As we reflect on all conferences in the 80s that culminated in the Beijing conference, it's important to honour the women who fought for women's rights then. Women like Professor Maria Nzomo! Her vocal stand against sexual violence in the 80s was impactful then and even now!

In 2021, Agnes Tirop was murdered by her then partner, just a few weeks after setting a world record in a race in Germany. This viscious & heartbreaking murder, led her friend and fellow athlete, Viola Cheptoo to powerfully stand up and call for change. Viola and a few other athletes set up Tirop's Angels, in honour of Agnes, to fight gender-based & sexual violence. In this episode we learn more about Viola & the work she's doing.

Her name is Josina Machel. In 2015, she lost her eye after her partner attacked her. Her experience seeking justice, led her to create the impactful Kuhluka movement. An organization fighting for survivor's justice & dignity in southern Africa. Josina wants to start a shelter for survivors in Mozambique, so we took her to one of the most impactful shelters for survivors in Kenya, the Kenya Women & Children's Wellness Center.

In this episode, meet Neomi Ng'anga. For decades she graced the African film screens through her vibrant acting career. After witnessing the discrimination due to one's body size, she begun her fashion house centered on serving plus-sized women. It has since grown into one of Kenya's leading bridal houses.

In this episode, meet Lorna Joyce. After experiencing severe loss in her personal life, Lorna started a journey of ensuring African women and girls have access to quality & affordable sanitary products.

In this episode, meet Njeri Mwangi the founder of PAWA254 and an investigative journalist whose piece on child trafficking across east Africa led to justice for numerous victims.

In this episode, meet Irene Ng'endo, current Miss Universe Kenya. She's using that crown to inspire and bring life-changing opportunities to the youth.

In this episode, meet Bina Maseno shares her story of leaving university to run for public office. She then went on to create an organization that is feminizing political spaces & nurturing the next generation of female leaders.

In this episode, meet Njeri Wa Migwe the founder of USIKIMYE and organization that is working to end sexual and gender based violence. In 2020 alone, she rescued 4385 women & girls, 361 children and 14 infants. Usikimye runs 3 safehouses (2 for women & girls and 1 for men). They also run a toll-free line where survivors can reach out for support. They get, on average, 150 calls & social media rescue requests, per day.

In this episode, meet Angela Waweru, an African woman, on a mission to equip schools across Kenya with PAD ATMs! Yes an ATM that dispenses pads to young girls in Kenya, for free! We got to spend a day with Angela, roadtripping to Muranga, where another school would be getting one of the PAD ATMs.