In the past months, I traveled across seven provinces of Nepal, some places so remote that our climate awareness event was the very first of its kind there. These were open, honest, sometimes painful dialogues with women who have been living the climate crisis in their bodies, in their fields, and in their everyday lives. […]
April in South Africa is marked as Freedom Month — a time when we are expected to reflect on the long road to liberation and celebrate how far we’ve come since 1994. But as this month draws to a close, it feels dishonest to celebrate. Instead, it feels more fitting to grieve, to rage, and
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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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Theme: “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.” Dates: April 9–11, 2025 | Venue: Kampala, Uganda Pre-events: April 7–8, 2025 The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) will be held in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to 11, 2025. The Forum, organized
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Imagine being trapped in the darkest, most terrifying moment of your life—only for that nightmare to stretch on for years, even decades. Imagine crying for help and hearing nothing but silence. Imagine seeking justice, only to be met with indifference, delays, and a system that seems designed to break you instead of protecting you. This
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For years, Zintle Khobeni believed herself strong enough to resist violence. But in 2015, a gang-rape in her home in Johannesburg shattered her sense of security and sent her world crumbling. At just 24, she was forced to confront the brutal realities of sexual violence and its lasting societal repercussions. Seeking a fresh start, Zintle
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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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I still remember feeling a surge of hope I felt when I first got involved in youth activism. I was just 15 then. My friends and I were eager about making a difference–fighting for children’s rights, youth participation, women’s rights, and ensuring securing education for all. We were equally committed to advancing sexual and reproductive
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Some moments don’t just pass through our lives—they tattoo themselves onto our souls, inked in emotion, purpose, and the undeniable weight of history, the present moment and our destiny. Moments that reignite our fire, strengthen our resolve, and remind us exactly why we refuse to back down in the fight for justice. One such moment
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