The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is currently hosting the House of African Feminisms / African Feminisms Gathering from 25 to 28 September 2025. I had been invited to the space, and after reflection, I wrote to withdraw and protest the very concept of the space. While this space should be one of solidarity and fearless feminist analysis,… The post My Withdrawal and Protest at Goethe-Institut’s African Feminisms Gathering first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post My Withdrawal an...| African Feminism (AF)
Today is World Contraception Day under the theme “A choice for all – agency, intention, access.” UNFPA emphasizes that “everyone deserves accurate, unbiased information about and access to contraception, tailored to individual needs and circumstances.” Millions of people across Africa are still underserved, and still a long way to realize their reproductive agency. We are… The post Confronting the Reproductive Violence of Coerced Sterilisation first appeared on African Feminis...| African Feminism (AF)
On a Friday in September 2016, in a small town in Kenema District, my life was changed forever. What began as a small argument over money turned into a nightmare. I went to my neighbour to follow up on money she owed me from osusu (the local savings group). The debt was more than two… The post My Journey to Justice after Forced Female Genital Mutilation first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post My Journey to Justice after Forced Female Genital Mutilation appeared first on African Fe...| African Feminism (AF)
It is my conviction that research must move beyond theory and into practice. It must inform debates on gender justice, economic inclusion and African integration. In a paper on Decolonising Feminist Foreign Policy for Economic Justice in Free Trade Agreements – Case of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), I investigate the necessity of… The post Decolonising Feminist Foreign Policy, Trade and Women’s Empowerment first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Decolonising...| African Feminism (AF)
In the Mamprobi neighborhood in central Accra, just 15 minutes away from Ghana’s Human Rights Court, you find the Women of Dignity Alliance (WODA), an organization that provides a vital sanctuary for sex workers. Susana Dartey founded WODA in 2012, following years of running the Theatre for Change Ghana project. WODA has become a transformative… The post “My Body Matters”: Ending Sexual Violence Against Sex Workers in Ghana first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post “My Body ...| African Feminism (AF)
On a recent flight to Dakar, a cabin crew member of an African airline enthusiastically greeted a Burkinabe passport holder ahead of me – “Welcome and greetings to Captain Traoré! We love him”. The passenger smiled and quietly took their seat without the mutual fanfare. This excitement for a younger leader is understandable in a… The post Glamourized Militarism and Africa’s Elusive Liberation first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Glamourized Militarism and Africa’s ...| African Feminism (AF)
Drame conjugal ‘’Le patriarcat tue’’. C’est le commentaire qu’une jeune femme a fait pour déplorer le féminicide d’une adolescente de 16 ans, que ‘’son époux’’ a tuée parce que -oui l'article de journal donne une raison- elle ne lui a pas servi de l’eau. Les détails sordides du crime, survenu a Diam Welli au nord| African Feminism (AF) - a pan-African feminists digital platform and collabor...
When a comrade asked me to reflect on my year, I didn’t think much of it. Sure, I could tell you what a year it’s been, how I’ve weaved through the movement, constantly shifting gears and constantly moving. But as I sat down, I grabbed a book and a pen, opened my computer, and nothing.… The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians appeared first on African Femini...| African Feminism (AF)
This article by Mubeezi Tenda and Omolara Oriye first published by Liberation Alliance Africa is part of several responses by African feminists and liberation workers against the surge of conservative, right-wing, white supremacist, anti rights, religious fundamentalist forces that are gathering in various capitals of the continent, organizing against the rights of women, children and… The post The “African Values” Agenda of the West a Tool for Continued Colonialism. We are Not Fool...| African Feminism (AF)
Healing is a word we hear often. It’s a buzzword in feminist spaces, mental health conversations, and wellness industries. Yet, we rarely ask who gets to heal? Who defines what healing looks like? And in a world shaped by capitalism, patriarchy, and colonial legacies, do marginalized women and communities even have the luxury of healing?… The post Healing: A Feminist and Decolonial Reflection first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Healing: A Feminist and Decolonial Reflection a...| African Feminism (AF)
In the first week of 2025, Mark Zuckerberg has made a key announcement that Meta is overhauling its content moderation policies, getting rid of fact-checkers “to focus...on tackling illegal and high-severity violations,” continuing a dangerous trend by Big-tech to go for profit and populism in the name of free speech. Though the changes are starting| African Feminism (AF) - a pan-African feminists digital platform and collabor...
Data should never be used to further marginalize or harm but rather to bring light to otherwise non-visible issues, helping to uplift and bring about greater agency for those most affected by the pressing political, economic, and social challenges on our continent. By adopting ethical practices in our data work, we honor the rights of these communities and contribute to the integrity and trustworthiness of the data itself. Ultimately, this ensures that our efforts to advocate for women and ot...| African Feminism (AF)
To transform our activism into a force for real change, we must commit to a fundamental shift towards genuine solidarity and inclusivity. We must embrace the principles of intersectionality in theory and practice, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued, regardless of their background or identity within the LGBTQI+ spectrum.| African Feminism (AF)
The practice of FGM has been linked to various health consequences, including immediate complications such as severe pain and infections to long-term complications such as urinary, menstrual, psychological, vaginal and sexual problems. Despite these, religious misconceptions and cultural justifications continue to fuel the practice.| African Feminism (AF)
For women enduring the conflict within Sudan and those seeking refuge elsewhere, there is a pressing need for trauma-informed mental health and grief counselling support. These crucial services must be prioritized to address the well-being of survivors in these challenging circumstances.| African Feminism (AF)