April 24
Africa: USAID's Catalyst Study Expands HIV Prevention Options for Women and Girls in Africa
USAID
A USAID-supported study is expanding options for HIV prevention products for women and girls in Africa, a population disproportionately affected by the virus; in sub-Saharan Africa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prisca's Story - 'I Thought I Had Lost It All'
UNFPA
Prisca,* a 22-year-old young woman who lives in Chiredzi Rural, Zambia, has faced a harrowing ordeal. One night, while asleep in a room with two toddlers, an unknown man broke into… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Women Is Key to Unlocking $12 Trillion in Economic Growth
UNFPA
During the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York, UNFPA hosted an event that brought together global leaders, policymakers and innovators to… Read more »
Africa: 'Until We Make it Clear There Are Consequences For Rape - Real, Dire consequences - We Will Never Turn the Tide of It'
UN Women
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, award-winning playwright and actor Danai Gurira has delivered today powerful remarks at the UN Security Council during the annual open… Read more »
April 23
Malawi: Malawi Takes Steps to End Poverty Among Women and Girls
VOA
Malawi and its development partners are trying something new to help the country's most vulnerable women and girls get out of extreme poverty. Besides enhancing their… Read more »
Africa: Silence the Guns, Amplify Women's Voices for Peace to End Rape in Wartime
UN News
The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023, a "dramatic increase" of 50 percent over the previous year, the Security Council heard on… Read more »
Africa: Guns Fueling Rape of Children, Women in War Zones - UN
VOA
Actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira told diplomats Tuesday that finding a child to sexually abuse in a conflict zone can cost less than one dollar. She urged… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Caught Attempting to Sexually Assault Female Student
Premium Times
The university management has confirmed the development. Read more »
Uganda: How MDAs Have Performed Over Past Five Year
Nile Post
In a momentous development today, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has disclosed its findings on the compliance of Budget Estimates and Ministerial Policy Statements with… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 6 [analysis]
IPS
Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking Gender Barriers Through Education
Africa Renewal
Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls Read more »
Africa: Sex Differences Don't Disappear As a Country's Equality Develops - Sometimes They Become Stronger [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The more gender equal a society is, the more similar men and women will be, adopting more similar interests, personality traits and behavioural patterns. Or so many people seem to… Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster's Female Heavy Duty Drivers Encourage Women
New Republic
-Says They, Too Can Become Like them Read more »
Nigeria: Women and Artificial Intelligence - Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Daily Trust
In a recent article published in Daily Trust, penned by Dr Zaynab Ango, on April 8, 2024, titled 'Northern Nigeria: Let's stop killing women's dreams and future', a poignant call… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shut Down Cult Abusing Women, Girls - Says Village Headman Angry Over Apostolic Church
New Zimbabwe
A TRADITIONAL leader from Mashonaland West province is pleading with authorities to intervene and immediately shut down Madzibaba Ishmael's apostolic church, which allegedly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Opens Week-Long Camp to Empower Girls
The Herald
An electric atmosphere on Saturday enveloped the launch of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa's week-long national girls' camp aimed at equipping children from all provinces with… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Could It Be Rape If It's With Your Wife?! [analysis]
Vanguard
When did that man you married with such love and hope turn into a monster who couldn't stick to his vow to 'protect' you because he's now the one actually violating you? You hear… Read more »
Nigeria: Period Poverty - Millions Bleed in Silence As Prices of Sanitary Pads Hit the Roof
Vanguard
Women, girls risk genital tract infections - EXPERTS Read more »
April 19
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation [press release]
HRW
Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights Read more »
Liberia: Kagame Meets Liberia's Former President Sirleaf
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Friday, April 19, met with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of his participation in the Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum. Read more »
Liberia: House's Chairperson On Gender Wants Criminal Court 'B' Judge Impeached
Liberian Observer
The Representative of Bong County District #6, Moima Briggs Mensah, has asked the Plenary of the House of Representatives to impeach Criminal Court 'B' Judge Nelson Chinneh for… Read more »
April 18
Africa: How Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi Is Transforming Africa's Media Landscape [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Changing the narrative, balancing stories to improve the lives of Africa's women and children positively: An interview with Eleanor Ayuketah Ngochi, a Women in Media Network… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Makes Life Harder - in South Africa It's Likely to Bring Heatwaves, Water Stress and Gender-Based Violence [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa is feeling the impacts of global warming. Heat is frequent and more intense. Human-induced climate change made the severe 2015-2017 drought three to six times more… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Upholds Gender Equity Principles - Muchinguri-Kashiri
The Herald
The Government has made significant strides in addressing gender disparities that were disproportionately relegating women during colonial rule. Read more »
April 17
Africa: How to End Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa - Fight Inequality, Gender Imbalances and Climate Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A greater part of Africa's population can't afford a healthy diet than any other regional population. Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is caused by climate change, high levels… Read more »