Women's Rights

Kenyan Women Challenge Fishing Taboos Amid Climate Change Risks to Lake Victoria

Kenyan Women Challenge Fishing Taboos Amid Climate Change Risks to Lake Victoria

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Breaking Taboos: Women Fishermen of Lake Victoria In the small village of Kagwel, Kenya, the journey of Rhoda Ongoche Akech epitomizes the fight against deeply rooted cultural restrictions. In 2002, Akech, then 39 and a mother of seven, made a bold choice that defied centuries of tradition by stepping into a fishing boat—an act once […]

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Corinna Lim Resigns as AWARE Executive Director After 16 Years; Lim Shoon Yin Succeeds Her

Corinna Lim Resigns as AWARE Executive Director After 16 Years; Lim Shoon Yin Succeeds Her

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Leadership Transition at AWARE Marks New Chapter for Women’s Advocacy in Singapore The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) has recently undergone a significant leadership change as of January 1, 2026. After 16 impactful years, Corinna Lim is stepping down as the executive director, handing the reins to Lim Shoon Yin, a seasoned

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