July 7, 2015
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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HeForShe

UN Women My first task as a board member of the US National Committee for UN Women was assigned by our new board president, Lalita Janke. At our board meeting last Sunday morning in Long Beach, Lalita asked each of … Continue reading

August 9, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Connecting Links

Connections – So Many! I’ve made many connections and reconnections in the last few days! I wish I could draw, and I’d make a diagram for you that shows all the links!  Most, but not quite all, involve Nigeria. The first also … Continue reading

April 18, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Boko Haram in Nigeria – a new approach. Will it work?

Have you heard the name Boko Haram? This is the name given to an Islamist group in Nigeria who are opposed to western education and western influence. They promote the imposition of Sharia or Islamic law in the country and … Continue reading