Voices of Influence: African Women Shaping the G20 Agenda

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Voices of Influence: African Women Shaping the G20 Agenda

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb At Quote This Woman+, we believe in the power of the mic. And in Cape Town over 21–22 May 2025, that mic was handed to African women who are not just participating in global conversations, they’re reshaping … Read more

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Five tips for reporting and advocating against sexual violence

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Five tips for reporting and advocating against sexual violence

South African news headlines have been reflecting a growing outrage over the rape of a seven year old child in Matatiele, Eastern Cape. This story has been uppermost in many of our minds as we’ve seen the child’s name; their school’s name; their mother’s identity; and the name of a man accused of her rape … Read more

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Resilience, grit, perseverance, hardiness: what they mean for our Voices Fellowship programme

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Resilience, grit, perseverance, hardiness: what they mean for our Voices Fellowship programme

When the Quote This Woman+ team sat down to plan the training curriculum for the 2024/25 Voices Fellowship, we had a detailed list the topics we’d cover. Personal branding, social media, interview skills, public speaking, understanding the media landscape – all of these were in the mix. They were topics we knew would be important … Read more

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Expert Profile: Professor Nana Akua Anyidoho

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Expert Profile: Professor Nana Akua Anyidoho

Prof Nana Akua Anyidoho is a social development researcher studying how young people and women navigate pathways to better lives through higher education, employment, and other means, despite often challenging policy environments. Her work focuses on women’s informal employment, youth employment, graduate employability, and the school-to-work transition, with key themes including agency, participation, and empowerment. … Read more

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How to Prepare for a Broadcast Interview: A Guide for Women+ Voices

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How to Prepare for a Broadcast Interview: A Guide for Women+ Voices

So, you’re on the Quote This Woman+ database and have just been contacted by a radio producer or TV journalist for an interview. Congratulations! Your expertise is about to reach a wider audience. As an intersectional feminist organisation, we know the importance of diverse voices in media. To help you prepare, here’s a comprehensive guide … Read more

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