7 Stories Written by Jessica Ireju
Is Equatorial Guinea’s Horizon 2020 Policy Advancing Gender Equality?
byJessica Ireju• Nov 20, 2025
Despite Horizon 2020’s promises, women in Equatorial Guinea still face violence, limited political power, and daily barriers to equality.
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What Happens When Women Control the Money? Africa Is Finding Out
byJessica Ireju• Aug 21, 2025
Evidence shows that when women gain financial agency, poverty drops and communities grow stronger. Here’s how it’s happening.
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Ugandan Filmmakers Are Tired of Waiting. So They're Building a New Film Economy.
byJessica Ireju• Jul 18, 2025
Forget grants: through crowdfunding, hustle, and grit, Uganda's indie creators are reshaping how stories get made, and who gets to tell them.
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How Teach the Child Is Rewriting Nigeria's Literacy Story
byJessica Ireju• Jun 18, 2025
In a country where many children go to school without learning, this community-driven model is helping students read, thrive, and dream again, one playful lesson at a time.
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The Creator Economy Boom: Success, Struggles, and What Comes Next
byJessica Ireju• Apr 1, 2025
Millions of African creators are building careers online, but low payouts, platform restrictions, and missing infrastructure make real financial success harder than ever.
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The Silent Epidemic of Gender-Based Violence
byJessica Ireju• Mar 6, 2025
Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
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How Big Data Could Solve and Expose Gender Inequality in Africa
byJessica Ireju• Jan 21, 2025
Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
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