by Niyati Asati In South Asia, where traditional mindsets remain deeply rooted, feminism is more complex than in many Western societies and embracing the label of feminist often requires considerable courage. ‘Motichur’ is a collection of essays by Begum Rokeya that explores the oppression faced by women and argues that their emancipation was essential to …
by Ruhamah Ifere Every March, the world pauses to celebrate women. Social media fills with affirmations, organizations host events, and global leaders reiterate commitments to gender equality. But beyond the noise and symbolism, a critical question lingers: What did we actually do with Women’s Month 2026? This year’s International Women’s Day 2026 was themed “Rights. …
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by Lilian Elochukwu Terna-Ayua Everyone is born free and equal in dignity and rights, as stated in Article 1 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948. This is a powerful moral claim. Yet globally, invisible lines divide opportunities long before an individual is born or old enough to make independent decisions. Globally, …
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by Joyce Wachau Chege Yesterday was June 25. It was just a few hours ago, I keep telling myself, over and over and over again. In the bus on my way to work, I watch as life goes by, as if nothing had happened. By the time I alight, two work bags well balanced on …
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by Similoluwa Ifedayo “Heyyyy, babyyyy.” That’s how I greet my mum almost every time I call her. My voice goes soft, full of affection. I do it unconsciously now with a mix of warmth and admiration. And when my friend hears me call my mother that, she laughs. I always smile and tell her, “She’s …
Womanhood is Beautiful. And Tiring. And Expensive. And Everything at Once. Read More »
by Ramna Saeed Sana Yousaf, a minor girl with dreams and hopes recently became prey of institutionalized toxic masculinity. The tragedy escalated when the totality of her identity was reduced to a mere “tiktoker” undermining her identity. This dehumanization is not just irresponsible journalism; it’s a twisted erasure of her personhood. She wasn’t a headline. …
She was a Minor, not a TikToker, Call Sana Yousaf’s murder what it is — A Femicide Read More »
by Qaiser Nawab The Commonwealth Pavilion at COP29 in Azerbaijan served as a beacon of hope and innovation as leaders, activists, and changemakers convened to discuss “Enhancing Youth and Women’s Green Skills: Based on the Commonwealth Experience.” I had the privilege of addressing this gathering, bringing voices from marginalized communities to the forefront and advocating …
The Mother Land Forum 2025 held from February 8 – 9, powered by Afreximbank and hosted by Mother Land Hub, marked a defining moment in African and diaspora engagement. Held at SOAS University of London, the summit saw Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), honoured with the inaugural Mother Land Annual …
by G Sai Prashanth Defying stigmas and stereotypes Age-old refrains like, why should I send you to school when I have a son who will carry my name? are not just well-known in rural India; they can also be heard echoing in India’s urban agglomerations brimming with multi-storey buildings. In India, marriage is still at …
Connecting Threads: Concerns of Every Indian Girl Child Read More »