KOMBOA- Here’s how African feminists are resisting the growing anti-rights movement in Africa
Dec 3, 2024
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The growing anti-rights movement in Africa threatens the rights of girls, women, and marginalized groups. In response, AWDF, ISDAO, Purposeful, Doria Feminist Fund, and SIHA have formed Komboa, a feminist consortium supporting threatened communities. Here’s how African women are resisting:
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