Patricia McFadden: “Through 500 years of colonialism, African women have fought for freedom”
Read and listen to this interview with the feminist activist and researcher Patricia McFadden on gendered nationalism and the power of feminism for women’s liberation.
Africa’s Women’s Day: “We Need To Unite Our Voices To Fight Against New Forms of Colonialism”
Today, July 31st, Africa’s Women’s Day, we listen to a chant and a message by Graça Samo, of the International Secretariat of the World March of Women.
Marie Koré: Marching for Freedom and Independence in Ivory Coast
The anti-colonial leader Marie Koré brought women together in struggle to demand freedom for political prisoners in the 1940s.
Mekatilili wa Menza: Anti-Colonial Struggle in Kenya
Mekatilili led a rebellion against colonialist violence during the British occupation of her country
The Struggles for Seed Sovereignty and Women’s Autonomy in Kenya
In Kenya, women are fighting for food sovereignty and climate justice by taking care and highlighting the importance of indigenous seeds
“Rafiki”, a movie about love between women
Read about Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu's feature film that portrays a lesbian relationship in a neighborhood in Nairobi.
Women’s Political Participation in Ivory Coast: A Mission for Peace
In this interview, Solange Koné talks about women's political participation, the challenges of the pandemic and feminist practices for peace
Building Feminism and Free Sexuality in Mozambique
Maira Domingos offers reflections on compulsory motherhood, conservatism, and patriarchal relationships in marriage
