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I became a feminist because I was angry; very angry and filled with positive anger that took a better part of my life.

— Solome Nakaweesi Kimbugwe

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It means daring to be different and question authority, speaking out, claiming my space and being autonomous.

Have you ever heard of inviting your oppressor to join you? In every sense of the word they have screwed us up.

Speaking during the Second African Feminist Forum in Kampala (2008)

To me feminism means women’s universal freedom from oppression of the mind, soul, thought, body, sexuality and spirit.

If someone hasn't felt how it feels to eat last, to work more and to earn less, how do you expect them to support you?

No woman is free until all women are free.

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