Let’s Normalize Having Period Sex
Having your period should not stop you from securing your orgasms. In fact, there are many benefits associated with having sex while on your monthly subscription to mother nature.
All You Need To Know About Foot Binding
Female genital mutilation, although common, is not the only violent and invasive culture that women are subject to. Up until the early 20th century, foot binding was a popular practice in many regions of China
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
Forbes recently released a list of 100 most powerful women. These women range from presidents, politicians, to tech CEOs & entrepreneurs.
Wondering What Male Privilege Looks Like? Here Are 8 Examples!
Men love to pretend that they don’t have any privileges and would rather chew nails than admit that patriarchy exists and by extension, they (men) enjoy many privileges that women don’t.
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Jane Egerton-Idehen Launches ‘Be Fearless, Campaign’ For Gender Parity… Plans Book Tour To 20 Universities
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Jane Egerton-Idehen, a Tech Executive, Author and Speaker has launched ‘Be Fearless, Campaign’ a national campaign focused on highlighting the hurdles that prevent women from fulfilling their potential, and providing a guide to younger women on the complexities of navigating career and life opportunities in their fields.
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Money Milestones Every Woman Should Accomplish This Year
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In Africa, female entrepreneurs are finding their voices and showcasing their finance skills. Last year, the Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton initiative was launched by Access Bank Plc and the International Finance Corporation, and provided substantial financial grants along with mini-MBAs to empower women entrepreneurs across Africa.
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Why Kylie Jenner Is The Ultimate Business Woman
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Kylie Jenner has always known how to snatch our wigs but now she's coming for our purses.
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5 Signs Of A Bad Business Partner
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While the signs we are looking at can work with just about any type of partnership, business is the subject of interest today.
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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?
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5 Ways In Which Women Are Oppressed Without Knowing
Today, I was scrolling past my twitter timeline when I came across the unfortunate but unsurprising news that a Nigerian man had murdered his wife.
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Women in Politics: How Society Can Amplify Their Voices
Women are usually held up to a higher standard when they hold leadership positions. Their actions could make or break the entry of other women into that same position and that, in itself, is inequality. - Olanrewaju Ajeigbe
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Why Words Like Mompreneur and She-e-o Should Cease to Exist
The first step to finding out the problem with words like Mompreneur and She-e-o is to follow the advice of Missy Elliott; put it down, flip it and reverse it. That gives us Dadpreneur and He-e-o. Ever heard of them? No?
Corona Virus Updates
3 Lessons From How Schools Responded To The 1918 Pandemic Worth Heeding Today
Much like what has happened in 2020, most U.S. schools closed during the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Israel May Restart Commercial Flights To Greece And Italy From August 1
According to Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, commercial flights to and fro Greece, Cyprus and Israel may be re-started from August 1.
The New COVID-19 Vaccine By AstraZeneca May Protect For Up To A Year
AstraZeneca is developing a COVID-19 vaccine with the University of Oxford, and now, the company's CEO is suggesting that the vaccine may be able to provide protection for one year.
The Countries Handling The Corona Virus Pandemic Effectively, Have One Thing in Common; Women Leaders
It is not that the men leaders are failing, it is that less women leaders are failing. This is starting an important conversation on women in leadership. A conversation, we must admit is long overdue.
New Zealand Has Had No Active Cases For 17 Days Now
New Zealand has ended its strict corona virus lockdown rules as it has not recorded any new cases for the past 17 days.
Feminism
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?
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What Does Feminism Mean To You?
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To different women, feminism means different things. In this article different women share their opinion on what feminism means to them.
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What Is African Feminism?
I am an African Woman. You might agree with me or not, but there is actually something called African Feminism (Feminist). I can only tell a story that I am living. So that brings me to the questions: what is African Feminism and who is an African feminist?
Opportunities For Women
EU-UN Spotlight Initiative: Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Programme
Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF) with support from the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative is implementing a virtual educational programme on ending sexual and gender-based violence
Win $2500 Prize Money In The McKinsey Women Achievement Award 2020
Mckinsey invites you to apply to the McKinsey Women Achievement Award and help them recognize and support talented women.
Get Featured On Friends Who Talk About Money Podcast And Earn $300
Friends Who Talk About Money Podcast is looking to feature women from diverse backgrounds who are comfortable speaking about their finances.
