Watch what you are wearing! if you feel you may sexually assault somebody, it is best to wear a shirt that says “rapist” so that others can steer clear.
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The Psychology of GRIT
So many times, we have been told that people who have succeeded in life have done so by immense talent. Other times, we spend nights worrying about how possible it is that our counterparts excel at our fields better than us. However, what if it is a simple situation of something we are lacking, something which we all need to work at.
Are Women Happier Without A Spouse Or Child?
The U.S. marriage rate has hit a record low, according to the Good Men Project. About 57% of adults got married 10 years ago, but only 51% are getting married now.
Pitch Your Business In The Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Initiative And Stand A Chance To Win Five Million Naira In Grants
As part of efforts to provide financial and business skills to female entrepreneurs, Access Bank Plc has announced the launch of its Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton 2019, a capacity building initiative which will provide financial grants as well as mini-MBA in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, a member of the World Bank Group) for fifty winners.
All You Need To Know About KEWOPA – Kenyan Women In Parliament
KEWOPA – The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association is a women membership association to which women parliamentarians from all political parties in the Kenyan Senate and National Assembly belong.
Opportunities
Pitch Your Business In The Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Initiative And Stand A Chance To Win Five Million Naira In Grants
As part of efforts to provide financial and business skills to female entrepreneurs, Access Bank Plc has announced the launch of its Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton 2019, a capacity building initiative which will provide financial grants as well as mini-MBA in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, a member of the World Bank Group) for fifty winners.
2019 L’Oréal-UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships for Women in Science
Applications are open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO Maghreb Fellowships for Women in Science 2019. The Maghreb Fellowships Programme is established within the framework of a partnership between the Foundation L’Oréal and UNESCO.
Win £3,000 In The Mslexia Women Short Story Competition 2019
The Mslexia Women Short Story Competition is back for its eleventh year. This time, not only will the winning writer get £3,000, they will also have the prestige of being published in Mslexia, a credit shared with writers like Costa winner Angela Readman and novelist Peggy Riley.
Apply For The Women in Engineering (WomENG) Fellowship for South Africans 2019
Fellowship is a leadership, employability, innovation and entrepreneurship programme for the best and brightest female students in engineering, technology and the built environment to find solutions to global challenges.
Apply For The She Leads Africa 2019 Accelerator
She Leads Africa is accepting applications for its 2019 accelerator programme. The She Leads Africa Accelerator program is a 4-month entrepreneurship development program to support early-stage female entrepreneurs who are building scalable businesses in Nigeria.
Issues Arising
Here Is How To Avoid Sexual Assault – by Biyi Tudors
Watch what you are wearing! if you feel you may sexually assault somebody, it is best to wear a shirt that says “rapist” so that others can steer clear.
Are Women Happier Without A Spouse Or Child?
The U.S. marriage rate has hit a record low, according to the Good Men Project. About 57% of adults got married 10 years ago, but only 51% are getting married now.
All You Need To Know About KEWOPA – Kenyan Women In Parliament
KEWOPA – The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association is a women membership association to which women parliamentarians from all political parties in the Kenyan Senate and National Assembly belong.
Commitment To Ending Violence Against Women, Girls Requires Action
Committing to the words “elimination of violence against women and girls” is not just a moral imperative and an unspoken compact, but it is a human rights’ compact that must be upheld by all.
Feminism
You Say You Don’t Need Feminism? I Am Sorry!
I have heard (and read) people say severally that they do not need feminism because they have equal access to education, access to good jobs, and equal pay. I have heard that feminism is dead and needless, and should be done away with.
On Internalised Misogyny and Why You May Not be as Progressive as You Think
We’ve heard that black people can’t be racist and that women can’t be misogynistic but are these statements really true? Is it possible that a person who has been oppressed all their life would turn around and become the oppressor?
Busy! Who Should Cook Dinner?
Her significant other sees the tweet and tweets a picture of himself in the studio with the caption…you guessed it – BUSY #WhoShouldCookDinner?
Drew Barrymore Was Once Scared Of Feminism
DREW Barrymore concedes she used to be “terrified” of women’s liberation when she was more youthful as she didn’t care for “all the male slamming”.
Interviews
Founder, MIN Events, Edak Nkpubre Chionuma Says, “You Are The Special Ingredient To Your Business”
Edak Nkpubre Chionuma, is the Founder and Creative Director of MIN EVENTS which has churned out events like the Made In Naija Fair, Pop Up Market.
