‘Then a Wind Blew’ reveals human dimension of Zimbabwe’s independence trauma
‘Then a Wind Blew’ tells the story of Zimbabwe’s independence war through the voices of three women. It is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand those times.
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The fate of Libyan women’s rights hangs in the balance
A golden opportunity to create a peaceful, united Libya where women can enjoy their full human rights must not be lost, says Amal Bourhrous
How to navigate sexual spaces after a traumatic experience
Sexual violence against women and young girls is still all too common. Nqabisa Faku and Kayla Beare look at ways to combat the problem.
Kenya’s queens of the road
While motorcycles are a growth market in Africa, a gender revolution is taking place in Kenya, where women are not only passengers, but also riders and couriers. Aamera Jiwaji reports.
Make room for the strong Black woman
Meghan Markle’s disclosure of racism in Britain’s royal family shows why Black women are still bottom of the heap. It’s time this changed, says Moky Makura.
Táyra Augusto: Loving every inch of yourself
Pressures on women to be skinny cause much physical and mental harm. We need to challenge the norm and reject the conditioning we’ve experienced, says plus-size model Táyra Augusto.