Empowering Women at the Wassa IDP Conference
Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative hosted an event at the Wassa IDP Camp in Abuja, Nigeria, to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day.
World Cancer Day Walk 2024
Since 2015, this organization has been at the forefront of World Cancer Day activities in Nigeria, and this year’s edition carried the same message
Addressing Period Poverty with Our Short Film, FLOW
Let us talk about something that affects millions of women and girls worldwide but often remains shrouded in silence and stigma: period poverty and shame.
Red Shoe Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
On March 15, 2024, Shades of Us participated in the #RedShoeCampaign organized by Nguvu Collective and the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF).
What Does It Mean To Be Nigerian?
My parents in their benevolence kept me in a bubble: a bubble of perpetual provision and financial security. I had zero worries and big dreams.
A Braid of Love
The afternoon sun bathed the camp in a warm, golden light as I sat on a small stool, surrounded by a sea of eager faces. Today was a special day
Food Insecurity in Nigeria
he general cost of food has surged, putting immense strain on household budgets and pushing many families into food insecurity
What Happened to Claudine Gay?
In academia, few stories captivate the imagination quite like that of Claudine Gay’s ascension to the presidency of Harvard University
Inclusive Healthcare for Gender Non-Conforming People in Africa
In Africa, queer and gender non-conforming individuals face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, exacerbated by legal and social discrimination.
Digital Harassment: Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying
“You are too fat to be a fashion influencer!” – a cutting remark that echoed through Lily’s mind, sending shockwaves of insecurity coursing through her veins.
