She runs Pearls Safe Haven, a home for survivors of domestic violence in Ghana.
"I want a world where girls can live freely without having to work twice as hard, be extra cautious, or be twice as modest and humble just to survive." — Akosua
2. Matthew Chukwudi Nwozaku from Nigeria
Matthew @Blaise_21 places LGBTQI+ [Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex] girls and women at the forefront of his activism by calling for the eradication of GBV and the fetishization of queer women in Nigeria.
3. Sithembiso (Thembi) Sweswe established the Help Desk Program, a service that mobilizes lawyers to provide free legal assistance to rural women and children in Zimbabwe.
The program has offered legal aid to over 115 young girls and women on GBV issues and land disputes so far
She was a key organizer against sexual violence at the University of Warwick. She further reviewed the school's disciplinary system & pushed for a sexual violence advisor at the school.
She's the President of the National Union of Students @nusuk
5. Irina Novac — Romania
She organized the Camp for Sisterhood project for young Romanian girls aged 16 to 19 to learn about GBV and self-defence.
Part of the camp activities include conversations around gender equality, self-confidence and topics that are "unspeakable".
Melissa Simplíco — Brazil
She spearheaded a school assembly to raise awareness on domestic violence and abuse.
She further educated her peers and faculty on how to press charges against GBV or abuse.
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He is the current Dean of the University of Calabar (@Unical1976) Faculty of Law, accused repeatedly by several female students of sexually abusing them.
This #thread chronicles a timeline that spans EIGHT years.
Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon is a Professor of Law at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
He has held several positions in the institution, including Dean, Faculty of Law; Sub-Dean, Faculty of Law; Head of Department; Chairman, Faculty of Law Graduate Board; and Examination officer.
He is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc
29th August 2015: First report of Cyril Ndifon sexually assaulting a student in his office.
It was alleged that the student, a minor, was retaking a test in his office, and the professor tore her original script.
Ndifon was indicted and suspended in September 2015 after a petition was filed to the office of the Vice Chancellor.
3 Nigerian podcasters have become recipients of Spotify's new $100,000 Africa Podcast Fund initiative.
Ranging from @ISWISPodcast, hosted by @fkabudu and @Jollz to “Tea with Tay”, hosted by @Taymesan
"This is the first-of-its-kind podcast initiative on the continent, the Africa Podcast Fund, this is with the goal of supporting podcasters and further amplifying their stories," Ms Muhutu-Remy said.
“I said what I said” is a podcast where Jolz and FK discuss issues concerning women, ranging from relationships to work to money to enjoyment.
A study has found that 27.6 per cent of South African men aged 18-49 have raped a woman.
In "Why, When and How Men Rape: Understanding Rape Perpetration In South Africa", men listed boredom, a sense of sexual entitlement and punishment as motivation for rape.
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The men confessed to multiple rapes, adding that sometimes they raped women in groups as "entertainment".
A third of the men interviewed experienced no guilt and consequently had not experienced any form of punishment or consequence for their actions.
In August, over 80 men were accused of gang raping eight women and the armed robbery of a video production crew in Johannesburg.
According to the police, the gang forced their way into the video shoot and raped eight women aged between 18 and 35 from the cast.
This week, we gathered stories about women continuously seeking safety for themselves and their communities, as well as breaking free from patriarchal roles.
The British government is trying to tackle digital abuse with the passing of its landmark Online Safety Bill.
2. Pakistan
Women only markets? While women in rural Pakistan have always reared animals, taking care of nutrition, milking and vaccinations and keeping their barns and sheds clean, taking the animals to market for sale is considered a man’s job.
Around the world, economies are starting to open up and people have resumed their duties. As women, however, our bodies, our minds and our careers continue to walk the tightrope.
This week, we gathered stories about death, healing and resilience.
1. Ireland
The killing of a primary school teacher in Ireland, Ashling Murphy this week has prompted discussions online about women’s safety. Many women on social media have shared their experiences and perspectives on violence and misogyny.
2. Egypt
Girls just wanna have fun? Apparently not in Egypt. A video of an Egyptian woman dancing went viral online, this led to her husband divorcing her and her employers sacking her. These actions have sparked fierce debates over women’s rights.