Feminism

Arit Okpo reflects on the nature of the feminist struggle in Nigeria based on her interactions with leading feminist activists in Nigeria and our latest Perspective publication on African Feminism across Generations.  

The internet can open up spaces for marginalised groups to strengthen their identities, exchange ideas, form communities, and organise themselves. In Nigeria, however, freedom of communication and information is increasingly being restricted. We spoke with queer security expert Azeenarh Mohammed about LGBTIQ rights, risk profiles, and the Twitter blackout.

Queer feminism allows for the development and testing of new ways of existing - new ways of living in community with others, new ways of organising and distributing resources, new ways of making sure that people’s needs are met. Hbs in conversation with OluTimehin Adegbeye, on the meaning and opportunities of queer feminism.

This edition of Perspectives reflects on, analyzes and documents the evolution of African feminisms and feminist action that African activists have taken up to address both old as well as persistent and new threats to women’s rights and gender justice.

Three female artists use different visual art forms to express the challenges women face as they navigate in an urban environment dominated by patriarchal norms and structures.