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This week, we take a look at stories centring on women’s health and well being, especially concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. Fact-checking service Full-Fact has partnered with a women’s charity, Pregnant Then Screwed, to create a new WhatsApp-based helpline that promises to provide factual answers to questions about the Covid-19 vaccine within 24 hours. They hope…

ByDocument WomenAugust 29, 20210Comments

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Arewa’s First Female Scribe – Zaynab Alkali

Zaynab Alkali is famous for being Northern Nigeria's first female author. Up until she published her first novel, Still Born, in 1984, writers from Northern Nigeria were only men. She was born in Tura-Wazila in Borno State in 1950. She attended Queen Elizabeth secondary school, Ilorin. She graduated from Bayero University Kano with a BA…

ByDocument WomenAugust 25, 20210Comments

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The past week's events are the culmination of the ongoing effects of religious extremism and the aftereffects of the 20-year-long invasion of Afghanistan by western imperialists. Here are some stories detailing the impact of religious extremism on Afghanistan and around the world. Following the departure of the USA army, the Taliban has seized the helm…

ByDocument WomenAugust 22, 20210Comments

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Biography of Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe

Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe is a Namibian feminist, communications expert, LGBTQ rights activist and author. They have a background in Business Development, Entrepreneurship, and Computer Technology. Activism Ndiilolelwa Nthengwe was a prominent voice in the #ShutItDown nationwide protests against sexual violence which were held in October 2020 in Namibia. With qualifications from the AFDA school of entrepreneurship,…

ByDocument WomenAugust 18, 20210Comments

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#WNCYA: The labels we fought to lose ft Rachita Sharma

The ninth and final episode of the first season of our podcast “We’re Not Crazy, You Are” has dropped! In this episode, we speak to Indian activist Rachita Sharma on being a feminist in India, the caste system and femicides. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Please share your feedback using the hashtag…

ByDocument WomenAugust 17, 20212Comments

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Biography of Nana Asmau

The life and works of Nana Asmau are a precursor of feminism in Africa and Hausa land Nana Asmau Daughter of Uthman Danfodio, founder of the Sokoto caliphate carved a path of her own to spread Islam around the pre-colonial Hausa city-states. Nana Asmau also known as Asma’u bint Shehu Usman dan Fodio and Nana…

ByDocument WomenAugust 11, 20210Comments

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#WNCYA: The Skin We Fought To Love ft Shari Melanin

The eighth episode of our podcast “We’re Not Crazy, You Are” has dropped! In this episode, we speak to Jamaican born Shari-Ann Henry aka Shari Melanin on her journey through skin bleaching at a very young age. Now Shari is a love-your-skin advocate. We also see how colourism, classism and gender inequality intersect in her…

ByDocument WomenAugust 10, 20211Comment

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This week, we’re sharing five articles that highlight the neglect of and discrimination against black women across the globe: A campaign targeted at large beauty brands and their use of carcinogenic ingredients in products targeted at black women gains traction. They urge that these lye-based products be taken off the shelves as they are toxic…

ByDocument WomenAugust 8, 20210Comments

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#WNCYA: The Laws We Fight ft Fakhrriyyah Hashim

The seventh episode of our podcast “We’re Not Crazy, You Are” has dropped! In this episode, we speak to Nigerian Activist Fakhrriyyah Hashim, founder of #ArewaMeToo and #NorthNormal, on systemic gender inequality. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Please share your feedback using the hashtag #WNCYA Catch up on previous episodes here …

ByDocument WomenAugust 3, 20210Comments

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The Olympics are in full swing and Tokyo 2021 is proving to be revolutionary for the women involved. From unprecedented stands against unfavourable rules to record wins, here are five news stories about women from the Olympics. Thirteen-year-old Momiji Nishiya became the first female gold medalist in the women’s street skateboarding event. The silver and…

ByDocument WomenAugust 1, 20210Comments

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Around The World In 5

Arewa’s First Female Scribe – Zaynab Alkali

Around The World In 5

Biography of Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe

#WNCYA: The labels we fought to lose ft Rachita Sharma

Biography of Nana Asmau

#WNCYA: The Skin We Fought To Love ft Shari Melanin

Around The World In 5

#WNCYA: The Laws We Fight ft Fakhrriyyah Hashim

Around The World In 5

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