Gender
16 Days Of Activism: When Women Enable Violence Against Women
In July 2024, Andrea Skinner, the daughter of renowned author Alice Munro revealed that she suffered abuse at the hands...
16 Days Of Activism: How Mass Media And Pop Culture Contribute To Violence Against Women
As we observe the 16 Days of Activism 2024, it’s important to look at the role that mass media, social...
16 Days Of Activism: How Paying Women Better Salaries Reduces Gender-Based Violence
One in three women experience gender-based violence globally. Violence against women has reached epidemic status worldwide. As a result, every...
From A Model To A Governor To A Woman About To Be Married, These Stories Show Why Access To Safe Abortion Remains Important
Access to safe abortion remains an important part of the fight for women’s rights. Seven women each day die from...
Women And Equal Rights: Why This Is Still An Ongoing Fight
With how accessible resources are in the present day, it’s alarming to realize that things only changed for the better...
6 Harmful Beliefs That Perpetuate Femicide And Violence Against Women
Femicide is the act of intentionally killing with a gender-related motive. It’s one of the most brutal acts of violence...
#7TooMany: Why We Need Access To Safe Abortions To Save Women’s Lives
A young Kenyan woman lay with her legs held and spread wide on stirrups. She’s covered in newspapers. The equipment...
#StopKillingUs: Why Femicide Remains A Problem In Kenya And What Should Be Done To Resolve It
Kenya is not a safe country. The Africa Organised Crime Index 2023 Report showed that Kenya ranked second in the...
Opinion: Why Women Keep Talking About Their Menstrual Cycles Online
Every few weeks small Twitter wars erupt with one side declaring women need to keep their period and menstrual cycle...
Safaricom Has Big Ambitious Environmental Goals. Sustainable Business Director Karen Basiye Shares The Company’s Green Achievements And Its Plans To Transform Communities.
Karen Basiye is the director of Sustainable Business and Social Impact for Safaricom. She is in charge of ensuring that...
Cancer, Endometriosis, And Toxins: Just How Safe Are Tampons?
Feminine hygiene products are some of the most common essentials. People aged between 13 and 49 who menstruate need tampons...
Why Are Working Women Punished For Having Children – The Motherhood Penalty And What It Means For Women’s Careers
The motherhood penalty is a term describing the career problems women face after having a child. It is the price...
Careers: What Is The Motherhood Penalty And What Should Be Done To Solve It?
Motherhood can be a rewarding and fulfilling journey for many women who want to have families. But for those who...
Opinion: The Problem With Modesty Culture And Policing How Women Dress
Modesty in our culture is most often used in relation to women’s appearance and dressing. In this instance, it’s often...
Opinion: Embracing The Angry Black Woman Trope – Women Are Allowed To Be Angry And Demand For Change
The angry black woman is a ubiquitous trope in pop culture. It began in the US and thanks to cultural...
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