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From Where I Stand: “We are trying to build a drone…to dispense medicines in rural areas” – 15-Year-Old Coder, Eno Ekanem, Abuja, Nigeria

wyskApril 25, 2019

By UN Women - Fifteen-year-old Eno Ekanem was among 80 girls from 34 African countries who attended the first Coding Camp in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 24 August...

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“Change Me… I’m Full!” Newfangled Tampon Alerts You Before Your Flow Runneth Over

wyskMay 18, 2016

Amanda Brief wanted to provide a tech-based solution to "menstruation mortification," and came up with a newfangled tampon that tells you when its full....

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The Blame Game: Villages In India Banning Mobile Phones For Unmarried Women And Girls

wyskFebruary 23, 2016

"Girls get spoiled and get involved in relationships with boys at a young age because they use phones. This further leads to crime against them."...

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Monica Lewinsky Launches #BeStrong Emojis For World Safer Internet Day

wyskFebruary 9, 2016

"In today's world, particularly online and especially for younger people, support—knowing you are not alone—is vital and can even save lives."...

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Learn An Hour Of Code From The Women of Star Wars

wyskNovember 12, 2015

"...We hope the appeal of characters like Princess Leia and Rey will help fuel greater participation in science and math, especially among girls, around the world,"...

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