The Wawa Aba Womanist Leadership & Diversity Conference took place in Nairobi. It brought together leaders from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC. The event focused on transformational leadership, diversity, and gender equity. Minority Women in Action (MWA) played an active role. Our members led discussions, facilitated sessions, and networked to build partnerships. One key …
Femicide in Kenya: A National Crisis and Call to Action Kenya is grappling with an escalating femicide crisis, as violence against women and girls continues to rise at an alarming rate. This crisis has ignited national outrage and inspired activism, with events like the December 10, 2024 march marking International Human Rights Day shedding light …
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When you tell yourself a lie over and over again, it becomes the truth.I learned to bury me from a young age,At first, as a joke, so I could be like the actresses and actors on TV.I buried myself out of dread of being punished,Of being shamed in public. I buried me because of unhealed …
When I think about queerness, one of the earliest memories that comes to mind is a character I loved on TV, named Princessa. I remember her primarily because noticed her perky breasts, but beyond that, much of that time in my life is a blur. I was still living a heteronormative life, not fully aware …
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