How far have we come as a species, in terms of our spiritual and intellectual development, if in the 21st century some can question: “Are women human beings?” The reality is that globally, whilst women may have made great strides, patriarchal attitudes prevail in a male-dominated world.

Women’s emancipation is never possible under imperialism. Women must continue to expose and oppose the ruling bourgeoisie and the state for feeding them lies about the goodness and permanence of capitalism and imperialism. The goriest manifestation of imperialism is the ceaseless outbreaks of war, destruction of lives and property and displacement of millions of people.

Young feminists are organising across movements in an intersectional way, locally, nationally and regionally, and they are using artivism and technology as core tools in their work.

A new report maps the growth of LGBTQ organizing in West Africa, highlighting challenges and opportunities.

UAF Supporting Women Human Rights Defenders working on Extractives: Field Experience Sharing Session