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African Women’s Rights Advocates (AWRA) is a holistic, intersectional, and Indigenous African-led movement that advances the rights, dignity, and leadership of African women and girls across the continent and the diaspora. We are a transnational, survivor-centred collective of frontline activists, grassroots leaders, and changemakers working across borders and generations to dismantle systemic injustice and end violence against women and girls in all its forms.
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Survivor-Centered Advocacy
Ensuring those most affected by violence shape the policies and practices meant to protect them.
Equitable & Decolonised Funding
Championing survivor- and grassroots-led funding models that prioritise trust, local knowledge, and autonomy.
Intergenerational & Feminist Dialogue
Honouring the wisdom of elders while amplifying youth leadership.
Policy Influence from the Ground Up
Bringing grassroots insights to decision-making spaces to create meaningful change.
Intersectional & Holistic Strategies
Addressing the root causes of violence and inequality by tackling overlapping forms of discrimination and harm.
Collaborative Partnerships
Working with allies, funders, governments, and movements to achieve transformative impact.
Evidence-Based Action
Grounding advocacy and programmes in research, data, and lived experiences
Community-Centred Change
Preventing and addressing violence from within communities through dialogue, education, and mobilisation.
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Sister-to-Sister: Building Collective Power, Healing, and Feminist Solidarity
As the world marks Zero Tolerance for FGM in 2026, Sister-to-Sister reflects the power of sustained, community-led action. Across Kenya, grassroots women continue to lead efforts to end FGM/C and gender-based violence—often with limited support. Sister-to-Sister creates a healing-centered, feminist space where frontline leaders are recognized as knowledge holders and change-makers. By nurturing solidarity, care, and shared leadership, the initiative transforms individual struggle into collective power. When women are trusted and resourced, they do not just participate in change. They lead it.
Godson Salman
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When the Courtroom Becomes a Threat to Girls’ Bodies
I am a Gambian woman. I am a survivor. And today, I am deeply disturbed. What I heard in our Supreme Court this week was not just a legal argument. It was a warning.
Mamlisa Camara
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Violence Against Girls Is Not a Thought Experiment
We can hold two truths at once: zero tolerance for FGM and zero tolerance for racism in the name of protection. Justice must be clear, accountable, and universal.
Naimah Hassan
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The Hidden Dynamics of FGM: Lessons from Pokot
The Hidden Dynamics of FGM: Lessons from Pokot I have spent the past ten years on the frontlines advocating against female genital mutilation (FGM) in my community of Pokot. Over […]
Domtila Chesang
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Understanding FGM and Violence Against Women
Understanding FGM and Violence Against Women Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most challenging issues within the spectrum of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Despite its severe […]
Naimah Hassan
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Family Matters: We must demand gender equity and equality in Africa
Family Matters: We must demand gender equity and equality in Africa The family unit is seen as the most important pillar of society, for it embodies the ideals of love, […]
Godson Salman
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