Woman, Girl, Wife? Investigating Global Discourses on Childhood, Consent, and Maturity

Earlier this year a young, a South Sudanese bride captured the attention of social media, being dubbed ‘the most expensive bride in South Sudan. Pursued by men in their 40’s, her father affirmed the bride to be 19 years old, while her mother brought evidence that states the bride was 14.

Women in Protest in South Africa – A Feminist Struggle Continually Dominated by Women

Existence as a woman in a country with one of the highest rates of GBV in the world, means black women in South Africa have little choice but to be feminists.

The South African Constitution Requires Men to be Feminist?

The promises of activists, constitutions, and legislature have continued to fall short of guaranteeing true gender equality in South Africa. Thus, whilst the Constitution expects male citizens to be feminists, South Africa has come to serve as a painful reminder of the limits of Constitutional reform.

Female Genital Cutting in Kenya: How do you end a cultural practice?

Around the world, Female Genital Cutting remains a deeply entrenched tradition marking the transition to womanhood for young girls. Yet this practice inflicts severe physical and psychological harm and has rightfully been recognised as a violation of human rights.

Stop Sextortion for Water in Kenya!

Water is a precious and rare resource in Kenya, but women and girls are disproportionately affected by the lack of it. It’s time to speak up about sex-for-water exploitation and push for a law to make this abuse illegal.

Gambian Parliament Advances Bill to Reverse Ban on FGM

Politicians voted 42 to 4 in favour of the bill. This vote has sparked protests from both sides of the argument and brought strong criticism from activists, expressing deep concern about the future of women’s rights.

Inequality at Home: Household Labour, Education and the Labour Force in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia

In the Global South, expectations of women’s role as ‘home-maker’ start young and can damage girls’ attendance in school and subsequent life opportunities. For adults across the Global South and North, the disproportionate gendered split of household labour is damaging for women’s careers and leisure time.