Category: Life
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Femme Africa’s Sound Lab: Empowering Female Creatives in Nigeria’s Music Industry
Femme Africa’s dedication to women in music shines in the intentional space created for growth and community. Testimonials from participants showcase the program’s positive and sense of empowerment.
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Nine Female-Owned Handmade Footwear Brands to Shop in Nigeria
Whether you’re in Lagos or the diaspora, are a proud supporter of handmade fashion or are new to the space, below is a curated list of some appealing and affordable female-owned handmade footwear brands to shop out of Nigeria.
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Using Childcare, the Act for Early Years Seeks to Protect Women
Childcare points to motherhood; like the care of a child is only meant for mothers, an unwritten rule for the whole world to adhere—no questions asked.
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Through Cultural Gender-Based Practices, Women Often Uphold Misogyny
This concept extends beyond gender-based practices. Older women play roles in upholding misogynistic practices across various aspects of womanhood, from marriage to societal roles.
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In Morocco, Argan Oil Cooperatives Create Opportunity and Community for Women
The Argan oil cooperatives are a lifeline for women, particularly those who are divorced, who would otherwise struggle to find any paid work – let alone something with a consistent and stable salary.
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Women’s Lung Cancer Rates In The UK Expected To Surpass Men’s For the First Time
According to charity figures reported by The Guardian, there would likely be 34,835 women diagnosed with cancer in 2038-2040, compared to 31,353 males.
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US-Based Religious Conservatives Groups Lobby to Restrict Abortion in Africa
Family Watch International, a Christian conservative NGO whose anti-LGBTQ+ position, anti-abortion activities, and “intense focus on Africa” led to its categorization as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Centre.
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Alara Lagos Gives a One-of-a-Kind Retail Experience at the Brooklyn Museum
Reni Folawiyo takes her luxe boutique, Alara Lagos, global in the ongoing Africa Fashion Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
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A Trailblazing Voice for Inclusion – A conversation with Abia Akram, Disability Activist and Sightsavers Trustee
Abia Akram is based Pakistan and is a trustee on Sightsavers UK Board. She is also the Project Director for the Special Talent Exchange Programme, a cross-disability organization; CEO of the National Forum of Woman with Disability.