Women

“My personal secret”: Accessing family planning beyond religious boundaries in Zimbabwe

At 15, Catherine*, a member of the Johanne Marange Apostolic Sect (JMAC), one of an…

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“It is like slavery”: Tanzanian bar waitresses speak up on sexual abuse in the industry

While working as a bar waitress in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 25-year-old Ester Steven Mashaka…

From a WhatsApp platform to physical sessions, This Nigerian initiative is helping women affected by conflict navigate their trauma
From a WhatsApp platform to physical sessions, this Nigerian initiative is helping women affected by conflict navigate their trauma

Maiduguri, Nigeria (Minority Africa) – In 2015, amid the Boko Haram insurgency, Hassana Danyerwa, the…

A dull black-and-white background burnt from the middle to reveal 5 different styles of hijab worn by women against different colourful backgrounds.
Hijabi Discrimination In Nigeria Makes Navigating The Workplace Difficult for Muslim Women

“Do you always wear that?”  “That thing on your head is not professional.”  “Your hair…

Left: White ribbon symbol against a black background (the white ribbon represents the campaign against gender based violence) Right: A combination of the “accessibility” logo and the “female” symbol against a bright pink background
Failure To Protect: Disabilities and Gender-Based Violence In Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — (Minority Africa) When Bunmi, who was born with a visual impairment, announced…

“I feel more comfortable”: The ride hailing service in Nigeria determined to protect women

Where conventional ride hailing apps have fallen short, HerRyde is working to ensure safety for women in Nigeria as both drivers and passengers.

From a mobile app to Facebook groups, Kenyan women are organizing around breastfeeding

Nairobi, Kenya (Minority Africa) — In 2019, 31-year-old Kenyan Ann Mogaka returned to work six…

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Connecting the Food Shortage Dots in Sub Saharan West Africa

The unprecedented food shortage in the Sahel and West African region can be attributed to…

Restrictive Regulations Will Not Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health

For as long as I can recall, almost everything I tried to learn about sexual…

The reality of women with disabilities and maternal health care

While many countries are debating abortion rights, there is another reproductive right that is being…

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