Bineta Diop – indomnitable fighter for women’s rights
In an exclusive interview, Senegal’s Bineta Diop, perhaps Africa’s most formidable fighter for women’s rights, talks to us about her work.
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Dismantling the fear factory of female oppression
In “Female Fear Factory”, Pumela Dineo Gqola examines the complexity of living in a patriarchal culture as a woman. Review and interview with the author by Gail Collins.
Gender equality is still sluggish at best
Recent reports on the state of gender inequality in finance, business and the workplace confirm that resource allocation to GEE is meagre and progress towards its implementation painstakingly slow.
‘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.
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.