Violence affects women AND men
by Priscilla Taiwo Today, November 25th, is the start of 16 days of activism against *gender-based violence (GBV) internationally. GBV […]
Do you know any African male feminists? Here’s one
I’ve been waiting for a chance to write this piece for many years now. Today, the opportunity presents itself, in
In search of an Esan girl
by Elect Alenkhe It was a seemingly ordinary Thursday afternoon, only that it seemed the Sun was bent on showing
“The Complete Woman” writing contest
Throughout the month of October 2021, AFFIRM is running a writing contest on the topic of “The Complete Woman”. Priscilla
Safe Haven
by Nathalie Ukwu It was a regular night at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). As I placed my textbooks
What makes us stand out as women
by Priscilla Taiwo Attention ladies! There are several misconceptions about being female, whether you’re a teenager, a young adult or
An African Feminist Framework project
I am super thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a prestigious ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) Postdoctoral*
Research Participants Wanted
Do you live in Enugu, Nigeria? Do you identify as an innovative young entrepreneur*? Are you female and between 18-35
My Experience during the Covid-19 pandemic
by Jackline Okello Here is what kept me going when I looked at the situation around me – I think
Resilience
Yesterday, the AFFIRM page on Facebook pulled up some memories from the 2019 Sprint postgraduate women’s development programme that I