For me to talk about what feminism means to me, I would have to talk about my life story. Don’t worry, it will not be a step by step, real time recount…
I grew up around boys; gender differences were not only an apparent issue, they were also emphasized. Socialization of children in my society and in any other patriarchal society ensures that one…
Last week, the second annual Uganda Social Media conference was held in Kampala. The conference hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung brought together Ugandans active online to discuss the impact of social media on the…
Feminist leadership is about changing how power works. It should not just be about appointment of women but also advancement for social justice for all. It is leadership for the women and…
I was elated when the sexual harassment bill passed the second reading at the Nigerian Senate. Finally we could seat at our desks and not worry about being preyed on. But wait…
One afternoon in 2007 as we were handing out food donations to needy households, a poor single mother brought her daughter to us for counseling. Her daughter had bled through the rag…
Many efforts towards HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services overlook the challenging environment in which women and girls are limited to enjoy their right to access information and services, which is rooted…
An incident last Sunday morning with friends of my child (two girls and a boy between the ages of 6 and 8 in our neighbourhood) recently demonstrated to me how early in…
Have you heard of Jose Garcia? Garcia, a 15 year old high school student in Miami, shot to Instagram fame in early 2015 when his #realmensupportwomen hit the web, calling for men…
On the phone with a good friend the other day, he very casually made a comment that some of my Facebook posts are “hitting below the belt” for the men around me.…