Win $20,000 In The Corona Hacks Virtual Hackathon
Are you up for a virtual hackathon? Reinvent Hacks is hosting a virtual hackathon called, Corona Hacks.
Scholarship – Empowering Women Through FinTech Education
FinTech School’s goal is to contribute to women’s economic empowerment around the world, access to high paying jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities by teaching women and girls FinTech and Tech.
Apply For The International Scholarship For Women 2020-2021 in USA
ISW institute scholarships for women are now open for 2020-2021 session.
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Warsan Shire Quotes On Immigration, Beauty, Love And Feminism
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Warsan Shire FSRL is a British writer, poet, editor and teacher. She was born on August 1988 to Somalian parents in Kenya. She has a B.A in Creative Writing and was awarded the inaugural Brunel University Afrcan Poetry Prize from a shortlist of 6 candidates out of 655.
Let’s Normalize Having Period Sex
Having your period should not stop you from securing your orgasms. In fact, there are many benefits associated with having sex while on your monthly subscription to mother nature.
4 Practical Ways To Deal With Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which a person doubts their skills or accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud or an impostor.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is Releasing A New Short Story, Zikora
Zikora tells the story of a Nigerian Lawyer based in Washington, D.C., who was abandoned by her partner after he learned that she was pregnant for him.
How to Talk To Kids About ‘Taboo’ Topics
I have had the incredible opportunity of working with an organization that teaches youths, adolescents and children all over the world about consent, sex and sexual harassment.
All You Need To Know About Australia’s Stinging Trees
Australia's stinging trees, Dendrocnide moroides, has been known to cause nightmarish encounters, injecting a toxin into people when touched.
Have You Seen Chrissy Teigen’s Skin Care Routine?
We all know Chrissy Teigen has flawless skin. So when she posted her glowy skin on Instagram, it did not come as a surprise that fans were asking for her secret skin care routine.
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All You Need To Know About Foot Binding
Female genital mutilation, although common, is not the only violent and invasive culture that women are subject to. Up until the early 20th century, foot binding was a popular practice in many regions of China
Lace Is Just Lace, It Is Not An Insinuation
It turns out that in Peru, ousting a president is easier than getting justice for a rape allegation. On the 29th of October, 2020, a court based in the city of Ica acquitted an accused rapist based on the color of the victim's underwear.
No Auntie, I’m Not Married And There Is Nothing Wrong With That
My favorite comedienne and TV Host, Lilly Singh, has the statement in her Twitter Bio “No Auntie, I’m not married".
Why Kamala Harris’ Election As Vice President Is A Win For Minority Groups
“I hope every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities” - Kamala Harris
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Wondering What Male Privilege Looks Like? Here Are 8 Examples!
Men love to pretend that they don’t have any privileges and would rather chew nails than admit that patriarchy exists and by extension, they (men) enjoy many privileges that women don’t.
#ENDSARS : Why We Must Document The Contribution Of Women
I was 21 years old when I first heard that Funmilayo Ransome–Kuti was a women’s rights activist and suffragist who led multiple protests in Nigeria and even formed the Abeokuta Women’s Union.
The Countries Handling The Corona Virus Pandemic Effectively, Have One Thing in Common; Women Leaders
It is not that the men leaders are failing, it is that less women leaders are failing. This is starting an important conversation on women in leadership. A conversation, we must admit is long overdue.
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.
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Have You Seen Chrissy Teigen’s Skin Care Routine?
We all know Chrissy Teigen has flawless skin. So when she posted her glowy skin on Instagram, it did not come as a surprise that fans were asking for her secret skin care routine.
The Truth About Whether A Scalp Massager Can Help Your Hair Grow Longer
You most likely have heard the myth that scalp massagers help you grow healthy hair. Who doesn't want their hair to grow right?
Columbia Researchers Have Found A Way To Reverse Hair Graying
A research group in Columbia University has found that if the cause of your gray hair was a stressful event, once that stress is removed, your hair would revert back to its original color.
How To Mix Your Own Natural Skin Cream
Finding a great skincare brand for your skin can be a herculean task. Hence you may need to mix your skin cream depending on your skin type.