By Alexandra Maduagwu In many ways, this [life] journey has always been about finding and naming myself. Looking back, there have been moments when my truest form of self breaks through the clutter of heteronormativity, religious ideals and internalised homophobia. It is in examining those moments, which are often scattered across the timeline of my... Read More

Gender equality, Gender Roles, International Women's Day, International Women's Month, nigeria, NonBinary, woman, womanhood

June 21, 2013

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Opinion: Monsters who rape women should be treated like the ‘Hawalli Beast’

by Wale Odunsi “The history of every country is carved by the hand of man, while the hope and love of humanity is born of a woman’s soul” – Joe Fazio Each time I decide to write on subjects that are miles away from politics, I feel this internal joy; the type I am sure... Read More

adolescence, beautiful creations, childhood, men, menstruate, Monsters, pregnant, What if, womanhood

January 20, 2013

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Judith Osinaike: The journey to womanhood (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Beyond the biological, physiological and psychological intricacies of our gender, I have come to understand albeit within a context of rigorous and inquisitive soul searching that there is more to being a woman than meets the eye. When a girl reaches the threshold of womanhood at the crossroads of adolescence, there is a heightened sense... Read More

belief, Judith Osinaike, life, strengths, value, womanhood