<figure><img src="https://cdn.worldpulse.org/images/post/22246/63642/post_image_gallery/5b0e825de6613cdb8c157fa756ecf41f/zim_mc.png" alt="Empowering girls by teaching menstrual hygiene management lovingly." /><figcaption>Empowering girls by teaching menstrual hygiene management lovingly.</figcaption></figure>
<figure><img src="https://cdn.worldpulse.org/images/post/22246/63642/post_image_gallery/adf0c9ca9dd92d3d2024a629666a0b11/12046813_992074687481027_3006289156347953300_n_-_copy.jpg" alt="Human right and dignity for all women and girls." /><figcaption>Human right and dignity for all women and girls.</figcaption></figure>The BBC has been running a series about inspiring women across Africa, and followers of BBC Africa's Facebook and Twitter pages have nominated their local heroines. Here is a selection of 10 nominees: And yours truly is humbled to be among the top 10 For more information click on the link below <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-35235408" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-35235408</a> https://vimeo.com/150893480

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