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November 14
Africa: Empowering Girls in Africa to Embrace Stem
More initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation. Read more »
October 15
Ghana: Women Farmers in Ghana Lead the Charge Against Climate Change
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions Read more »
September 17
South Africa: How Education Is Transforming the Lives of Women in South African
The remarkable journey of Prof. Zethu Nkosi and Dr. MaseTshaba Mantepu Read more »
September 11
Kenya: Kenyan Marathoner Fighting Gender-Based Violence in Memory of Fallen Athletes
Viola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to… Read more »
August 28
Africa: How to Tackle Gender Disparity in African Climate Change Research
Persistent gender disparities in scientific research, particularly in climate change, result in a lack of essential perspectives and biased conclusions Read more »
August 26
Angola: The Woman Leading Angola's Fight for Wetland Conservation
How flamingos inspired award-winning "Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands" environmentalist Fernanda Samuel Read more »
July 17
Uganda: 'Education Gave Me New Life and Purpose'
A survivor of sexual violence uses her powerful story to advocate for the empowerment of other survivors and promote education as a preventive measure. Read more »
July 08
Cameroon: Empowering Women and Restoring Wetlands Go Hand in Hand
Environmentalist and Women Changemaker in the World of Wetlands Cécile Ndjebet says women are crucial for sustainable environmental conservation Read more »
May 29
Central African Republic: Colonel Léa Yangongo - Inspiring Women to Join and Thrive in the Military in the Central African Republic
Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo first joined the Central African Republic's army (known as Forces Armée de la Centrafrique, or FACA) as a volunteer in 1997. After… Read more »
April 30
Africa: We Shouldn't Have to Beg or Negotiate for Women Rights
-- Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone's Minister of Gender and Children's Affairs Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Breaking Gender Barriers Through Education
Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls Read more »
March 26
Ghana: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Ghanaian women push for an increase and strengthening of the meaningful participation of women peacekeepers as they explore the WPS agenda Read more »
March 07
Sierra Leone: Empowering Change - Safeguarding Women in Sierra Leone
- A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio Read more »
February 22
Africa: AfCFTA - Upcoming Protocol On Women and Youth in Trade a Chance to Empower Women
Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity. Read more »
February 15
Africa: Bridging Africa's Gender Gap in Tech
Meet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa. Ms. Hlongwane, 30, is founder of Pink Codrs Africa that supports over 500 women in the tech space across South Africa… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Africa: Inclusion of Women and Land Rights As an Avenue to Accelerate the AfCFTA
Collective action in the form of women's groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: African Women On the Frontline of Peacekeeping
Ahead of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana (5 to 6 December), we look at the indispensable role of women peacekeepers from Africa who are defying gender norms to… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: Impact of Under-Funding Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
A new UN report shows that women and girls are not receiving nearly enough medical and non-medical support to deal with gender-based violence because only a negligent 0.2% of total… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Elite Kenyan Marathoner Championing Battle Against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo founded Tirop's Angels foundation in memory of fellow athlete Agnes Tirop Read more »
November 20, 2023
Angola: Varsity Head Paving Way for More Women in Top Jobs
Prof. Virginia Lacerda Quartim is the dean of José Eduardo dos Santos University in Huambo Province Read more »
November 01, 2023
Africa: Inclusive Peacebuilding - Empowering Women As Agents of Peace
We need the voices of women at the table, not as victims but as stakeholders in society Read more »
October 04, 2023
Sierra Leone: Fighting Gender-Based Violence and Early Marriages
At the just-concluded UN General Assembly (UNGA78), Ms. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone actively engaged in a series of gender-empowerment events. Her… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambican Mother Shares Her Experience of Extremism and Discrimination
Kidnapped by al-Shabaab militants, the woman recounts the choice she faced: join their ranks or witness her family's execution. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, UN Women and Partners Fight Gender-Based Violence
Mengistie Tegenie's four sisters were married before the age of 18. Bright and academically gifted, their schooling--like that of many young women in Ethiopia--stopped after their… Read more »
July 31, 2023
South Sudan: Women Fighting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Hate Speech
As the world marks international days to end conflict-related sexual violence and hate speech, let's not forget the important role South Sudanese women peacebuilders play in… Read more »
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