July 15, 2022
Africa: Gamer QueenArrow Strives to Put Africa, Women on Global eSports Map
In a global industry estimated to generate U.S.$1.38 billion by the end of 2022, according to Newzoo's 2022 Global eSports and Live Streaming Marketing Report, competitive video… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Uganda: Where Menstrual Health and the Climate Crisis Meet - Safe Girl Reusable Pads #AfricaClimateHope
Catherine Nakayemba was just starting high school when her very first menstrual cycle came. She wasn't sure what was happening, and thought she might be sick. In the school… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: A Cultural Shift from Secrecy is Necessary to End Menstrual Shame
Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Africa: Unlocking Feminist Activism with Social Justice Leader Theo Sowa
AllAfrica's Melody Chironda spoke with renowned women's rights and social justice activist Theo Sowa about women's rights and democracy in the wake of the release of a report by… Read more »
Africa: More Money Needed for Feminist Leaders to Drive Global Change
Feminist movements and organizations around the world are the key drivers of social change, yet they are under-financed, under-valued, and grossly under-appreciated. Read more »
May 20, 2022
West Africa: Women Excluded From Decision-Making But Do You Know Just How Much?
Did you know ... in the whole of West Africa there have only been three women heads of state since 1957 (Guinea-Bissau and Liberia), there are only two women speakers currently in… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Africa: Nigerian Tech Startup Pricepally Tackles Rising Food Costs With Bulk-Buying Platform
Shopping for food in Nigeria's largest cities can be a challenge. After battling the notorious traffic of Lagos or Abuja to reach open-air markets, many shoppers are frustrated to… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Africa: Sparking Change for African Women Leaders Through the Power of Data
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data,” once said Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s use of… Read more »
April 29, 2022
Africa: 'Bisexual People's Existence Constantly Challenged, Erased'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist… Read more »
April 15, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality: People Without Reliable Connectivity are Being Left Behind
When I was invited to submit comments to the United Nations on how to best "leave no one behind" during the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I faced a… Read more »
March 31, 2022
Africa: WHO Prioritises Maternal Mental Health in New Global Postnatal Care Guideline
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first ever global guideline to support women and newborns in the postnatal period – the first six weeks after birth. 50%… Read more »
March 28, 2022
Africa: Sexual Violence Soared During Covid Lockdowns, Reports Amnesty
Coronavirus lockdowns have contributed to “soaring rates” of sexual and gender-based violence across Africa, says a new report. And “almost all actors” in… Read more »
March 22, 2022
South Sudan: Sexual Violence As A Weapon of War - the Horrifying Details
The 48-page paper presented by the UN Human Rights Council's commission on South Sudan in Geneva on Monday provided horrifying details of the use of sexual violence against women… Read more »
March 19, 2022
Nigeria: Women's Fight for Gender Equality Gathers Momentum
Women's rights groups across the country are protesting for a reconsideration of the gender bills rejected by lawmakers. Read more »
March 18, 2022
South Sudan: Warring Parties Use Sexual Violence As 'Weapon of Terror and Political Repression' - Report
Excerpts from the report of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, presented to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 18: Read more »
March 12, 2022
Africa: Time to Halt Infant Formula Marketing that Harms Our Children
As societies, we are failing to protect children and families from the marketing of products that undermine their health and development. One of the most egregious examples of this… Read more »
March 11, 2022
Africa: 'Let's Treat Sexual and Reproductive Health Services as a Regular Part of Health Care to Remove Stigma'
Too many girls and women continue to die and face both the short and long-term repercussions of unsafe abortions, yet potentially life-saving information on receiving quality care… Read more »
Africa: Women Bear Brunt of Climate Disasters - They Should Lead Climate Solutions #AfricaClimateCrisis
Global news headlines focus on climate projections about rising sea levels and high temperatures - but we rarely discuss how girls and women are on the frontline of dealing with… Read more »
March 09, 2022
Africa: Fintech Leads in African Startup Investment But Huge Funding Gap Remains
A Briter Bridges report reveals African startup investment trends, as interest in startups across the continent continues to grow, particularly in the financial technology… Read more »
Africa: To Get to The Top, Women Must Know There's No Limit - AllAfrica Panel
AllAfrica convened a webinar to commemorate International Women's Day on Monday 7 March around the UN's theme of "Equality today for a sustainable future". Organised by the Dakar… Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: Women Entrepreneurs Can't Get Access to Capital ... Unless Other Women Are Managing It
Around the world, it’s much more difficult for female entrepreneurs to get the funding they need to grow their businesses. The gender gap prevents women from reaching their… Read more »
March 07, 2022
Africa: Ending Global Hunger Should Be at the Top of the Women's Rights Agenda
Today is International Women's Day, a day dedicated to the millions of women working in their countries and communities to make the world a better place for all. It is on this day… Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future to be Spotlighted at AllAfrica's Convening for International Women's Day
[Visit the AllAfrica Women's Agenda page to watch the webinar and virtual panel which will livestream on March 7, 2022, 12h GMT] Read more »
February 24, 2022
Africa: Peeling Back the Layers of African Women's Sex Lives!
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February 15, 2022
Africa: 'You Can Think Of Us as a One-Stop For All Pharmaceutical Needs in Africa'
Med-tech entrepreneur and Medsaf founder Vivian Nwakah spoke with AllAfrica's Sethi Ncube about how she's building her company to be a one-stop shop for all pharmaceuticals in… Read more »