Dr. Mukwege and Ms. Murad have been at the frontlines helping and giving voice and agency to women and girls subjected to the horrors of sexual violence and other human rights violations. Their courage, leadership and commitment are an inspiration…
She Decides
SheDecides is a global movement to promote, provide, protect and enhance the fundamental rights of every girl and woman. Every girl and every woman has the right to do what she chooses with her body; she has the…
The Kanyaleng of Madina Salam
In many African countries, having children is of out most importance. Women who can’t get pregnant, miscarry of whose babies die carry a great burden. They face ridicule, humiliation and rejection from family members and villagers. Their husbands may divorce…
Women’s Health Care Volunteers In Africa
Dimbayaa is currently recruiting women’s health care volunteers to bridge this ‘infertility divide’ by delivering infertility awareness and prevention initiatives that will address the medical, financial, social and emotional problems of African women tortured by the silent agony of childlessness. In…
Dimbayaa meets First Lady of the Gambia
It was a great honor as well as a pleasure for Dimbayaa boardmembers Dr Cynthia Witsenburg, Dr Hassan Azadeh and Ian Brown to meet with HE Fatoumata Bah Barrow at Statehouse, Banjul to discuss possible future collaboration between Dimbayaa and…
Village Girl Initiative In The Gambia
The Village Girl Initiative (VGI) is a Not for Profit Charity set up to empower women & girls in rural villages & communities in The Gambia (West Africa). Their mission is to bring an end and to completely eradicate Female…
First Lady of the Gambia Appointed ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Ambassador
During the launch of Merck foundation Egypt H.E. Madame Fatoumata Bah Barrow accepted to be a Merck More Than a Mother ambassador. These very influential women will also be “Merck more than a Mother” champions to empower infertile women through…
Families, fertility and feminism: landmarks in women’s rights
Women have fought long and hard to secure access to family planning and abortion, and reduce maternal mortality. A modern timeline of that struggle tells a story full of highs and lows Women have been joining forces to agitate for…
Vital Voices
In 1997, Vital Voices was created to make space for women to be heard. Our founders knew then what has now become a universal truth: that women are essential to progress in their communities. Our world cannot move forward without…
She Decides
SheDecides is a global movement to promote, provide, protect and enhance the fundamental rights of every girl and woman. Every girl and every woman has the right to do what she chooses with her body; she has the right to…