Women all around the world are highly disadvantaged in accessing opportunities. Low economic development of countries, deeply-rooted ‘harmful’ societal attitudes and intertwined religious and cultural values however, make African women susceptible to…
Yesterday, after working out at the gym, I decided to head to the mall to get a few things. Walking down the pastry aisle, I noticed two men staring at me. To…
The final piece in the African Women in Development series by our very own AF writer Rosebell Kagumire who has spearheaded this series. The AF pan-African feminist family is grateful to Rosebell…
Our second piece from women in development. Read the introduction here and the first reflection here.
This is the 1st piece in one of three reflection pieces from African women in the development sector. Read the introduction to the series here. A few years ago, I had a…
Over the past year, women of different backgrounds, working in various industries have joined the #MeToo movement, aimed at holding accountable those responsible for sexual harassment of women. The movement has given…
I think one of the worst things rape culture has enabled is the shame that accompanies its victims and survivors; when the shame and violation shifts from the perpetrator to the victim.…
Isis-WICCE is named after Isis, the Egyptian Goddess of creativity, Knowledge and wisdom. Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1974 as a global women’s resource centre documenting and disseminating women’s experiences, concerns and…
” Beauty Provokes Harassment, the law says, but it looks through men’s eyes when deciding what provokes it†~ Naomi Wolf, The Beauty Myth I know sexual harassment at the work place…
Are you an activist that is sick and tired of being an activist. Wondering the meaning of it all? Especially feminism, right? Does it feel like you are always being asked the…