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Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is actively searching for African feminists who are willing to share their invaluable leadership experiences to inspire and guide young, dynamic women.  These mentors will play a vital role in advancing our mission of shaping a feminist future, particularly within the context of global climate…

Since 1997, over 8000 women have gone through the African Women’s Leadership Institute(AWLI), going on to carry forward the feminist agenda into decision making spaces to bring about transformative change. On the 21st of April, Ugandan AWLI alumni in political leadership positions from different cohorts of the AWLI  met for…

Kindly tell us about yourself and your work I am Sudanese, and I come from a very conservative rural area. I have been interested in human rights since I was young and have been active in school and clubs. From my interests in journalism, I developed a school magazine while…

There are few fields shrouded in controversy like the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights(SRHR). This controversy can be traced to the fact that there is a lack of sufficient information as well as the existence of shame and secrecy around sexuality and reproduction. This combination of factors that…

“It is not in my nature to take the backseat and watch life drift by. AWLI was a mind-transforming experience that validated who I am. I learned so much about Transformational leadership and the principles of feminist Leadership and advocacy and I have carried that knowledge with me every day.”…