“Standing for right, when it is unpopular, is a true test of moral character”
“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right, when it is unpopular, is a true test of moral character.” – Margaret Chase Smith American politician who served as a U.S Representative and a U.S. Senator from Maine. She was the first woman to serve in both houses of the United States Congress, and the first woman to represent Maine in either.
West African Female Novelist Wins Women’s Prize for Literature
Nigerian writer and author of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been voted winner of Women’s Prize for Literature “Winner of…
Zimbabwe: Women in Politics Call for Fair Media Coverage
Women in politics deserve fair coverage by the media as afforded their male counterparts, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Commissioner Netsai Mushonga has said.
Oluwatoyin F Sanni: Towering on high Terrains
By Miracle Nwankwo Africa has a growing number of women leaders in different sectors, working tirelessly to contribute to the continent’s emerging economy. A…
Benefits of Swimming for Women
By Miracle Nwankwo Leisure for mothers is more than a necessity because they need more time and unique ways to unwind and relax while…
A look at our wardrobe after the lockdown
By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha Over the last six months, with the lockdown experienced in several countries, many have gone from regular nine to…
Sudanese Women Continues To Push For Democracy
By Miracle Nwankwo After organizing the protests that ousted the three-decade rule of Sudan’s autocratic President Omar al-Bashir on 11 April 2019, Sudanese women…
UN Launches Generation Equality Campaign in Nigeria
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has inaugurated the global Generation Equality Campaign in Abuja, Nigeria.
Women Powering the Sky: Meet The Lionesses of Africa’s Aviation Sector
By Aditi Maheshwari It’s obvious; much of human behaviour is puzzling. Have you ever considered why we pay close attention to what one person…
What if I am the subject of some harmful gossip?
In our preceding article which can be found here (put link), we highlighted the social importance of some kind of gossip and established that…
Penn State Extension Provides Free Courses to Young Women in Kenya
In August, Penn State Extension (in the College of Agricultural Sciences) partnered with the Global Give Back Circle (GGBC), an organization focused on providing…
Injectable Cabotegravir 89% Effective at Preventing HIV in Women
A cabotegravir injection is nearly 90% effective in preventing HIV infection among women, according to the newly released UNAIDS study.
