Ashley Lori, a dedicated advocate for proper menstrual health, aims to empower women and girls across Africa. Through her nonprofit organisation, Pad-Up Africa, she addresses the issue of …
gender equality
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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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Studies have consistently shown that companies with greater gender diversity outperform those with less diverse leadership teams. According to Forbes, companies where women make up over 30% of …
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Teacher Chike inspires hope for girls in rural Nigerian school.
Azuh Chike Emmanuel, known fondly as “Teacher Chike” or “The Village Teacher” of Ezemu Girls’ Grammar School, Delta State, is passionate about educating young girls beyond textbooks. He …
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Returning to work is daunting for many nursing mothers, especially when trusting their child’s care to strangers. Heartbreaking accounts from mothers on Reddit expose the harsh reality of …
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Blandine Umuziranenge is steadily ending Kenya period poverty.
Menstrual health and hygiene are essential for the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. However, in Africa, many face significant barriers that hinder their ability to …
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Ada Nduka Oyom helps African women to code a brighter future.
In this part of Africa, particularly Nigeria, people previously saw the tech world as a male-only industry. When a woman enters the field, it is not uncommon to …
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Seven African women disrupting male-dominated industries.
In Africa and beyond, gender bias persists, particularly in male-dominated industries; despite socio-economic and technological advancements, women continue to face significant barriers. From construction to politics and entertainment, …
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Yasmina Benslimane pioneers gender equality in Morocco’s politics.
Morocco has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, yet women still face substantial barriers to equal representation. Despite reforms, the country ranks 84th globally in gender equality, …
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Victoria Oladipo Oluwaseun, Founder and CEO of Calebella Designs and Fashion Institute, is transforming fashion education in Nigeria, empowering young women with skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. With …