Recently I worked on a project on domestic workers in Addis Ababa, a short film…
Advocacy
We Must Openly Talk About Our Bodies, Our Blood Freely Without Fear
On May 28 the world celebrated Menstruation Hygiene Day. Yes it has taken us to…
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…
Nigerian Women Protest Against Abuja Police Raid and Rape
On April 27, Nigeria woke to the news of a raid by police on two…
“Insulting the Modesty of a Woman” and the Push by the Women’s Movement in Malawi
Is there a “women’s movement” in Malawi? Yes, there are many times as a country…
Reclaiming Women’s Bodies a Fundamental Feminist Struggle
There is nothing that gets patriarchy and its adherents in knots as any discussion around…
Sacrifices of Ethiopian Women too Brought us this far
The month of march otherwise known as the Women’s History Month with 8th March being…
Ethiopia’s Yellow Movement focus on Deprived Students Makes a point about Love
My Valentine’s Day is usually very special but not for the reasons you might think.…
Stripped Away: Attacks on Women’s Reproductive Rights in East Africa
Roxane Gay, author of the Bad Feminist known for her fight for more rights for…
Is Marriage a Punishment for Women?
Early January, I spent a week interacting with married women living in rural areas in…