Tag: african women
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Bridging Generations: Working Together to End FGM Against Women & Girls in Africa
The Campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) isn’t just another campaign it’s a crucial human rights mission that demands the collaboration of generations, survivor-focused strategies, and long-term donor support. This […]
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Understanding FGM and Violence Against Women
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most challenging issues within the spectrum of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Despite its severe health implications and the global movement […]
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Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria: How Far Have We Come?
Understanding FGM/C Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) is a practice that is still occurring in about 30 African countries, as well as across the Middle East and Asia. It […]
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AWRA and Orchid Project Introduce Africa Network to End FGM/C at Women Deliver 2023
KIGALI, RWANDA – African Women Rights Advocates (AWRA) and Orchid Project are excited to introduce and co-host the Africa Network to End FGM/C – the first-of-its-kind African-led initiative at […]
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Ending FGM: Time to Shift the Power to Women & Frontline Activists
As an organization principled on collaboration not competition, last month was a pivotal milestone for AWRA. Some of our co-founders were privileged to participate in a retreat near Lake Naivasha, […]
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Here’s what we learned from ESD Global’s self-defense training for women
As a movement, African Women Rights Advocates (AWRA) believes in creating safer spaces for women, where survivors can heal and thrive. We believe all women and girls should be […]
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Teenager Bassant Khalid’s Suicide Highlights the Brutality of Slut-Shaming Culture in Egypt
Earlier this month news, Bassant Khalid committed suicide in Egypt after being blackmailed with deep fake photos. The news was devastating to the Egyptian public, and her death was […]
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Meet Ola Labib — the first Black Muslim Sudanese woman to perform at the O2
Happy New Year to all AWRA allies and members out there! We’re excited to start the New Year celebrating the accomplishments of African women. In this exclusive interview, […]
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‘Purity culture’ is wounding women and sexual assault victims across Africa
There is nothing as damaging as the teachings of purity culture. I would know this as a woman living in Nigeria where our traditions and two main practiced […]
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Open Letter: Egypt Must Take Serious and Genuine Steps to End Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination has been a long-standing crisis in Egypt for far too long. With the 80th Session of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination […]
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4 Ways We Can Support Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa
The creative manufacturing and handmade sector is the second largest employer in developing countries. The African continent is renowned for its diverse culture and heritage. Many handmade artisans […]
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Women & Girls in Nigeria Need New Resources to Address Gender-Based Violence
In my home country of Nigeria, there’s always been an eerie silence surrounding gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can be described as any act of violence that is directed […]
