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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, […]

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 […]

21 Aug

Women Belong In All Spaces

We need more women of color in leadership roles, whether that’s in politics, the C-suite, or education.

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.

23 Oct

Decolonizing African Activist Spaces: A Need for Home Grown Change

The need for decolonization in activist spaces and communities is the one thing that should be prioritized.

9 Oct

Ending Female Genital Mutilation & Child Marriage in Kenya: A Call for Change

As a native of West Pokot County in Kenya, I have a deeply personal connection to the challenges posed by Female Genital ...

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