has come forward with a chilling account of threats, intimidation, and political violence…