Ghana hosted a reparations conference where Caricom presented its 10-point plan, adopting a global framework for reparative justice. A key demand was compensation for gender-based violence against enslaved African women, highlighting historical amnesia and the ongoing legacies of misogynoir.
A Kenyan autobiographical play, 'Free Me,' is sparking conversations about the country's rising gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide rates. The play, by Gathoni Kimuyu, depicts her experience with domestic abuse and reflects a public outcry for government action.
A woman recounts her deep friendship with Annabel, from childhood to their work at a Ghanaian refugee settlement, culminating in Annabel's tragic murder by her partner. The author reflects on their shared dreams, Annabel's vibrant life, and the enduring pain of senseless violence.
Sabine Nkusi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, now leads gender-based violence initiatives for Tearfund. She runs retreats for survivors and "Transforming Masculinities" courses, challenging harmful gender norms and reducing intimate partner violence, with research showing significant drops in affected communities.
Argentina is grappling with a femicide crisis after the bodies of two teenage girls, Agostina Vega (14) and Dulce Candia (17), were found murdered days apart. The killings highlight ongoing feminist concerns, particularly amid the far-right Milei administration's cuts to gender-based violence support.
Brittany Higgins revealed she kept her name after marriage due to pride and her ongoing fight against gender-based violence. A documentary highlights the toll legal battles and media scrutiny have taken on her.
Brittany Higgins revealed she kept her name after marriage due to pride and her ongoing fight against gender-based violence. A documentary highlights the toll of legal battles and media scrutiny on her mental health.
Thousands marched in Nairobi demanding the government declare femicide and child disappearances a national crisis. Organizers issued a 40-day ultimatum for action, citing the murder of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto and alarming statistics on gender-based violence and missing children.
