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Why the Ugandan miniskirt ban proposal is good news If the government passes a proposal that bans miniskirts, Uganda may soon join the list of countries to restrict women from making independent choices about what they wear. If the bill, which … Continue reading

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How African Feminism Changed the World ‘Feminism’ has often been seen as a Western concept, but African women are increasingly redefining it to suit their own purposes. This, in turn, is influencing the rest of the world. Read the rest … Continue reading

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6 powerful, brilliant, beautiful women who inspired us over the past year. and our photos of them. nneka egbuna, ory okolloh, sonia rolland, simphiwe dana, staceyann chin, and zanele muholi more photos available on our flickr!

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So many men were murdered during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide that the women were left to pick up the pieces… but it has not been an easy task. Read More

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The brilliant, fearless, and inspirational Aloisea Inyumba. Your light will never be extinguished. Thank you. Photo taken in 1991, via williampike

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“I think right at the beginning when I was a young child, I wanted to come home. I always had a passion. I always missed Rwanda. …there was always a passion and a kind of a special feeling to listen … Continue reading

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Malinbongiwe: South African photo exhibition featuring women who played an active role in the fight against apartheid.

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The 12+ Program in Rwanda, supported by PSI, the Nike Foundation, the Rwandan Ministry of Health, and other partners, is a model for success. Every week, 10 to 12-year-old girls across Rwanda meet in youth centers and schools to discuss and learn about topics … Continue reading

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