Introduction
In African culture, women have always played a central role in shaping families, communities, and society. From the moment …
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Why do Black Men need Feminism: Breaking Boundaries and Stigmas
Introduction
Growing up, a boy was taught how to hunt and kill because a man must provide for his family. …
THE FACE OF POCKET-SIZED FEMINISM
Introduction
Feminism refers to the advocacy of rights on the basis of equality of all the sexes. That means all …
Nicholle Kobi’s Empowering Illustrations
The world is filled with beautiful artwork. However, artist Nicholle Kobi decided that the world was filled with beautiful artworks, …
Are Women’s Rights Different?
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS?
Human rights apply to everyone. If they did not apply to particular groups, whether because of …
Women in politics: in Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond
There is an inequality between the number of men and the number of women who are involved in politics across …
Aminetou Mint Moctar: The Woman Campaigning to End Gavage
is head of Association des Femmes Chefs de Famille (Association of Women Heads of Household). This is a women’s rights …
#Nopiwouma: Senegal’s Online Movement for Women’s Rights
Last month around 100 people gathered in Dakar’s Obelisk Square wearing orange t-shirts, marching to end violence against women in …
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature. This can be a whole range of behaviours – it may …
Growing Up Too Fast: Consequences of Child Marriage
In Sub-Saharan Africa, child marriage affects a staggering 40% of girls. Child marriage is the formal (or informal) marriage or …
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