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KENYA: The Day I Was Cut
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As a young girl, Sarah Sofia looked forward to the day she would be circumcised. When she entered high school, she learned the truth about the painful and unnecessary practice.
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Sabdio Roba
Posted on Apr 04, 2018
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UGANDA: Love, Work, and Sickle Cell
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After her child was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, Juliet Acom made it her life’s mission to educate others.
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Juliet Acom
Posted on Apr 18, 2018
One Woman. One Laptop. One big Audacious Dream.
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I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
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Kirthi
Posted on Feb 14, 2018
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MAURITIUS: There is More Light Than Darkness in This World
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After leaving an abusive relationship, Lukshana Gopaul discovered the power of gratitude.
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LuxG
Posted on Jan 03, 2018
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CAMEROON: I Will Not Let Disability Silence Me
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Ndi Veronica Ngum grew up with a disability that threatened her independence. Now, she’s a powerful disability rights activist working to empower others.
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Veronica Ngum Ndi
Posted on Mar 22, 2018
The letter I can no longer wait to write
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The awakening A few weeks ago, Women’s Hour, a BBC Radio four programme dedicated a week to discussing the menopause. I remember waking up each morning, anxious for when the programme will come on air as women from all works…
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Vweta
Posted on Mar 07, 2018
Hell in High school.
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I joined high school in 2006 and one I thing I remember was how impolite people were with me, how they segregated me because of my size, how they treated me because of how I looked like. I do not know who defines beauty in…
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Dorothy Nabakooza
Posted on Feb 26, 2018
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NIGERIA: I Was Fired for Being Pregnant
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In Nigeria, women are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. But when Mary Ero asked for time off, her company refused.
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Mary Ero
Posted on Feb 21, 2017
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GHANA: Girls Need to Know What a Good Marriage Looks Like
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Through education, Sophia Atadana helps girls escape cycles of abuse.
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Sophia Atadana
Posted on Mar 09, 2017
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CAMEROON: Free Our Sisters From Forced Marriage
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As she watched a friend struggle to survive a nightmare marriage, Clodine knew she had to do everything she could to help.
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Clodine Mbuli Shei
Posted on Jan 18, 2017
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NIGERIA: I Stood Up to My Father’s Tyranny
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A moment of courage led to a lifelong commitment to speak out for women and girls.
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QueenVirtuous
Posted on Mar 23, 2017
I did not allow her to kill my dream.
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“They are not going to come for the event “a young female mentor told me during our first meeting. This was 4 years ago when I was greatly in need and searching for female mentors in the STEM fields. I was surprised when she…
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Sophie Ngassa
Posted on Mar 06, 2018
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RWANDA: Our Periods Should Be a Source of Pride and Power
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As a storyteller for positive change, Blandine Umuziranenge is working to end the shame around menstruation that she experienced as a teenager.
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Kadablah
Posted on Mar 16, 2017
We Moved from a Virtual Meet up to Valuable Physical Meeting.
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You met me on a social platform You shared your personal stories in our social network You called me ‘My dear sister’ You shared your point of view during virtual calls in your unique voice You posted your beautiful pictures…
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Sophie Ngassa
Posted on May 17, 2018
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ZIMBABWE: No One Told Me About My Period
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As a teenager, Edinah Masanga had to figure out menstruation on her own. She questions why there is still so much reluctance to speak honestly about periods.
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Edinah
Posted on Sep 05, 2017
I overcame my fears through the use of social media
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I overcame my fears through the use of the social media . Life as a student has been the most intriguing thing for me. With its good times, rough times, though times, days of thunder and tornados, trial and horrible moments…
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Suh Diviner
Posted on Jun 07, 2018
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CAMEROON: An Open Letter to Body Shamers
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Leila Kigha takes a stand against society's beauty standards, exchanging self-hatred for body love.
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leila Kigha
Posted on Jan 26, 2017
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RWANDA: Access to Sanitary Products Is Not Enough
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Patricia Sugi shares her first period story and asks us to come together to help vulnerable girlsembrace menstruation.
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MwamikaziSug
Posted on Dec 19, 2017
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CAMEROON: I Wish My Mother Had Taught Me about Sex
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Iyamail would have made different choices as a teen had she known more about sex. Now she’s determined to help girls today avoid her missteps.
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iyamail
Posted on Apr 18, 2017
Thanks to digital technology for changing perceptions for women and girls with disabilities
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I am a woman with a disability living in a community where the perception about women and girls with disabilities it that they are “good for nothing”, they don’t need to go to school; but need to stay at home doing all chore…
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Veronica Ngum Ndi
Posted on May 16, 2018
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CAMEROON: My Father Has Dementia. Let's End the Stigma.
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The pain of watching her father lose his memory inspired Nakinti to take the first step towards changing her community’s perception of dementia.
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Nakinti
Posted on Nov 02, 2017
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NIGERIA: I Am A Girl Who Codes
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Kike didn't let perfectionism hold her back from realizing her dream of learning how to code.
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Kike
Posted on Nov 08, 2017
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DRC: Bringing Healthcare Closer to the People
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A tragedy set Adele on the path to making healthcare accessible in rural Democratic Republic of Congo.
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adelejf
Posted on Mar 07, 2017
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CAMEROON: The Internet Blackout Hurts Women and Girls
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Sophie Ngassa uses technology to empower girls in her community. But a months-long Internet blackout threatens to upend her efforts.
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Sophie Ngassa
Posted on Mar 30, 2017
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NIGERIA: Let’s Give Teen Mothers a Second Chance
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Girls' advocate Aramide Oikelome says it’s time to stop rejecting teen mothers and start encouraging them.
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Aramide Oikelome
Posted on Apr 06, 2017

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