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…
Rather Than Surrender Her Land, She Chose to Burn It
Kahina: The Queen Who Defied an Empire In 690 CE, the Islamic Caliphate pushed westward into North Africa after conquering Arabia, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Arab commanders expected the Maghreb stretching…
The Women Behind the World’s Oldest University
The Women Who Built Immortality Two sisters inherited a fortune in 859 CE. One built the world’s oldest continuously operating university, while the other built a mosque. Both structures are…
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…
Binodini Dasi: A Pioneer Who Defied Fate and Society
A girl forced onto a stage at thirteen. Blessed by India’s holiest man at twenty. Betrayed and erased at twenty-five. This is the untold story of Binodini Dasi, a woman…
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…
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…
Sologamy: Popular Actresses Choosing to Marry Themselves and Why This Trend Is Exploding
In a world where marriage has traditionally symbolised commitment between two people, a growing number of women are redefining the concept entirely. Welcome to sologamy (often searched as sologomy), the…
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Global Marriage Trends: Average Ages and Child Marriage Insights
Getting married is one of the most significant decisions a person can make. It is not only about love, but also about financial stability, emotional maturity, career goals, and personal…
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…
Miss Universe 2025: A moment of solidarity and empowerment
A profound and powerful revolution happened in what should have been a celebration of elegance and empowerment. There is no doubt that the Miss Universe 2025 pageant has turned into…
How Menopause Retreats Are Helping Women Heal
For millions of women, menopause comes with more than just physical changes; it brings silence, stigma, and a quiet sense of loss. Every woman who has reached this age,…
Abuse of Older People: The Silent Crisis We Must Confront
Every person deserves to age with dignity, surrounded by care and respect. Yet, for millions of older people around the world, especially women, that promise is broken every day. Behind…
NIGERIA: Two Simple Ways to Protect Women & Girls.
Nigeria's global status on women's safety is deeply concerning. According to the 2023 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index report, Nigeria ranks 16th worst country in the world for women,…
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My Decolonized Hair; My Crown
When I twist my hair, I am twisting time. I am communing with ancestors who knew that beauty was never just decoration; it was declaration. I shouldn’t have to…
International Day of Care and Support: Why This Matters More Than Ever
What is care and support work? And why does this even matter? Care work comprise a wide range of personal services workers, such as nurses, teachers, doctors and personal care…
Healing after Living Life: A Journey Every Man Must Make
When people talk about balanced diet or say, “my child doesn’t like this food,” I just smile quietly. Because honestly, some of us did not grow up knowing what that…
