~ Proudly An African WomanPoem by: M. Assumpta Ezinne Okeke, EHJ THE AFRICAN GIRL I was born One but in reality, lived None,I, in an unseen Environment lived in Detriment,I, in a Situation, set back in Illusion,Because I am a GIRL.I lived alone Single and not to be...
The Anti FGM Board is holding the Second National “End FGM Conference” on February 4th & 5th, 2019, at Maasai Mara University, Narok County. This year’s theme is: “Ending FGM is My Responsibility.” Delegates from hot-spot counties in Kenya,...
By becoming a partner with Girls not Brides, Asante Africa has joined more than 1000 civil society organisations from over 95 countries working to end child marriage and enable girls to fulfill their potential. Asante Africa’s Girls’ Advancement...
It is estimated that one in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa misses school because of her period. Cultural taboo surrounding menstruation and inadequate menstrual hygiene management facilities often force girls to put their education on pause during their...