Herstory

June 2019

Woman of the week Writing

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Novelist and Writer

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June 26, 2019

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist and non-fiction writer whose work has been recognised globally, appearing in numerous publications that include the Financial Times, The New Yorker, The…

Media Philanthropy Woman of the week

Oprah Winfrey, Television Personality, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

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June 19, 2019

Oprah Winfrey is an American media mogul, TV host, actress, and philanthropist.
Despite having a difficult childhood of poverty and sexual abuse, Winfrey rose to become one of the most…

Politics Woman of the week

Sheikh Hasina Wajed, Prime Minister of Bangladesh

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June 12, 2019

Sheikh Hasina Wajed is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, a position she has held since 2008.

Since she became the prime minister, Bangladesh has experienced rapid economic growth and development….

Heroism Woman of the week

Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, Physician credited for curbing the spread of Ebola in Nigeria in 2014

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June 5, 2019

Ameyo Stella Adadevoh was a Nigerian physician who helped to prevent the spread of the Ebola crisis in Nigeria of 2014. The Ebola virus reached Nigeria through Patrick Sawyer,…