Get Gender Equality Right in Africa, and Prosperity Will Follow [analysis]
ISS
Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a US$259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. Read more »
First Person - Women in Madagascar Too Ashamed to Seek Help Giving Birth
UN News
Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are "too ashamed" to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a… Read more »
Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence [press release]
World Bank
Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »
Gambian Gynecologist Shares His Expert Opinion On FGM/C
Foroyaa
Gambian consultant gynecologist Dr. Abdoulie Keita last Thursday shared his expert opinion about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) before the National Assembly Joint… Read more »
100,395 Kano Pregnant Women Access Free Antenatal Care in 2 Years
Leadership
A total of 110,395 pregnant women from communities across Kano State enrolled to access free antenatal healthcare services from 2022 till date. Read more »
Congolese Woman Excels in Beekeeping
VOA
In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women entrepreneurs in Goma continue to catch the eye of the business world, thanks to their creativity and resilience.… Read more »
Gauteng's Shelter System Is 'Broken' Because of State Incompetence
GroundUp
Several gender-based violence shelters in the province were forced to close because of uncertainty over their funding from the Department of Social Development Read more »
Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women With Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
Vanguard
Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. Read more »
Why Is Advancing Women in Finance Important for the Future of Africa? [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Insights from Aishatu Debola Aminu: Country Director, New Faces New Voices-Nigeria Read more »
Female Factory Workers' in Outcry Over Unpaid Maternity Leave
Lesotho Times
TRADE unions are disgruntled that government continues to discriminate against women working in the textile and private security sectors when it comes to maternity leave payment. Read more »
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
New Times
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
Selokela 'Slu' Molamodi Is a Young Community Leader Talking Her Way to a Better SA [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In 2020, Slu joined Generation G, a coalition between ActionAid, Activate and Sonke Gender Justice, mobilising young people to build a GBV-free society. Read more »
WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down Barriers for Women in Global Leadership
allAfrica
The vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health leadership converges… Read more »
How Women Peace Huts Are Transforming Lives and Communities in Liberia
Spotlight Initiative
Evon Gbarduo lives in Putu, Tiama Town, a community along the Liberian-Ivorian border. Read more »
- Government to Register 15 Million Undocumented Women
AIM
The Mozambican Justice Ministry intends to register and issue birth certificates and identity cards to about 15 million women. Read more »