July 29
Zimbabwe: Rural Women With Disabilities Advocate for Their Rights in Zimbabwe
Ndakaitei Matare, a mother of one, chairs Ward 38 Disability Support Group in Zvimba, central northern Zimbabwe. After acquiring a physical disability at the age of six, she… Read more »
April 08
Mali: In Mali, a Teenage Activist Advocates Against Child Marriage
With a determined step, Aminata Fofana walks into the courtyard and sits down on a chair. The teenager unlocks her phone with a swipe of the screen and starts a conversation with… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Voices From Civil Society - 'Feminist Activists Are Less and Less Safe'
The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment, is taking place this month under the… Read more »
March 11
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, Three Young Women Advocate for a Community Free From Female Genital Mutilation
Entering adulthood can be a beautiful journey, but for those who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM), it often carries layers of pain and trauma. FGM leaves a scar… Read more »
February 05
Liberia: Former Practitioners of FGM Lead the Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia
Rebecca Yaoh, 63, is the head of women Zoes (elders) in Naio Town, Grand Gedeh County. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Liberia: Supporting Courts to Provide Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
GRAND GEDEH COUNTY, Liberia - Badio Quiah has been the Clerk of Court for the Ministry of Justice at the 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh County for over 15 years. He has… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Nigeria: From Surviving to Thriving - Vocational Training Is Helping to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria - Women and girls face many barriers to education, health care and decent work. These barriers perpetuate a state of vulnerability for women and girls, making them… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Mozambique: 'Girls Should Be Able to Focus Only On Their Studies' - How Activism Changes Girls' Lives in Mozambique
With notebooks in her arms and a bright smile, Maria*, 16, is getting ready for another school day. She is in the 9th grade in Mogovolas district, Nampula province, Mozambique, and… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Mozambique: The Impact of Economic Empowerment On the Lives of Women and Girls in Mozambique
In Mozambique, with the support of the Spotlight Initiative, thousands of women and girls have joined Village Savings and Loan Associations, enabling them to open and manage their… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Niger: In Niger, Equal Opportunities for Women and Girls With Disabilities Benefits the Whole Community
With a smile on her face, Oumal khayr Abdoussalam, 30, breastfeeds her young child. In addition to caring for her baby, Ms. Abdoussalam teaches religious sciences to 40 young girls… Read more »