South Africa: Women Must Take the Lead in #AfricaClimateCrisis Solutions

In honour of women's month, and as part of the country's drive to deal with the climate emergency, the government arranged a webinar on August 5 to discuss the challenges and… Read more »

South Africa: Observing 10 Years Since Marikana Mine Massacre - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2022

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South Africa: Krugersdorp Police Blitz After Gang Rape Ends in More Than 80 Arrests

Suspects in the gang rape of eight women in West Village, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, have appeared in the city's magistrate's court along with 85 suspected illegal miners, IOL reports.… Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Price Down On Wednesday - South African News Briefs, July 28, 2022

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South Africa: Blitz of Gold For South Africa at Commonwealth Games - What's Happening In South African News - August 1, 2022

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Africa: Talking About Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQI+ Community 'an Uneasy Territory'

In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »

Africa: Banyana Victory Pushes Gender Pay Gap Debate to the Fore

No matter where you are in the world, women and men do not have the same basic rights. African countries are no exception, and are still largely affected by gender inequalities in… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - July 27, 2022

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Africa: Sex Testing of Top Footballer Banda a Flagrant Human Rights Violation - HRW

Barbra Banda, a top player on Zambia's national women's team, was subjected to what is called a gender verification procedure to determine whether her testosterone levels are above… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »