This past weekend, the internet buzzed with conversation around Straw, a film that, though deceptively simple in form, cuts deep into the marrow of what it means to be a
This past weekend, the internet buzzed with conversation around Straw, a film that, though deceptively simple in form, cuts deep into the marrow of what it means to be a
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (1936–2018) was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and political figure, recognised for her tireless efforts in the struggle for freedom and equality. Born on 26 September 1936,
Wangari Maathai (1940–2011) was a Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and Nobel laureate who dedicated her life to the causes of environmental conservation, women’s rights, and democracy. Born on April 1,
When asked to describe her journey, Mas’ooda pauses thoughtfully. “It’s such a difficult question,” she admits. But her story is one worth telling, a tale of preservice, discovery and a
A Passionate & Articulate Woman Naomi Nhiwatiwa is a very articulate and vivacious woman who looks younger than her 39 years and is convinced that her father’s instruction to remember
By Shazia Abba We deserve representation. We deserve leadership that doesn’t ask us to choose between our children and our careers and we deserve to author our own stories,
Women are the bearers of lineage and play a crucial role in shaping society Elizabeth “Liz” Nasaka’s life story shines brightly in the intricate fabric of existence, portraying strength, transformation,
Affectionately known as “Madam Rukia”, Rukia’s innovative healthcare delivery in Marsabit County, Kenya, through donkey outreach and a staunch battle against female genital mutilation, has bridged traditional and modern practices,
In a decisive act of leadership that has struck a chord across Africa, Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has rejected a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct
The Dahomey Amazons, also known as the Mino or N’Nonmiton, were a renowned all-female military regiment in the Kingdom of Dahomey, which existed in the present-day Republic of Benin. While






