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Redefining Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a word I try not to give too much power to. Not because I do not experience it, but because I have chosen to redefine it. That does not mean the doubt disappears. There are days I…
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Turning Pages, Changing Perspectives: The Value of Reading
Reading is one of the most important habits you can develop if you want to change your life, build thought leadership, and grow both personally and professionally, most importantly, as a lifelong learner. Reading does not have to be limited…
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Show Your Work by Austin Kelon – Favourite quotes, summary and lessons
Sharing our work openly can feel intimidating sometimes, but it can also become a launchpad to new opportunities, impact, and growth. One book that continues to shape how I think about career visibility is Show Your Work by Austin Kleon.…
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3x3x3 — TRANSITIONS AND THRESHOLD
I had the absolute pleasure to join the Girls research Network at York University to present an aspect of my work on Girls and Transition: Sexual Violence in Conflict in Nigeria. Here are three key ideas that my presentation highlighted:…
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Tracing Sexual Violence in Conflict as a Continuum of Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Nigeria: Pitfalls of Law and Policies
Abstract Sexual violence is a human rights infringement that causes harm in the lives of individuals when committed and may lead to severe complications, disabilities or even death. In Nigeria, women suffer from a chain of violence which is traced…
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Reflection from Global Insitute for Human Rights Certificate Program
Changemaker Catalyst Award recipient, Chidinma Umahi Odi Nwankwo attended the Global Human Rights Certificate Program by University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Global Institute for Human rights virtually from June 8 to June 19th 2020. Chidinma is an LLM Student,…
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10 Key Workplace Laws in Ontario
Have you ever wondered what laws apply in your workplace whether you are an employee or an employer in Ontario? In this post, I have listed some of the key laws you should be aware of. I’ll be sharing more…
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Investigating Non-Human Rights Allegations
Reflections from Rubin Thomlinson’s complimentary webinar On March 27, 2025, I attended a one-hour webinar hosted by Rubin Thomlinson titled “Investigating Non-Human Rights Allegations,” led by Janice Rubin and Liliane Gingras. As a legal and human rights professional, I find immense value in participating in…
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