Regions: Africa

Autonomy

Patricia McFadden: “Through 500 years of colonialism, African women have fought for freedom”

08/06/21

By Capire

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.

Movement

Africa’s Women’s Day: “We Need To Unite Our Voices To Fight Against New Forms of Colonialism”

07/31/21

By Graça Samo

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.

Movement

Marie Koré: Marching for Freedom and Independence in Ivory Coast

07/27/21

By Capire

The anti-colonial leader Marie Koré brought women together in struggle to demand freedom for political prisoners in the 1940s.

Movement

Mekatilili wa Menza: Anti-Colonial Struggle in Kenya

07/22/21

By Capire

Mekatilili led a rebellion against colonialist violence during the British occupation of her country

Food sovereignty

The Struggles for Seed Sovereignty and Women’s Autonomy in Kenya

07/20/21

By Leonida Odongo

In Kenya, women are fighting for food sovereignty and climate justice by taking care and highlighting the importance of indigenous seeds

Autonomy

“Rafiki”, a movie about love between women

06/30/21

By Capire

Read about Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu's feature film that portrays a lesbian relationship in a neighborhood in Nairobi.

Autonomy

Women’s Political Participation in Ivory Coast: A Mission for Peace

06/11/21

By Capire

In this interview, Solange Koné talks about women's political participation, the challenges of the pandemic and feminist practices for peace

Autonomy

Building Feminism and Free Sexuality in Mozambique

05/07/21

By Maira Domingos

Maira Domingos offers reflections on compulsory motherhood, conservatism, and patriarchal relationships in marriage

Autonomy

“Hera,” by Lydiah Dola: A Song for Peace and Harmony Between the Peoples

04/29/21

By Capire

 

Listen to a song in Luo language by the Kenyan artist Lydiah Dola

Feminist economy

April 24: Feminist Struggle Against Transnational Corporations and Precarious Labor

04/27/21

By Capire

World March of Women militants from the Philippines and Morocco recorded a video to denounce women’s precarious work conditions in the textile industry.