“We want girls to grow up believing that they can accomplish anything and that there are no barriers or ceilings to the heights they can climb. We want to remove all of those barriers and ceilings that exist in our society and reach a state of true gender equality. We have Read more…
Gender stereotypes are descriptive components, beliefs, norms, or values on how women and men are expected to typically act within the social structures. Gender stereotypes affect men and women differently and can either be negative or positive. For example, women are supposed to be nurturing and not showcase dominance whereas men Read more…
Isn’t this generation just lucky? Often sexual reproductive health is a mental model termed as taboo in various communities. Talking about sex with parents is something that not so many young people are comfortable with. Also, parents often shy away from discussing issues that involve sexual reproduction. The only information Read more…
Esther Aoko is a sexual and reproductive health youth advocate and a community volunteer. She is a champion for women which she believes is her most important role in life. Esther is currently working as the communications officer at Positive Young Women Voices where she also co-leads a mentorship program for Read more…
Everyone has experienced some form of SGBV in their life time. I never fully understood this until I was harassed and then I shared my experience with a friend. I thought my problem was bigger until I heard what my friend had been through surprising enough, she had never Read more…