Tag africa

6 Feb

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.

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30 Sep

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 […]

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1 Sep

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 […]

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1 Sep

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, […]

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1 Sep

Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Africa Requires a Holistic Approach. Here’s Why.

Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Africa Requires a Holistic Approach. Here’s Why. We recently sat down with our co-founder and East Africa Lead Domtila Chesang, who is a human rights […]

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24 Jun

‘Africa has awakened’: Kenya Rises to Demand Change

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a rising resistance from its young population against what they perceive as overburdening taxation proposed in the country’s Finance Bill of 2024.

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