In 2008, Saran Kaba Jones returned to Liberia after years of exile due to the civil war that displaced her family. Upon her return, she faced a harsh …
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AdvocacyGender EqualityImpactSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Girls Power Initiative (GPI) advocates for Nigerian women’s rights.
Late Bene Madunagu and Grace Osakue are visionary activists committed to empowering girls and young women in Nigeria. Together, they co-founded the Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), a feminist …
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AdvocacyEducationGender EqualityImpactLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Adesuwa Imasekha is safeguarding Nigerian women’s rights vis advocacy.
Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, founder of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), is a leading voice in addressing gender-based disparities, promoting financial independence, and advocating for a society where women and …
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Clean EnergyClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursGender Equality
Monique Ntumngia empowers African women with clean energy.
Monique Ntumngia, a Cameroonian entrepreneur and climate advocate, is leading the charge for renewable energy and gender equity in Africa. Her work bridges the gap between environmental sustainability …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadershipPolicyPolicy Makers
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s First Female President-elect.
From a young activist fighting for her country’s liberation to securing 57% of the votes in the 2024 election, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, at 72 years old, has made history …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Favour Abatang is giving hope to teenage mothers in Nigeria.
“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …
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DiasporaLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyPolicy Makers
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …
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AgricultureFood SecurityGender EqualityImpactSocial Impact
Rashak Farms: Empowering women and disabled people in Agriculture.
In Nigeria, agriculture employs around 70% of the population, yet the situation for smallholder farmers needs to be more encouraging. Many farmers work tirelessly under the scorching sun, …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologyTech
Zandile Mkwanazi is disrupting South Africa’s tech future.
“Every girl has the potential to contribute meaningfully to technology. With the right resources, we can help them unlock opportunities to succeed.” – Zandile Mkwanazi, Founder and CEO …
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Gender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Samira Buhari empowers women against gender-based violence.
Dr Samira Buhari is doing incredible work to make a real difference in the lives of northern women by advocating for women, children, and society’s most vulnerable members. …