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It's that time of the week again! The time when I catch up with dozens of articles I've bookmarked all week, and share my favs with you all. As usual, it's all about #Feminism
#WomensRights & #Africa.
Grab a drink and a comfy seat. We're doing this!
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
#WomensRights & #Africa.
Grab a drink and a comfy seat. We're doing this!
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
What does #StayAtHome mean when home is where you are most oppressed? @africasacountry shares the perspective of LGBTQI people in #Senegal where some leaders speak of #COVID19 as divine punishment of same-sex love. Terrifying.
bit.ly/2zTaQna
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
bit.ly/2zTaQna
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
Another source of concern: how world leaders are misusing #COVID19 response measures to restrict their citizen's human rights, including gender justice. Interesting overview by @LatanyaFrett of @GlobalFundWomen in @5050oD
bit.ly/3c0ZN9z
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
bit.ly/3c0ZN9z
#EyalaReads #SundayReads
Celebrating African feminists is my best life so I'm grateful to @TheJamaJack for the opportunity to show the world what an #AfrifemInAction looks like.
A Gambian #feminist, Jama told me about MÉBÉT, a short film she wrote to help #EndChildMarriage.👇🏾
bit.ly/2yYiIDa
A Gambian #feminist, Jama told me about MÉBÉT, a short film she wrote to help #EndChildMarriage.👇🏾
bit.ly/2yYiIDa
#MÉBÉT tells the story of Njillan, a bright 14-year-old student (beautifully played by @MariamCoco411) whose plans to become a doctor are curtailed by her father's decision to marry her to a stranger. Produced by @Rebel_VZN
Trailer:
#EndChildMarriage
Trailer:
#EndChildMarriage
I loved hearing from @TheJamaJack about why she wrote the story of MÉBÉT, what it meant for her to see it on screen, how she's using the movie as an #EndChildMarriage community mobilization tool. She also tells us simple ways you can help, so... Read this!
bit.ly/2yYiIDa
bit.ly/2yYiIDa
