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Janet Zhou

Author: Janet Zhou

Turning Curses into Possibilities: Reflections from the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba 2025

Turning Curses into Possibilities: Reflections from the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba 2025

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Every September, the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) brings together a powerful mix of voices: communities from mining areas, civil society organisations, academics, activists, government officials, and, increasingly, private sector players. This year, from the 17th to the 19th, I joined comrades and colleagues who,

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

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Last week, as we marked International Women’s Day, we reflected on the persistent structural inequalities that continue to shape women’s economic realities. This week, I am especially honored to dedicate this blog to the incredible work of EverJoice (EJ) Win, whose advocacy and tireless efforts

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The Invisible Backbone of Southern Africa Women Human Rights Defenders and Care Workers in southern Africa

The Invisible Backbone of Southern Africa Women Human Rights Defenders and Care Workers in southern Africa

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As the global community commemorates International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” it is imperative to direct attention toward the frequently overlooked yet essential contributions of women human rights defenders and care workers throughout southern Africa. These individuals occupy the

Reparations through Care Justice: Recognizing Africa’s Invisible Infrastructure of Care

Reparations through Care Justice: Recognizing Africa’s Invisible Infrastructure of Care

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In my previous exploration of reparations as revolutionary praxis, I examined how Africa’s position in the global political economy offers tremendous leverage points for transformative change. This week, I want to deepen this analysis by examining reparations through the lens of care justice – specifically