Being a woman means always being on guard. Growing up, we are armed with safety…
Tag: Violence against women
I was 10 when I learned that Jeanine( not her real name) had died. She…
I must be honest with you. I’ve been struggling to figure out what to write.…
Is there a “women’s movement” in Malawi? Yes, there are many times as a country…
Early January, I spent a week interacting with married women living in rural areas in…
Every fairytale starts with once upon a time, But this princess tale starts with once…
At five years old, I learnt that sitting on an ‘uncle’s’ laps was not a sign of regard and affection, it was for his gratification.
Childlike innocence coupled with naivety and absolute trust was backed by a far away sense of dread and shame, whose root I could never quite point to.
Many efforts towards HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services overlook the challenging environment in which…
A few weeks ago, an Ethiopian news site – Fana Broadcasting Corporation – posted a…