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-(with children spewing misogynistic talking points and harassing other children, as well as the increased use of discriminatory and sexist language on social media). How have you experienced the effects of such content in your everyday life?

#RedPill
#Manosphere
#Feminism
#SocialMedia

The effects of this have been seen in big ways (for example, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case, P-Diddy’s trial and the championing of far-right politicians).

They’ve also been seen in small, but no less impactful, ways-

The manosphere refers to online spaces where men express hostility to feminism and women’s rights, and share their opinions on the reduced power of contemporary masculinity.

“Red pill” content presents skewed views on gender, relationships and power dynamics within society.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Abena Korantemaa Oral History Prize. We are proud to be sponsors of an initiative that honors womens’ stories and our oral histories. And thank you to Writers' PG for partnering with us on this. Congratulations to all the winners once again.

Foster emotional safety to enhance academic performance!

When learners feel emotionally safe and valued, they are more likely to engage actively in their education and develop a self-drive for good grades.

#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthAwareness
raisingvoices.org

There are overt displays of violence, and there are silent types of violence.

The ones that erase.

The ones that can’t be complained about too loudly.

But cheers to a new month where we will complain, for all the women who can’t.

#HappyNewMonth
#EndWomensErasure
#WomensStories
#CommsTips
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Happy New Month. We want to use this opportunity to encourage women to tell their own stories. Even in our “modern” world, women’s rights (and the erasure that results from systemic violence against women) is not as visible as most think. There are overt displays of violence, and -

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Happy New Month! May our work towards a just world be grounded in our truths and reflective of our lived experiences.

#November
#Weekend
#EndVAWG
#LivedRealities
#FeministFutures
#EndViolence

@raising-voices.bsky.social

In our work as communicators and feminists, it is our duty to create a world where we bridge gaps based on our individual histories rather than create worlds where we erase the lives of the marginalized in a bid to pretend that we are all the same.

#Difference
#Diversity
#AudreLorde
#Feminist

Connection can only grow when difference is honoured; when people feel seen for their unique biographies and experiences rather than flattened into an archetype based on the dominant narrative. In our work as communicators and feminists, it is our duty to create a world where we bridge gaps.

#CommsTips
#Creatives
#ContentCreators
#Trend
#Budget
#Research
#Contract
#EmployeeRights
#LabourLaws

From content creators to artists to creatives, what is deemed a “standard” or “fair” rate changes the moment they realize you’re based in the Global South.

It’s unacceptable.

Check out our #tips on how to get fairly compensated for your work as #African #feminist #creatives and communicators.

As a feminist comms agency, we understand that one of the biggest challenges with day-to-day operations is budget.

Not simply the task of balancing accounts but the specific devaluation of local effort and skill when it comes to creativity.

⚡️Movement wins aren't made in a moment; they are built over time.

It takes many people, from many walks of life; activists, artists, lawyers, healers, story tellers, researchers and more all contributing in powerful ways. Each moment, each action, each voice matters.

My Journey to Justice after Forced Female Genital Mutilation - African Feminism (AF) On a Friday in September 2016, in a small town in Kenema District, my life was changed forever. What began as a small argument over money turned into a nightmare. I went to my neighbour to follow up o...

The ECOWAS Court recently handed her a win, but she insists victory can only come when #SierraLeone bans FGM.

Check the piece here: africanfeminism.com/my-journey-t...

#BanFGM
#EndFGM
#EndVAWG

“And here is the bitter truth: my story is not unusual. Sierra Leone has no clear laws that ban Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).”

Read the story of Kadijatu Allieu in African Feminism - AF as she bravely writes about her journey to justice.

africanfeminism.com/my-journey-t...

@opendemocracy.net

@BlackFeministFund’s co-Founder Hakima Abbas discusses how philanthropic groups can fight global attacks on human rights with @OpenDemocracy.

Read it here: www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/how-...

#FundWomensRights
#FundBlackWomen
#BlackFeministFund
#Philanthropy
#WomenRights
#WomensIssues

"-It believes that by resourcing Black feminist movements that support intersectional, social justice work around the world, we all benefit: women (including trans women), girls, marginalised demographics, poor people. All of us.”

Read: www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/how-...

#FundWomensRights

“We are living through an extraordinary, historic deficit of collective compassion. For some, this is precisely the time to get to work. The Black Feminist Fund, an international philanthropic organisation founded in 2021, is doing just this.”

Read more:
www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/how-...

This feeds a larger injustice that contributes to the erasure of groups, people and identities.

How would you prefer to have your story told?

#Erasure
#CenteringTheMarginalized
#Justice
#TellingStories
#StoryTelling
#Reporting
#Journalism
#CommsTips
#Feminist
#FeministComms

Have you ever read or listened to a story about you, your people or people you know, and felt your “spidey senses” tingle? Like, the whole thing left you unsettled? You are not alone.

Oftentimes stories in Western media do not fully reflect the lived experiences of the people they are reporting on.

Is it good? Or just convenient?

#FeministComms
#WomensIssues
#WomensRights
#CommsTest

Sometimes brands center women’ issues because it is trendy.

And while we don’t fault folks for trying to engage with trends, women’s issues are deeper and more important than a social media moment.

If you create content about women, ask yourself “Is my content “giving” or “grifting”?

With the rise of social media worldwide, it’s like there are new norms and social rules emerging every day. Sometimes they’re general and we all have the tea. Other times they’re so specific we break them without even knowing.

Wanna test your “web-tiquette”?

#SocialMediaRules
#Webtiquette

Also check out @amwaafrika.bsky.social’s “FROM AN AFRICAN FEMINIST KITCHEN Recipes for Radical Care” here: akinamamawaafrika.org/wp-content/u...

#Care
#CollectiveCare
#RadicalRest
#OrganizationalPolicy

Care as a practice, especially in an organization, can affect team happiness and protect against burnout, stress and anxiety. Some amazing organizations are practicing care in big ways, and we just have to shout them out.

📣 Reminder: Refugees welcome, always.

Women across the globe are falling victim to doxxing. Here’s what to know | CNN Business With personal data flooding the internet, doxxing — the release of personal information without a person’s consent – has become more common. CNN explains what it is, how it happens and hears directly ...

Check out the full story on Fatima’s experience here: us.cnn.com/videos/busin...

#OnlineSafety
#SafeOnline
#Tips
#DigitalSafety

Being an activist, a young person or a woman online is no easy feat.. Check out the story of Fatima who was doxxed a few years ago and faced unsafety and fear even in the real world.

Here are some 5 quick tips to stay safe online while we show up as our truest selves, and advocate for justice.