Africa Archives - Page 21 of 35

Wonder Girls: Memory is Fighting Child Marriage in Malawi

PUBLISHED 10/13/2017 by Paola Gianturco and Alex Sangster

“One of the discouraging things for girls is that they have no one to speak for them when they are violated. I want to be the lawyer who assists girls so they are able to access justice.”

Taking Back Their Power and Their Country

PUBLISHED 10/12/2017 by Sitawa Wafula

In 2013, the Central African Republic was driven into a war. Women and girls remain the most affected—as both as targets of rape and sexual slavery as a tactic of war.

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Wonder Girls: Latifah is Demanding Rights in Uganda

PUBLISHED 10/12/2017 by Paola Gianturco and Alex Sangster

“We are using our power as educated girls who know our rights.”

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Wonder Girls: Brenda is Mobilizing Her Community in Kenya

PUBLISHED 10/11/2017 by Paola Gianturco and Alex Sangster

“When they see we are doing something great, they will apologize.”

An End to FGM

PUBLISHED 9/25/2017 by Jordannah Elizabeth

Nigeria has joined 23 African countries in banning female genital mutilation.

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Peace Heroes: Sureya Roble is Bringing Women to the Table to Fight Extremism in Kenya

PUBLISHED 9/6/2017 by International Civil Society Action Network

“Whatever decisions and policies are being put forth, women must be at the forefront.”

Kenya’s Education Act Now Provides Girls in School With Free Sanitary Pads

PUBLISHED 7/3/2017 by Madeline Kim

Kenyan girls miss 3.5 million days of school per month due to their periods.

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Where Women’s Independence Lifts Up Entire Communities

PUBLISHED 6/30/2017 by Madeline Kim

Education and vocational training are crucial in allowing women in the Democratic Republic of Congo to become independent and capable of providing for their families.