‘We Must Stand Against FGM’ : Sudani Doctor Hopes to Educate Men on FGM Horrors
Ali Awadelkarim is a medical doctor who obtained […]
How a Good Support System Contributes to Emotional Well-Being
Mental health has always been a sensitive topic to discuss. Individuals in our communities struggle though the different ways with which mental health can impact one’s life. Individuals who are […]
Teenager Bassant Khalid’s Suicide Highlights the Brutality of Slut-Shaming Culture in Egypt
Earlier this month news, Bassant Khalid committed suicide in Egypt after being blackmailed with deep fake photos. The news was devastating to the Egyptian public, and her death was […]
Meet Ola Labib — the first Black Muslim Sudanese woman to perform at the O2
Happy New Year to all AWRA allies and members out there! We’re excited to start the New Year celebrating the accomplishments of African women. In this exclusive interview, […]
‘Purity culture’ is wounding women and sexual assault victims across Africa
There is nothing as damaging as the teachings of purity culture. I would know this as a woman living in Nigeria where our traditions and two main practiced […]
Open Letter: Egypt Must Take Serious and Genuine Steps to End Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination has been a long-standing crisis in Egypt for far too long. With the 80th Session of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination […]
4 Ways We Can Support Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa
The creative manufacturing and handmade sector is the second largest employer in developing countries. The African continent is renowned for its diverse culture and heritage. Many handmade artisans […]
Women & Girls in Nigeria Need New Resources to Address Gender-Based Violence
In my home country of Nigeria, there’s always been an eerie silence surrounding gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can be described as any act of violence that is directed […]
Women-led NGO AWRA Empowers African Children Through Comic Series
Meet Kawkab, a 10-year-old Sudanese shero whose superpowers allow her to defy space and time. Kawkab was created by AWRA founding member Reem Abdellatif and Sudanese Artist Ibrahim […]
An Ode to My African-Arab Vagina: I’m Sorry for Not Embracing You
As an Egyptian woman, I’m writing this as an ode to my body – specifically my vagina. I grew up in an extremely patriarchal society where men are […]
In Nigeria, Religious Abuse Perpetuates Violence Against Women and Girls
It is estimated that one in three women experience either physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization […]
Living with PCOS Taught Me That We Need More Women Doctors Who Center Women
The first time I ever heard about PCOS was in 2018 on a group chat that I created for young African women. As I read caveat after caveat […]