Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: UNFPA Nigeria

  • Stephanie Linus visits the US Capitol to Advocate for Improved Global Health for Women & Girls

    On Thursday March 30, Stephanie Linus acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and women and girls advocate was the featured speaker at a briefing at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    The event, which was sponsored by Pathfinder International, Catalyst Global Strategies, What to Expect Project, UN Women, UNFPA, and Stephanie’s nonprofit organization, Extended Hands Foundation, highlighted how U.S. government- supported global health programs improve the lives of women and girls in the developing world in ways that extend beyond improving health outcomes. 

    As a UNFPA Regional Ambassador and founder of Extended Hands Foundation, Stephanie discussed her work with several gender-based awareness and intervention projects across the world.

    Stephanie led a discussion on how lack of health care access and overlapping areas of inequity keep girls out of school, limit educational opportunities, and keep them from living the lives they choose. 

    The briefing also included remarks by Lydia Murithi, Senior Global Technical and Strategy Advisor, Pathfinder International; Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Pathfinder International; Annie Toro, President and CEO, What to Expect Project and Sarah Craven, Chief, Washington Office, UNFPA. The event was coordinated by Algene Sajery, CEO of Catalyst Global Strategies.

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  • #HeyWomanSeries – What happens when we speak out or keep silent…

    Sexual and gender-based violence has multiple expressions. While girls and women are more likely to fall victim, men experience it too. Some victims seek help and survive the abuse, but many are not so lucky. It can impact anyone regardless of their geographical location, socio-economic background, race, religion, sexuality, or gender identity.

    I was inspired to create the #HeyWomanSeries to tell the stories from different perspectives. As a filmmaker, I’ve always believed the transformative power of multimedia to inform and inspire and I hope these short films do just that.

    Every video showcases different outcomes people often have when they speak out or remain silent in the face of sexual and gender-based violence. It is my hope that as we examine these different, we find roles we can all play in curbing this scourge.

    This project was supported by UNFPA Nigeria. Watch them on NextPageTV Youtube.

  • Hey Woman Now Streaming @ Pan African Film & Arts Festival

    As part of the activities for the 2021 Women’s Month, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival is currently streaming Hey Woman.

    I’m extremely grateful for the awesome feedback and attention this monologue has received since its lunch.

    Supported by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Nigeria), Hey Woman is a captivating monologue which creatively addresses the various distressing thoughts that cripple a woman’s mind in the face of abuse and oppression. It is an anthem of encouragement and unity among women and men.

    For more information, visit Pan African Film Festival on Instagram or find out more on their website.

  • Hey Woman! A Wakeup Call For Women

    A beautiful thing happens when people unite for a common cause. We harness the power of our unique strengths and tap into immense possibilities.

    On this special International Women’s Day, I’m calling on everyone to raise our voices against the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence. The impact affects us all – women, men, children, the society. We cannot continue to sit on the sidelines. If we don’t confront this harmful cycle, we would be left with a wounded society.

    I created this anthem of encouragement, sisterhood and unity among men and women as a wakeup call to us all. What hurts one, hurts all. The time to act is now! It is up to you and I to unite against all forms of inequality and gender-based violence by saying enough is enough!

    This monologue is supported by UNFPA Nigeria.