We recognise African philanthropy, feminist activism, and womn's movements by spotlighting the courageous work of AWHRDs through insightful articles and compelling narratives. We aim to amplify the voices of the invisible as we celebrate resilience, inspire action, and ignite change within the continent and beyond
No one better understands the silencing and exclusion that women and girls face than those…
In Francophone West Africa, a law in most penal codes in the region, which related…
Public spaces are shrinking for women’s rights activists and others to thrive; legal, participatory and…
In January 2015, protesters in Cairo, Egypt took to the streets for a peaceful demonstration…
Lydia Mukami is one of the women human rights defenders in Kenya. She was threatened…
At Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), we work to support women’s human rights defenders (WHRDs) who…