Doris Nwanneka, CEO Hair By Wanneka & Wanneka’s Lounge Is The Queen Of Business Diversity
Arguably the largest hair business in Lagos, Hair by Wanneka is owned be Mrs Doris Nwanneka Nkumah. In this interview with Urban Woman Magazine, she shares the story behind her success, her struggles, triumphs and her future plans.
South African Actress Mohau Mokoatle-Cele Says Her First Professional Set Was In Nigeria
She is known to many of her fans in Nigeria as Bongi, the teenage singer-songwriter in the MTV Base series, SHUGA. In this interview with Urban Woman Magazine, South African actress, Mohau Mokoatle-Cele would be sharing her experiences not just as an actor, but also, with being on set, in Nigeria.
Lota Chukwu: All You Probably Never Knew About Her
Meet the lovely lady who plays “Kiki”. She is Lotachukwu Amelia Obianuju Jacinta Ugwu a.k.a Lota Chukwu. She is a native of Nsukka in Enugu state. She has not only starred in the television series, Jenifa’s Diary, movies like “The Arbitration”, “Fine Girl”, “Iyore”, “Wind Chasers”, “Ajoche”, have also played host to this pretty face.
Around The Web
Shocking Misogynistic Quotes By Some Of The “Greatest” Men Who Ever Lived
Just in case you all thought misogyny was new and only just starting in the 21st century, we are here to tell you that it has always been in existence. Since time immemorial, men have always degraded women either through their words or actions. Today, it is seen everywhere, from songs to movie dialogues, etc.
All You Need To Know About Serena Ventures, The Venture Capital Company Owned By Serena Williams
In 2014, Serena Williams launched Serena Ventures, a Micro Venture Capital company which aims to provide opportunities to founders.
Taiwan Approves Same-Sex Marriage For The First Time In Asia
Taiwan becomes the first country in Asia to approve same sex marriage as legislature passes law allowing same-sex marriage. Taiwan’s lawmakers debated three different bills to legalise same-sex unions and the government’s bill, the most progressive of the three, was passed.
More Women Are Being Sexually Assaulted On Indian Trains And Nobody Is Doing Anything About It
Sexual harassment of women and girls inside Indian trains has turned train travel into personal hells for female passengers. The criminal behaviours of male offenders escalate from pornographic comments to sexual touching, groping, public masturbation and ejaculation, violent assault and rape.
Resources
Amy Cuddy Ted Talk- Fake It Till You Make It
The American Psychologist, author and speaker, Amy Cuddy is popularly known for her 2002 TED Talk which centred on how your body language may shape who you are. She emphasised on how our body language can affect our mind and thought process and how our mind in turn can affect our body.
Every Teenage Girl Needs To Watch Clementine Von Radics “For Teenage Girls”
There would always be those who say you are too young or delicate to make anything happen for yourself, but they don’t see the part of you that smolders.
Video: Tiffany Dufu’s Drop The Ball Would Teach You All You Need To Know About Time Management
Author of Drop the Ball, Tiffany Dufu may seem to do it all, but for years she hampered her own growth with the expectation that she must do it all
Career
Pitch Your Business In The Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Initiative And Stand A Chance To Win Five Million Naira In Grants
As part of efforts to provide financial and business skills to female entrepreneurs, Access Bank Plc has announced the launch of its Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton 2019, a capacity building initiative which will provide financial grants as well as mini-MBA in conjunction with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, a member of the World Bank Group) for fifty winners.
Flexible Working: Productive Or Destructive?
It’s a much-debated topic and a growing trend, but most companies still don’t seem to take a deliberate approach to flexible working. Instead, they just offer a vague middle ground of “flexible working” on a case by case basis.
Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Are EQ and Emotional Intelligence the Best Predictors of Success?
Soft skills are in-demand in nearly every company and every industry. A Wall Street Journal survey of 900 executives found that 92% said soft skills were equally important or more important than technical skills.
Tony Elumelu Foundation to Host the Largest Gathering of African Entrepreneurs at 5th Annual Entrepreneurship Forum in July in Abuja
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s foremost champion of entrepreneurship, will host its 5th Annual Forum — the largest annual gathering of African entrepreneurs – on July 26 – 27, 2019. The two-day event will take place at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
Here Is How You can Become a Student of The University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is rated 3rd in the UK for Quality of Teaching by the Guardian University Guide 2019.