We visit girls and women from developing countries, and share their stories.
Wikipedia defines Street harassment also called Cat Calling as: “A form of harassment primarily sexual harassment that consists of unwanted sexualized comments, provocative gestures, honking, wolf-whistling, indecent exposures, stalking, persistent sexual advances, and touching by strangers, in public areas such as streets, shopping malls and public transportation” CAT CALLING – A TALE NEED TO BE […]
Single Shaming, according to relationships counsellor Stephanie Regan is: “referencing a person’s single status as something that needs changing or fixing” In addition, it can be defined as “the stereotyping, stigmatizing and discrimination against people who are single”. WHY SINGLE NIGERIAN WOMEN STRUGGLE TO RENT HOMES SINGLE SHAMING – A TALE FROM NIGERIA In Nigeria, […]
Pregnancy discrimination is a form of employment discrimination in which a female is hired or fired due to her pregnancy. Many women face this problem during and after their pregnancy. This unfair treatment includes denial of time off for pregnant employees and refusal of promotion in many cases. Moreover, it refers to unfavorable conditions for […]
A large number of women in Africa suffer from the dreadful consequences of backward ideologies and traditions. Recently, an African woman shared her story of how she faced a heated argument with her neighbour. The topic was about her ‘choice of deciding the number of children she will bear’ after her marriage. Unfortunately, in African […]
In Nigerian society, a woman who do not have children, especially those who voluntarily choose not to become mothers are seen by men and other women as someone, not “woman enough”.
Many women around the world are quietly fighting an uphill battle at home, at work, and in institutions. Sexual harassment is the battleground. The figures are astounding. Hundreds of thousands of women are sexually harassed every day. Women in poor countries are afraid to speak up due to norms and traditions. Furthermore, they feel embarrassed […]
“The main reason of poverty in Africa is the lack of access to clean, safe water and proper sanitation” AFRICAN WOMEN AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER Epidemic in Africa is due to a number of reasons. These reasons vary from political instability, ethnic conflicts to climate changes. Africa is a continent most affected by climate […]
OVERALL STATUS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA African women have been working in agriculture, trading, and other economic endeavours, but most of them are employed in the informal sector. In 1985, women’s labour force participation in Africa ranged from 17% in Mali to 49% in Mozambique and Tanzania according to World Bank, 1985. African women are the guardian of their children’s welfare and have a clear obligation to provide materially for them. They are the household administrators, responsible for providing food, nutrition, water, health, education, and family planning to a higher extent than in other developing countries. There are around 195 countries on planet Earth today. Their customs and traditions vary according to their location. People living in Africa own a different style of living than the rest of the world. African women spend most […]
“GETTING EDUCATION IN AFRICA IS A BIG CHALLENGE FOR GIRLS. ALL BECAUSE OF THE FLAWS IN AFRICAN EDUCATION SYSTEM“ Each and every human being on planet Earth has a right to get education. It is a significant factor in the progress of a country and establishment of a successful nation. This holistic process of learning […]
DEFINING PERIOD POVERTY Period poverty is defined as an inadequate access to menstrual hygiene tools and education. But not limited to sanitary products, washing facilities, and waste management. “It is a worldwide issue, affecting millions of women and girls who are hampered or even threatened by their inability to afford basic menstruation care” The Royal […]