I also contribute to efforts to create spaces for the development of that potential. The work is by no means easy. - Funmi Olonisakin

As a scholar, mentor and activist I am constantly inspired by seeing the incredible talent that exists in the next generation of African feminist leaders and witnessing unfolding opportunities for them to unleash that talent and potential.

I have worked for many years in the field of international security, a field populated largely by male experts and often dominated by male-led military and security establishments.

Covid has affected and impacted everything and some of the impacts will be permanent. It will play out on the issues and questions that are affecting people’s lives and living in the most immediate way.