Farming & Motherhood: An Ignored Public Health Concern
Before sunrise touches the dry fields of Northern Ghana, Madam Saada Abdul, a farmer from Kpadjai in the Kpandai District, is already awake. Her day begins not with rest, but…
As Mrs. Msurshima Kighir Retires
Some lives shape history not by grand pronouncements, but through quiet dedication, steadfast integrity, and service that touches the hearts of many. The life and career of Mrs. Msurshima…
FGM in Conflict and Humanitarian Settings: The Forgotten Frontline
Globally, More than 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation. UNICEF 2026 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total…
Reflecting on The Role of Women in Clean Energy on International Day of Clean Energy
Clean energy is the technical pollution free solution to accessing energy; Solar panels, wind turbines, electric grids humming quietly in the background. But at its core, clean energy is…
Investing in the Care Economy Is Essential for Women’s Health, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development
The true measure of a society’s development lies in the strength of its foundational systems. At the center of these systems is care work; the quiet labour that sustains households,…
Unpaid Work: Women’s labor: Why It Must Count?
Unpaid work is the work people do without receiving any direct payment or salary. It includes essential activities that keep households, families, and even entire societies running, but are not…
Indian environmentalist Vandana Shiva gestures as speaks during a panel discussion at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) (or the Earth Summit), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between June 3 and 14, 1992. (Photo by Claudia Ferreira/Getty Images)
Dr. Vandana Shiva: Seeds, Science, & Women’s Power
In the quiet foothills of the Himalayas, where forests breathe life into rivers and farming is a way of living rather than an industry, a young girl grew up watching…
False News; Real Harm: How Viral Stories Affect Women & Reveal Gender Inequality In Nigeria
Recently a trending story claiming that the Akwa-Ibom State Government has passed a law that says any woman who sleeps with a married man will go to prison for 10…
True Security Must Have a Woman’s Face in 2026
Nigeria's current state of insecurity is alarming, with widespread violence, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks. The country is grappling with various security challenges ranging from the Boko Haram insurgency that has…
How Katalin Kariko Changed The World
In 1985, a young Hungarian biochemist, her husband and two-year-old daughter board a plane to the United States of America. They had only $900 hidden inside the child’s teddy bear;…
Body shaming: How deep does it cut?
Body shaming is the act of making a person feel bad about their body, whether it's through words, looks, or actions. It is the deliberate effort to make someone ashamed…
From Brutal Assault to Global Icon: The Story of Mukhtar Mai.
In 2002, Mukhtar Mai, a young woman from rural Pakistan, survived a brutal honor-based gang rape that shocked the nation. Mukhtar Mai was brutally gang-raped on the orders of her…
Rupa Bayor: Asia’s Top Taekwondo Athlete
Arunachal Pradesh's Rupa Bayor has made history by winning India’s first Senior Poomsae medal at the Asian Taekwondo Championships achieving the status of Asia Rank 1 and World Rank 6.…
Sirimavo Bandaranaike: Trailblazer of of Sri-Lanka
In moments when nations face uncertainty and shifting power, Sirimavo Bandaranaike emerged as a figure shaped by resolve, quiet persistence, and an unusual kind of political courage. Known widely as…
Zainab Alkali: Northern Nigeria’s Literary Beacon of Storytelling
When a woman picks up a pen, she is not just writing, she is reclaiming space. Zainab Alkali stands as one of Northern Nigeria’s most influential literary voices, a novelist,…
KADA–TEWORH Girls Sports Expo 2025
The KADA–TEWORH Girls Sports Expo 2025 has commenced in Kaduna today. The KADA-TEWORH Girls Expo is an innovative and impactful program created to empower girls in Kaduna through sports, creativity,…
World Children’s Day: A Call to Listen Protect, and Truly See Our Children
Every November 20th, the world pauses to honor its youngest citizens; CHILDREN World Children’s Day may come with colorful posters, cheerful school activities, and hopeful speeches, but beneath the celebration…
WILAN launches #ItsHerTurn Campaign
Nigeria, the GIANT of Africa is sorely missing in the women's political and leadership inclusion index. For decades, women have powered Nigeria, yet remain missing where decisions are made. The…
Wife Arrested Over False Rape Accusation in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested Mrs. Chisom Okonkwo for false rape accusations against her husband, Mr. Ozioma Okonkwo, both residents of Enugu State. Mr. Ozioma was arrested on…
Malian TikTok Star Executed on Livestream
A young Malian social-media influencer, Mariam Cissé, has been abducted and publicly executed by armed men while livestreaming in the village of Tonka, northern Mali. The brutal killing has sent…
