A Gender Activist ( Issues affecting girls and women.)
It is another International Men’s Day, and I want to celebrate every man out there. This year’s theme, “Supporting Men and Boys,” talks about an area we often overlook as a society, which is the need for structured support for men’s well-being and growth. A lot of men feel forgotten and move through each day […]
The other day, I was talking to someone about how sanitary pads should be free or at least affordable for women and girls and more spaces for breastfeeding should be made available for women. The person looked at me like I was asking for too much. I smiled and said, “Have you noticed how quick […]
We, the Roseline Initiative @roseline_initiative in conjunction with The Chosen Inspiraa (@thechoseninspiraa ) and AfricHer Rising (@africherrising), thank God for the success of this project. To everyone who made this happen, may God bless you abundantly. Your dedication and hard work have truly made a significant difference, and we are profoundly grateful for your contributions. […]
Over the years, each edition has had its own theme, and I have always felt a personal connection to them. When I saw this year’s theme, I paused. It didn’t immediately speak to my personal experience. I wondered: how have I been on the frontlines of crisis? I haven’t experienced war. I haven’t lived through […]
Eligibility: This competition is open to undergraduate ladies aged 14 to 22 years. Roseline, in conjunction with The Chosen Inspiraa Foundation and AfricHer Rising presents a TikTok Competition to mark the International Day of the Girl Child 2025. Theme: The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis Celebrate girls’ […]
Roseline in conjunction with The Chosen Inspiraa Foundation and AfricHer Rising presents International Day of the Girl Child 2025. Theme: The Girl In am, The Change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis Convener: Dr. Roseline Adewuyi, Funmilayo Omodara and Lady Ifeoluwa Oyatokun MC : Taiwo Oyeleye Speakers: Oluwatoyin Banjo and Dr. Samson Owolabi […]
Fatou was a bus conductor in Dakar.Every day, she jumped off and on the moving bus, shouting stops, collecting fares, and swinging her coin pouch like it was part of her body. She had mastered the chaos of the roads, the dust, the insults, the heavy sun. But what she hadn’t mastered, what still caught […]
Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen If boys had a penny for every time they were told to “man up,” they would be richer than Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. From a young age, they’re taught to be tough, stay quiet, and never cry. In places like Nigeria, many boys still […]
International Men’s Day was created to draw attention to the need to support men. I am hopeful that in the coming years, more men will join such advocacy efforts. Today is all about celebrating both men and women who are committed to making a difference in men’s lives.Today, in commemoration of International Men’s Day, I […]
To celebrate International Men’s Day, I would like to honor the men and women who are involved in advocacy for boys and men in the Nigerian space and whom I have interviewed on my blog.I wish more men would pick up the gauntlet in the area of boys and men advocacy. 1. Boys Champion by […]
