Advocacy

Asonele Kotu is addressing period poverty and limited access to reproductive health services for young women in underserved communities through her South African femtech startup – FemConnect. Initially …

Doreen Omosele leads the Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation, which rescues, rehabilitates, and empowers women and girls to leave the sex trade through holistic programs in counselling, skills training, …

Amara Nwuneli is a climate and social activist, filmmaker, author, and the founder of Preserve Our Roots, a youth-led nonprofit committed to empowering young people to take climate …

Zulaikha Patel is a South African activist who, at 13, led a nationwide protest against racist school hair policies. Today, she champions literacy, identity, and education reform through …

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines when she became the first female senator from Kogi State. Her election into political office was a hope for gender inclusivity in a political …

Bunmi Lawson is making it easier for schools and parents in Nigeria to access funds for better education through EdFin Microfinance Bank. UNICEF reported that 14 million Nigerian …

For many women, the simple act of giving birth becomes a risky journey, often marked by preventable complications and insufficient medical support. But the story is changing as …

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi had firsthand experience with sexual assault. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fighting for survivors like herself. As the founder of Stand to …

According to the Global HIV and AIDS statistics, 39.9 million people were living with HIV in 2023, marking it as one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. …

Sexual violence remains a global crisis, with harrowing statistics highlighting the urgent need for leadership, advocacy, and gender-inclusive solutions. According to international reports, one in three women experiences …