Valentine Iwenwanne

Bio:

Valentine Iwenwanne is a Nigerian journalist writing about politics, conflicts, global health and development. His work has appeared in South Africa’s Mail & Guardian, Devex, TRT World, Ozy, Ynaija and more.

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March 18, 2019 | Valentine Iwenwanne | International, Misogyny, Violence against women
‘Enough is enough’: Nigerian women fight sexual harassment and groping in markets

Sexual harassment and bullying of women have long been commonplace in Nigeria’s bustling markets. Now, women are leading the charge to change its culture.

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