Feminist Series: Must every woman’s life follow the same script?
by Queenet Ukachukwu Aku had a fire in her. From a young age, she knew she was meant for more. She dreamed of building things, leading movements, changing systems, running empires and creating impact that would outlive her. While others were told to prepare for what comes next, Aku was already building what comes now. […]
Feminist Series: Her Body is Not a Battlefield
by Sophia Onwuamah “A girl’s body is her own territory, not a battleground for culture, tradition, or control. When we cut her, bind her, or marry her off before she’s ready, we’re not preserving tradition, we’re waging war on her future.” Let’s be real for a minute. A young girl’s body is many things. It […]
Feminist Series: From Corporate to SRHR; Queenet’s Journey into Advocacy
by Queenet Ukachukwu For our second Feminist Series feature, we sat down with Queenet, one of our newest team members, whose journey into the world of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is anything but ordinary. From the structured world of banking to the warm hustle of managing a bakery, Queenet has now found […]
Feminist Series: On the Ground in Mombasa; How Ekene is Framing Child Marriage as Violence
By Ekene Okolo Welcome to the first edition of YNCSD’s relaunched Feminist Series! We’re kicking things off with a powerful conversation with our very own Ekene, YNCSD’s Technical Delivery and Impact Lead, who just got back from an incredible trip to Mombasa, Kenya. He represented YNCSD at the Reproductive Health Network of Kenya Conference 2025, […]