July 16
Tanzania: Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania
Fatuma Mbaruku, a 38-year-old mother of four, traveled from Azimio to the Temeke Integrated Justice Center to file for custody and support for her four children after her 2023… Read more »
May 06
Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence
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 »
April 29
Africa: Persistent Gender Disparities Hinder Women's Safety and Productivity in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence Assessment and the Gender Assessment show that the country has made progress but there are further actions that can be taken to address gender… Read more »
March 12
Ethiopia: Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets
Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Africa: The Transformation of Africa Starts With Our Girls
"When you educate a girl, you educate a nation." This African proverb resonates with the values passed on to me by my parents and guides my determination to drive change in the… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Pilot Project Shows How Grants, Cash, and Menstrual Pads Can Keep Adolescent Girls in School
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