Sex Education Necessary To Curb Unsafe Abortions
Did you know that hospitals in Cameroon receive at least 3-4 cases daily of complications arising from unsafe abortions? This alarming statistic was shared by Dr. Eko Filbert, Director of the Buea Regional Hospital and 2nd Vice President of SOGOC, in a mini-documentary produced by SOGOC as part of the […]
How Sisterspeak237 and Sogoc Cameroon are Fighting Gender Based Violence
Today, Sisterspeak237 joined Sogoc Cameroon under the ACAC project to launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence under the theme “Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”. During the next 16 days and beyond, we must reflect on the high cost of violence in our society. […]
Female Journalists From Crisis-hit Zones Equipped With Fact-checking Skills
By Doh Bertrand With the rise in the spread of fake news and social media propaganda within the context of the crisis rocking the two Anglophone Regions, some over 20 female journalists reporting in these crisis-hit zones have been schooled on fact-checking, and verification and skills to become freelancers. This […]
Cameroon’s top 12 women newsmakers of 2017
By Yuh Timchia – Sisterspeak237 As we roll out the carpet for 2018, we look back into last year’s sack of mixed fortunes which engendered the beaming of media spotlights on some Cameroonian women. Some of them who made our list blazed trails. Others lived harrowing experiences. But most importantly, […]
Cameroon – Poetry Contest
HOFNA Cameroon, in partnership with Sisterspeak237, AFCIG, CREED, 1Task1Job and Women for a Change Cameroon is organizing a National Spoken Word/Poetry contest, as part of the Project – One Cameroon Initiative. As part of the Project – One Cameroon Initiative, the purpose of the contest is to engage especially […]
Cameroon – Albinism Awareness
By Comfort Mussa People born with albinism often suffer isolation, stigma,discrimination and ignorance surrounding their condition. Voices of Albinos offers an opportunity to dispel the myths that surround them while sharing inspirational stories told by persons with albinism Melissa Longla, champion of the albinism cause talks about her childhood experiences. […]
Voices of Albinos
People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. . The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalization and social exclusion. This leads to various forms of stigma and discrimination. Sisterspeak237 ‘s Voices with Albinos […]
Winners of Sisterspeak237 Story Telling Contest 2016
Bamenda- Cameroon : Winners of Sisterspeak237 Story Telling Contest 2016 – (Student Journalist Edition) Lifetime Achievement award – in recognition of OLIVE SHANG. She has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Cameroon and used the media to amplify the voices of the voiceless Award Category – Social Inclusion […]