Thread by @EyalaBlog

First Sunday of February and I still can't decide between "The year will go in flash" and "Farewell January, you sure took your time". I'd better stick to my Sunday routine and share the reads about #Africa, #Feminism, & #WomensRights that stuck with me.

#SundayRead #amreading

This one is my favorite. @OhTimehin ushers us into the so-called 'month of love' in the most powerful way. I stan a fierce #Afrifem with a sharp mind and superb writing skills.

Via @The_Corres
#SundayRead #amreading #love
#feminist
bit.ly/2ud8f4P

The capacity patriarchy has of reinventing itself is the scariest thing.

Exhibit 45212348 (sorry for any inaccuracies, I'm being conservative here): Men in parts of East Africa are coercing women into breastfeeding them. Trash 🚮.

bit.ly/36SAl2C
#SundayRead #amreading

The silence of bystanders while I was being assaulted is the worst betrayal I've ever experienced, yet I often wonder if I would've known how to react in that moment. I'm bookmarking this guide by @VICE just in case.

bit.ly/2OlxZTB
#SundayRead #amreading

The dangers of NGO-izing humanitarian work and how it leads to silencing the people that such work is supposed to serve - but also of those doing the work... This piece hits way too close to home.

By Ayah Al-Oballi on @7iber
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bit.ly/31jqAth

Lina Ben Mhenni's passing is such tragic news. An activist and blogger who played a major role in organizing and documenting the #Tunisia uprisings, she still had so much to teach us.

Rest in power Lina.

bit.ly/2S9fSBr
#SundayRead #linabenmhenni #RIP #amreading

(Shameless plug alert). If you haven't yet read my interview with @drtlaleng, you are missing out. She's a South African medical doctor, a reproductive justice advocate and a fierce #feminist who never shies away from controversy. A queen!

bit.ly/38Mz4vg

That's it for this week! Can't wait to hear your thoughts and find out what you're reading today. Have a beautiful Sunday, and a beautiful month ahead 🙂

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