On Thursday March 30, Stephanie Linus acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and women and girls advocate was the featured speaker at a briefing at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The event, which was sponsored by Pathfinder International, Catalyst Global…
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence, UNFPA Nigeria premiered the “Hey Woman” drama series by Stephanie Linus in Abuja. During the launch, Dr. Natalia Kanem, the UN-Under Secretary General, encouraged victims…
In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, I’m using this opportunity to once again speak out against this depressing scourge. According to data from the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 women (around 736 million)…
Today is World Food Day 2021, another great opportunity to remind ourselves that our actions are our future and the future is in our hands! The way we produce, consume and, sadly, waste food exacts a heavy toll on…
As part of the activities for the 2021 Women’s Month, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival is currently streaming Hey Woman. I’m extremely grateful for the awesome feedback and attention this monologue has received since its lunch. Supported…
Actress and human rights advocate Stephanie Linus has once again demonstrated an unrelenting fight against fistula and child marriage with her recent fistula awareness campaign in Borno State. Using her award-winning movie – DRY as a tool to connect…
So much has changed since I was 16. Obviously! The world is moving at a much faster pace now and 16-year-old teens are faced with a whole new set of influences and challenges as they navigate through their often…
Today, 11 October marks the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Girls are not only moving…