Recently I had a chance to interact with 24 vibrant women from Burundi, the Democratic…
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Police Brutality against Nigerian Women: An Interview with Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi
Violence is a horrifying reality for many Nigerian women, from sexual to physical assault to…
Identity, Erasure, and African Feminism
Identity is one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence. Who we are makes…
The Violence of Erasing Feminist Labour
“There is important labour that feminists perform in this country and too often it gets…
Emotional Burden in the Rights Struggle; Self-care Not Optional But a Priority
In 2011, I visited Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. That was…
Women Shall No Longer Wait
Dr Stella Nyanzi is a Ugandan academician and feminist activist. She is currently jailed at Luzira…
The Generational Gender Struggle in the Sudanese Revolution
I always admired the younger generation, the late millennials and Gen Z youth who, time…
The Struggle Begins at Home: Domestic Worker Rights in Ethiopia
Recently I worked on a project on domestic workers in Addis Ababa, a short film…
Gender Champion? Women’s Rights Allies and the Case of Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo
From June 3-6, the Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference was held in the Canadian city…
Ethiopian Women Doctors Speak Out on Sexual Harassment, Abuse and No Maternity Leave
These past weeks have been crucial for Ethiopian medical professionals as the nation-wide protest started…