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By Ruth Kimani, Voice Regional Roving Grants Officer- Africa and Sally Akinyi, Hivos East Africa Communications Manager “My mother‘s divinity was the root of my selfhood. By her refusal to be circumcised, Wandia (1910-1950), did determine her selfhood, womanhood and the destiny of many African people. Her selfhood was the essence of humanity. She was […]
Poem By Rahina Balarab, Storyteller, Project Manager, Beautiful Echoes, Oralité Plus, Innovate and Learn grantee, Niger I am a girl, a woman, a human being. I say no to female circumcision. Don’t mutilate and cut me anymore. Since the dawn of time until today, this practice has only destroyed bodies and lives. I am a […]
The strength of fistula survivors By Fatuma Matemu, Voice Amplifier, Global Coordination Team The Genesis Female bodies have the unique ability to give birth. It is a gift when the ability is coupled with the choice to have children. However, for many women, especially in developing countries, decisions about their bodies are communal – minus […]
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