Editor’s Blog

“Modelling is not a beauty contest”: From refugee camps to beyond – how Joan Okorodudu is changing the narrative about African models

In a world where unrealistic beauty standards have been the bane of the modelling industry…

UN Commission on the Status of Women: How the digital age can accelerate gender equality

After two weeks of deliberations, (6 to 17 March) the 67th session of the Commission…

Women Who Inspire: Mariam Issoufou Kamara – Architect for social change

Mariam Issoufou Kamara is an architect in a league of her own. For all the…

Black doctors form Advisory Board “To improve experiences of Black people” in the beauty industry

Spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement, a collective of award winning Medical Professionals and Aestheticians in…

INTERVIEW: Dr Natalia Kanem Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Women’s rights, including access to sexual and reproductive health, and their ability to make decisions…

10 wise quotes, 30 style looks to love from the talented Lupita Nyong’o

On many occasions, Lupita Nyong’o has reminded us why she is not only beautiful and…

Esther Mahlangu and the cultural symbolism of the Ndebele women artwork

Esther Mahlangu, the inimitable South African icon, never ceases to capture our hearts. Her art…

RETROSPECTIVE: The New African Woman interview with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed

  United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s…

Interview with Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim: Scientist and former President of Mauritius

With education reformers calling for more girls to take up sciences, there is no greater…

INTERVIEW: “Gender Equality is everyone’s business ,” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

A number of reports indicate that more women in positions of power – from parliament…