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Author: Rosebell Kagumire

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Rosebell Kagumire

Rosebell Kagumire (she/her) is a writer and Pan-African feminist activist. She is the curator and editor of African Feminism, an online writing platform that brings together feminist writers and activists across Africa. Her recent essay featured in I am Nala, a book that examines the struggle for reproductive justice and the lasting colonial legacy of boarding schools. She co-edited Challenging Patriarchy: The Role of Patriarchy in the Roll-back of Democracy, published in 2020. Rosebell was recognized by Avance Media as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Africa for the 2021 edition. She was honoured with the Anna Guèye 2018 award for her contribution to digital democracy, justice and equality on the African continent by Africtivistes, a network of African activists for democracy. She holds a Master's degree in Media, Peace, and Conflict Studies from the UN-mandated University of Peace in Costa Rica. She has done short-term studies in nonviolent conflict at the Fletcher School and global leadership and public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.

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    By Rosebell Kagumire
    October 18, 2022
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    Beyond Pacification: African Feminisms – A Constant Awakening

    African Feminisms: A Constant Awakening
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    Addressing Gender Inequality in the Horn of Africa: A Proposed Blueprint For Policy Makers

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    July 9, 2019
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    The fearsome feminist activist is now determined to use her ongoing court case to “educate the nation”. On 9 May 2019, the Ugandan academic and activist ...
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    Uganda Election: Why it’s too early to rule out Kizza Besigye

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    6 things we learned from Uganda’s presidential debate

    Lesson 3: Underestimate the underdogs at your peril On the night of 15 January, Uganda held its first ever televised presidential debate. The incumbent Yoweri Museveni ...
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