Learn To Mind Your Business On Social Media
In this day and age where privacy isn’t in vogue anymore? This day and age where everyone seems to be an authority in their thoughts and especially on social media? It is important to tell people to learn how to mind their business! Sincerely, I do not understand why someone would jump on another person’s […]
Some ‘Mondays’ Like This!
I went for a house party yesterday. It was a great time of mad fun. I danced my legs out, ate, networked and enjoyed the last part of the weekend before heading to Monday even though I could see Monday staring at me but I didn’t care. Let’s catch some fun before we head to […]
The Hurdles Of A Working Mum
This new year I decided to talk to Mr Husband about the struggles I have been through and still going through as a working mom. I have two kids and husband is thinking about pregnancy, don’t let me deceive you, I am not doing anything. I am not ready to go through that route at […]
New Moroccan Law Fails To Protect Women From Forced Marriage
The new law criminalizes “harassment, aggression, sexual exploitation or ill treatment of women” A new law criminalising violence against women that came into effect in Morocco on Wednesday does not fully protect women against forced marriage or domestic violence, activists said. Campaigners broadly welcomed the new law, which criminalizes “harassment, aggression, sexual exploitation or ill […]
‘I Will Rape You’ – Female Journalists Face ‘Relentless’ Abuse
More than half of women in media have suffered work-related abuse, threats or physical attacks in the past year Female journalists are facing a “relentless” barrage of attacks and harassment, with nearly a third considering leaving the profession as a result, media support organisations have warned. More than half of women in media have suffered […]
AMVCA : Our Favourite Looks
The AMVCA is no doubt one of the most anticipated award shows every year. It is also arguable one of the most glamourous nights in the Nigerian Entertainment scene. This year, glam did not come to play, it totally slayed and knocked us off our seats. Celebrities brought their A-game with their outfits and set […]
Uganda Set To Launch Women Hospital
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda on behalf of government on Thursday officially received the newly constructed Women’s hospital at Mulago National Hospital ahead of its opening on Monday. The 450- bed capacity hospital whose construction has taken five years cost $20m and $10m (about Shs100 billion in total) for the equipment which was funded by the […]
Rape, Sexual Molestation On The Rise In South Africa – Crime Statistics
The latest crime statistics show a slight – very slight – increase in reported sexual offences. What do we need to see in order to begin addressing gender-based violence in South Africa? On Tuesday, the South African Police Service briefed the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police on crime statistics and showed a 0.9% increase in […]
Absence Of Female Police Officers Hampering Fight Against Sexual Violence
The absence of female police officers at majority of the police posts in the districts of Gomba and Mukono, is hampering the fight against sexual violence against women, an official has said. Ms Noor Nakibuuka Musisi, an official from a Center for Health, Human Rights and Development, explained earlier today that the absence of the […]
African Countries Urged To Toughen Laws On Female Genital Mutilation
Millions of girls in Africa are at risk of female genital mutilation because their governments are failing to enforce laws banning the internationally condemned practice, campaigners said on Thursday. Six countries which are home to 16 million girls – Chad, Liberia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Sudan – still do not even criminalise FGM, according […]
Dear Woman, Embrace Your Femininity
Nnenna, how come your breasts looks like that of a pregnant woman? Who has been sucking it? What kind of bra are you using? You should use firmer bras, you should work on this thing, men don’t like women whose breasts are all over the place especially when they aren’t married. I have been constantly […]
The Manipulators
When my friend asked me if I could work under intense pressure, I said yes but was wondering how intense this pressure could be. I sent my application and I was selected. It was later I discovered that this company disguises to be a regular company but it is the Church office of the place […]
Young Women Must Come Out And Shame Their Abusers
About 80 girls and women marched in Duncan Village at the weekend to protest against women abuse and gender-based violence in the township. The march, on 8 September, was organised by the Ikhayalethu Girls’ Club in Duncan Village, supported by Bumb’ ingomso, which is part of the Small Projects Foundation, and the Buffalo City Metropolitan […]
Mo Abudu Launches Global Mentoring Scheme For Young Women
Serial entrepreneur and media personality, Mo Abudu, has announced plan to launch a mentoring programme, Your Dream Moment with Mo – The Power Series, for young women in Nigeria and a number of international locations, in January 2019. According to a statement, the pioneering scheme aims to boost the self-esteem and capability of women aged […]
Female Ministers Applaud President Over Appointments
Newly-appointed female ministers have hailed President Mnangagwa’s decision to increase the number of women in Cabinet as a positive development and an affirmation of his commitment to gender parity. There are six female ministers in the new Cabinet, up from the previous four, an increase which translates to about 30 percent representation of women in […]