What is an inclusive society without the protection of the rights and dignity of everyone? This is a question we must ask, not only today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, but every day as we speak about social inclusion, equity, and progress. Too often, our conversations about disability inclusion stop at presence. We […]
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While I join the global community to engage in the #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence, I reflect on how action and solidarity can contribute to addressing global vicious cycle. The 16 Days of activism keeps reminding me that there is no sustainable development without addressing the root causes of violence. These are my thoughts about violence
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By Akem Aurelia Njang As I write this, we’ve been in lockdown for over five weeks. Maybe it will end in a few days. But will things truly get better? We can’t say for sure. During turbulent times like these, women’s realities are often swallowed up by chaos. Their struggles are brushed aside, their pain
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By Nkengafack Eucharia Cameroonian adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are leading the fight for menstrual health justice and dignity (MHJD), despite global funding cuts to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), entrenched cultural stereotypes, taxes on pads, stigmatisation, and menstrual shaming. The lack of support for MHJD has sparked a backlash, yet courageous
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Activists, researchers and practitioners from diverse regions came together for “Inclusive for Who? Voices from the Edges,” a powerful dialogue on inclusion and diversity hosted by Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO). Moderated by WOSSO Fellow Phyu Nwe Win, this thought-provoking Online Townhall explored the complexities of inclusion, challenging tokenism and calling for radical
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On May 27, 2025, I had the privilege of speaking at the “Lunch Lecture: Stories from the MENA Region – The Climate Crisis and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,” hosted by the WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform. As a WOSSO Fellow and advocate from Yemen, this event provided a critical platform to bring forward voices
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With only 5 years remaining, what will the success of the implementation of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals mean for Africa? I attended the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (#ARFSD-11) in Kampala, Uganda, which was jointly organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the
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WOSSO is a consortium formed by two prominent Southern Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs), Gender Links and ARROW and a renowned UK based development firm, MannionDaniels. We share feminist values and a deep concern regarding the narrowing civic space, particularly for women and girls. Funded by the UK government, we envision a world in which the
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Join the #WOSSOFellows at a #CSW69 side event, where they will reflect on their Fellowship experiences and look to the future. You will also get exclusive info on the next Fellowship call. Scan the QR code in the invitation below and join us on Thursday 13 March from 11:00hrs to 13:00hrs *New York time*. If
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Attending the AWID Forum was a transformative experience and a privilege to engage with a diverse and passionate global community. It was inspiring to hear voices from all corners of the world, speaking in different languages and representing generations of activism. This was more than an opportunity to listen to stories – it was a
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