October 11
Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia - Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas
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October 10
Africa: Girls Transform Africa - Five Reasons Why Investing Today Will Build the Africa of Tomorrow
As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, it is sobering to realize that only 16 million out of more than 37 million adolescent girls in Western and Central Africa are… Read more »
October 03
Africa: World Bank Country Gender Action Plan to Help Address Gender Inequalities in Sierra Leone
The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Gender Action Plan (C-GAP), a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing gender inequalities and promoting gender equality… Read more »
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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