Are We There Yet? Perspectives on Women and Leadership

This profile explores notions of leadership by highlighting the perspectives of six leaders (five women, one man) from diverse backgrounds. They shared with me the challenges and pleasures of being…

Abused Women's Understandings of Intimate Partner Violence and the Link to In…

In this article, we explore how women survivors of intimate partner violence understand the abuse they endured and the possible link to intimate femicide. This is a qualitative study based on a f…

Uganda Baseline Survey on the African Women's Rights Protocol- The Maputo Pro…

Why the Maputo Protocol? A key question posed by many stakeholders is why the Maputo Protocol in light of existing laws and human rights instruments at the international, regional and national leve…

Rural Women's Perspectives on Marriage and Related Issues: Analysis of Person…

This paper is guided by the feminist theoretical perspective which argues that if you want to know about women, you should start with women, for they know.

Hashtag Feminism, #SolidarityIsForWhiteWomen, and the Other #FemFuture

On August 12th, 2013, the hashtag #SolidarityIsForWhiteWomen trended worldwide. In four short days, it was tweeted over 75,465 times (Topsy 2015). Coined by Mikki Kendall (@Karynthia) during a Twit…

Gender Differentials in Criminal Behaviour in Nigeria

The relationship between gender and crime is intense and persistent. Both women and men commit and are victims of crime, but their perspectives, understanding, and interpretation of the crime are…

Monitoring and Investigating Excessive Use of Force

Law enforcement officials throughout the world may have to use force in the course of their duties. But unlike many of the activities for which law enforcement officials are responsible (e.g. traff…

Faith, Feminism and Fundamentalisms: Theo Sowa in plenary discussion with Eve…

This discussion of the nexus of religion, fundamentalisms and feminism on the continent took place at the 4th African Feminist Forum in Harare in April 2016.

The 2nd African Feminist Forum: Feminist Power, Agency and Resistance - New V…

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Where is the Money for Women's rights in Africa; An African Feminist Resource…

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