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Empowering Women | Inspiring Generations| Celebrating Excellence
Editorial Thesis
Cabo Verde's diaspora is one of the world's most remarkable — more of its people live abroad than at home. Among them are women builders, artists, entrepreneurs and advocates reshaping communities on four continents.
Yet their work is too often documented only in specialist channels — Afrobarometer surveys, Inforpress wire reports, community radio and local archives — rather than the mainstream wire services that shape global attention.
Woven exists to carry these stories further, with the care and polish they deserve.
Current Issue
October 23, 2026
Women • Diaspora • Culture • Opportunity
“This week's standout: new evidence on women's autonomy in Cabo Verde. The strongest stories connect reproductive rights, women's participation in peace and security, diaspora cultural preservation, and emerging economic opportunities.”
Curated Gems
Gem 01
Health & Autonomy · Afrobarometer
86% of Cabo Verdeans support women's reproductive autonomy, 93% back pregnant students completing their education, and 95% favor sexuality education.
The Woven Lens —Examining whether broad public consensus is translating into tangible healthcare access, autonomy and equity in practice.
Gem 02
Policy & Peacebuilding · Inforpress
ECOWAS provides technical backing for a 2027 national action plan, strengthening coordination across civil society and government institutions.
The Woven Lens —Moving beyond celebrating isolated leaders toward institutional leverage, spotlighting the women's collectives shaping implementation.
Gem 03
Culture & Film · Inforpress
The award-winning documentary “Nós, Povo das Ilhas” traces the story of 31 young islanders in Cuba during the anti-colonial struggle.
The Woven Lens —Celebrating women filmmakers and cultural organizers who protect oral histories and cinema that might otherwise fade.
Gem 04
Diaspora Heritage · Inforpress
Celebrating 90 years of Claridade and 40 years of Pró-Cultura through mother tongue poetry, music and community gatherings in Portugal.
The Woven Lens —Honoring women as the vital bridge keeping Kriolu alive across generations, dinner tables and oceans.
Gem 05
Economic Empowerment · Inforpress
A municipal partnership in São Filipe provides dedicated funding and vocational training for vulnerable rural women.
The Woven Lens —Looking beyond the main urban centers to examine sustainable livelihoods and local decision-making power.
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A curated weekly summary of stories, initiatives and opportunities impacting women in Cabo Verde and our global diaspora.
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Woven welcomes partnerships with Cabo Verdean organizations, cultural institutions, community groups and businesses who share our mission. From sponsoring an edition of the Gems to supporting the road to The Gathering in July 2028, there is a place for your thread in this fabric.
Start a Conversationor write to us at woven.globalsisterhood@gmail.com
