Cameroon: Cameroonians See Gender-Based Violence As a Key Women's-Rights Issue but Tolerate Use of Physical Force Against Wives

About half of citizens say violence against women and girls is a common occurrence in their community. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Women Trail Men in Education, Jobs, Asset Ownership, and Political Engagement

Ugandan women trail men in education, jobs, asset ownership, and political engagement Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment

Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritanians Reject Use of Physical Force Against Women, but View Domestic Violence As a Private Matter

Majority of citizens say a woman will probably be criticised, harassed, or shamed by others in the community if she reports gender-based violence to the authorities. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Condemn Violence Against Women but Consider Domestic Violence a Private Matter

Half of citizens say women are likely to be criticised, harassed, or shamed if they report assault. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Women Still Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics

Most citizens say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Support Women's Autonomy, Sex Education, and Access to Contraception, but Are Divided On Termination of Pregnancies

Most citizens say girls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Strongly Oppose Abortion

Majorities endorse teaching sex education and allowing pregnant pupils to stay in school. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Rate Govt Highly On Promotion of Gender Equality, Though Disparities Persist

Most citizens endorse equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »

Liberia: Ad796 - Liberians Call for Greater Government Efforts to Promote Gender Equality

Women still trail men in educational attainment and ownership of key assets. Read more »

Madagascar: Malagasy Praise Govt Efforts to Promote Gender Equality but Want to See More

Two-thirds of citizens say men should be given priority over women in hiring. Read more »

Uganda: Gender-Based Violence Top Issue Ugandans Want Addressed

Majority of citizens see domestic violence as a private rather than criminal matter. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritians Rank Gender-Based Violence As Top Women's-Rights Issue for Government to Address

Most citizens say domestic violence should be treated as a criminal rather than a private matter. Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambicans Give Govt Poor Marks On Its Efforts to Promote Equal Rights for Women

Strong majorities support gender equality in land ownership and political leadership, but fewer do so when it comes to jobs. Read more »

Africa: Assessing the Gaps: Africans Look for Greater Progress On Education

Attainment reflects persistent disadvantages among women, the poor, and rural residents. Read more »

Africa: Africans Back Gender Equality, but Gaps Persist: Govts Urged to Do More

Women still trail men in education, employment, financial autonomy, and political participation. Read more »

South Africa: Citizens See Gender-Based Violence As Most Important Women's-Rights Issue to Address

Nearly half of citizens say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »

Africa: Combating Gender-Based Violence Tops Africa's Agenda for Women's Rights

Majority of citizens say women who report violence are likely to face community backlash. Read more »

Eswatini: More Needs to Be Done for Women's Rights, Emaswati Say

Only one in three citizens think their government is doing a good job of promoting gender equality Read more »

Zambia: Zambians Endorse Gender Equality, Want Greater Govt Effort for Women's Rights

Women still trail men in educational attainment and ownership of key assets. Read more »

Morocco: Public Endorses Women's Political Participation but Not Equal Access to Jobs, Land

Women and men differ sharply in views on gender equality. Read more »

Seychelles: Majority Support Gender Equality, Think Greater Efforts Are Needed

Most citizens report equal opportunity to get a job and own land. Read more »

Liberia: Gender-Based Violence Tops Women's-Rights Issues in Liberia - Citizens Say It Is a Criminal Matter

But most think victims may be criticised or shamed if they report to the authorities. Read more »

São Tomé and Príncipe: Ad689 - São Toméans See Gender-Based Violence As a Top Priority, and a Criminal Matter

More than half say violence against women and girls is common in their community. Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanians Oppose Physical Force Against Women, See Domestic Violence As a Criminal Matter

Citizens cite gender-based violence as the most important women's-rights issue their government and society must address Read more »