Story by Monique John.
In 2013, Wilhelmina Myeonway Cooper did something few Liberian women manage to do – she launched her own business.
Passionate about fashion, Wilhelmina realized that she could work with local bag makers and artists to get them to customize bags for clients. She came up with the idea after observing bag sellers at Waterside Market in Liberia’s famous slum, West Point. And so Myeonway Designs was born.
Photo credit: Myeonway Designs
But there was one major problem: Wilhelmina couldn’t afford...
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Thankfully, and finally, organizations all over the world are undergoing a long overdue revolution over workplace conduct. The movement to expose harassment and abuse and improve the environments in which we work has touched every sector, from corporate boardrooms and government halls to media newsrooms and aid organizations. That includes the ONE Campaign.
I joined ONE as its new CEO and President in March 2017 because I believe in its mission and have witnessed its impact. One year in,...
This International Women’s Day, ONE is publishing its fourth annual #PovertyisSexist letter to world leaders, putting them on notice and asking them to deliver powerful changes for women and girls living in extreme poverty.
World leaders need to know that the fight for gender equality does not stop in our own backyards, and that this fight must include the girl denied an education in South Sudan, the farmer not allowed to own the land she works in Uganda, and the...
Throughout history, women have changed the world with their strength, resistance, passion, and determination to create a better future. While the fight for equality continues, it’s important to remember the accomplishments of well-known idols and discover new ones who are shaping the world today.
Here are 10 women from different countries and time periods who championed the fight for equality:
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Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai greatly improved the economic and social status of Kenyan women in rural areas by combining...
In just a few weeks, people around the world will be celebrating International Women’s Day.
This day marks a time for reflection on the sexism that still exists across the globe, while also celebrating the amazing strides that women have made in combating the inequality they face.
Nowhere in the world do women have the same opportunities as men, and in many countries, women’s rights and opportunities are limited by law.
Last year, we compiled a list of 9 anti-women laws...
This post contains spoilers for Black Panther and its post-credits scenes. Don’t read on if you haven’t seen it — just go see it already! What responsibility does a wealthy, advanced nation have to less developed nations around the world? When it comes to development, does handing out weapons make as much sense as building schools? What is the right thing for a wealthy nation to do: isolate themselves, or link arms with the rest of the world?...
In a world where women are not always given the same opportunities as men, a film that shows powerful women breaking down gender barriers deserves celebration.
Audiences are gearing up to see the highly-anticipated Marvel film Black Panther, and for all the right reasons. In addition to having a predominantly African-American cast, the film features an ensemble of vital female characters. Fierce warriors, a powerful queen, and a young genius don’t just work beside the hero — they are heroes...
The first full-length trailer for Black Panther gave audiences a sneak peek at the fictional nation of Wakanda. There’s a lot to love about the look of this land, but its awe-striking technology stands out.
Some backstory: Before protagonist T’Challa inherited the throne, Wakanda was ruled by his father, T’Chaka. After a meteorite containing vibranium (a fictional super-metal) crashed into the nation, T’Chaka feared that the rest of the world would attempt to seize the land for the precious resource. He...
Audiences around the world are getting ready to see Black Panther and dive into the film’s fictional kingdom of Wakanda. Though the film’s setting is a work of fantasy, the cultural influences behind it are entirely real.
South-African actor John Kani plays T’Chaka, the old king of Wakanda who is succeeded by the film’s protagonist, T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman. Kani brought the language of isiXhosa into Black Panther, and made it the official language of Wakanda in Captain America:...
If anyone understands the power of narrative, it’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The highly-acclaimed Nigerian author has many achievements to her name, including becoming a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and having one of the most viewed TED Talks of all time, “The Danger of A Single Story.”
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There’s no doubt that the narratives found in stories shape how we see the world. Adichie knows too well how problems can arise when a...