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Guess who managed to carve out some quiet time on a Sunday morning to read? This girl. Happy to recommend a few noteworthy pieces I've read about #Africa #WomensRights #Feminism - a Sunday roundup also known as #EyalaReads. Grab a seat, fam, we have a lot to catch up on!

I don't usually include threads in my #EyalaReads but @SheCantGo shared a great recap of what Namibian #feminist's #ShutItAllDown campaign is about.
Gender-based violence is rampant and the government's response is inadequate at best. Enough!
https://twitter.com/SheCantGo/status/1314678272203030534
#EyalaReads

https://twitter.com/SheCantGo/status/1314678272203030534

Another thread about another important protest: Young people across #Nigeria have taken their rage against police brutality to the streets and I am so inspired by their courage and solidarity. This thread by @republicjournal gives some context. #EndSARS https://twitter.com/republicjournal/status/1314592261049659394?s=20

https://twitter.com/republicjournal/status/1314592261049659394?s=20

"To dare be vocal about (...) women's denial of rights over land is challenging the very core of patriarchy". Powerful tribute by @RosebellK to late #Afrifem land rights activists Fadila M. (Morocco) & Esther Mwikali (Kenya).
http://bit.ly/3lAYJhe via @AWID
#EyalaReads

Women’s land rights activists' footprints: fighting erasure, defending communal land rights.

Throughout history against oppression, those on the frontline always know that the struggle might take their lives. For a body that persistently refuses to be invisibilized, refuses to be at the very...

http://bit.ly/3lAYJhe

In the DRC, 50+ women have accused Ebola aid workers from @WHO and INGOs of sexual exploitation and abuse. Every line of this investigation by @newhumanitarian & @TRF_Stories is infuriating, and I don't know what to do with all the rage.
http://bit.ly/34JPwfD #EyalaReads

The aid sector's newest sex abuse scandal

Not one woman said she knew of a hotline, email address, or person to contact to report the incident.

http://bit.ly/34JPwfD

I really enjoyed @emilyhash's essay about coming out to her Japanese side of her family. Perfect summary by @outmagazine: "A queer author of color on the limits of language and the maximums of love."

http://bit.ly/3dhYB2X #EyalaReads

How I Navigated Coming Out To My Traditional Asian Family

A queer author of color on the limits of language and the maximums of love.

http://bit.ly/3dhYB2X

One of my fav sessions of last year's amazing @adventurefrom's live festival was about "Raising Kids Without Sexual Shame" with @kinnareads @OhTimehin @kobbyagraham & Fatime Faye. This recap is a timely read on #DayOfTheGirl

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http://bit.ly/30UGNGu #EyalaReads

9 Things We Learnt About Raising Kids Without Sexual Shame| Adventures

In raising children without sexual shame, it's important to tell them that they're in charge of their own bodies, and have the right to enjoy them.

http://bit.ly/30UGNGu

"I am done folding myself up to fit your stereotype.
Your black friend.
Your headline.
Your African Queen Meme.
Your hurt feelings.
Your desire to learn the rhetoric of solidarity
without the practice."

Assetou Xango's poetry is FIRE!!

http://bit.ly/2SMutUe #EyalaReads

Give Your Daughters Difficult Names

Assétou Xango performs for Cafe Cultura in Denver.

http://bit.ly/2SMutUe

Happy reading, happy Sunday my friends! And while I have your attention: Eyala is progressively evolving into a collective initiative, so here you will find less "I" and more "we". More details later. If you're interested in keeping up with my shenanigans, follow me @F_Moudouthe!

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