#ChildNotBride

The hot button issue of child marriage has once again polarised Nigeria. This time at the hands of

Pan-Africanism & the Women's Movement

In this sixth issue of the African Women’s Journal, we continue to keep the African Women’s Decade Alive

Très Chers Jeunes

Discours de Mr Le Premier Ministre de la République du Cap Vert: Très Chers Jeunes, Futur de ce

Reflections on WOMEN RISING

Ms Afropolitan shared her thoughts on the recent film we produced along with UNDP; WOMEN RISING: Poltical Leadership

Let's Talk Abortion

By Naisola Likimani Let’s put the facts on the table. Evidence shows that abortion has been happening for

WOMEN RISING: Political Leadership in Africa

In Africa, as in the rest of the world, women are largely underrepresented in the political arena. However

Demystifying Myths of Youth Participation in Post 2015

By Esther Eshiet As the world over counts down to the 2015 the deadline for the fulfillment of

Young women said it all!

Reflections of the Post 2015 African Youth Consultative Meeting This is a personal account of my participation at

When a girl is married under the age of 18…

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What Will it Really Take to Turn the Tide for Women in Africa and HIV/AIDS?

By Hannah Ondiek HIV/AIDS is a major problem in Africa especially for women. As one of the objectives

Young African Women Must Rise

By Hannah Ondiek “Women must remove barriers to economic emancipation”, the African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini