More than 6,000 registered representatives of the 193 Member States, UN and non-governmental organizations are discussing women and girls' access to education, training, science ... Read more »
While counter-terrorism is seen as an exclusively male domain, studies show that women, and mothers specifically, can be central to preventing radicalisation, writes the Institute ... Read more »
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The government has reportedly changed its mind about allowing a new hospital that seeks to help women who have undergone genital cutting to operate in the country. Read more »
According to women's rights activists, the new anti-pornography law is being used to harass and encourage violence against women in the country. Read more »
According to a report by Save the Children, over half of the women giving birth in sub-Saharan Africa do so without skllled help - jeopardising the lives of newborns and mothers. Read more »
Colombe Akiwacu has been crowned Miss Rwanda 2014, beating 14 other contenstants to walk away with a grand prize. Read more »
It has now emerged that the new Anti-Pornography law passed actually targets media organisations more than women in short dresses, according to the Observer. Read more »
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