Women politicians have called for a greater role in leadership as government and stake-holders meet to discuss the composition of the country's new parliament. Read more »
Africans tracking the worldwide HIV epidemic have not found much to celebrate since Aids began ravaging the continent 30 years ago, but researchers are optimistic that they are ... Read more »
Despite being illegal, abortions are still available in Zambia's capital at very low fees through private medical practitioners. Read more »
It is hoped that the African Union summit on Intra-African Trade will take recommendations into account that will benefit women. Read more »
Malawi's police have arrested a gang that had been terrorising trouser-wearing women in the capital Lilongwe by stripping off their clothes. Read more »
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, works closely with Femmes Africa Solidarité, coordinator of the Gender Is My Agenda Campaign. She recently spoke with AllAfrica.com ... Read more »
Legal aid clinics are playing an important role during the the current crisis, especially for poverty-hit rural women who are under-served by the country's ailing judicial system. Read more »
The U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton has accused Egypt's new leaders of mistreating women both on the street and in politics since the revolt nearly a year ago that overthrew ... Read more »
Women are pushing for donor investment in projects that will that ensure women get an equal share of development as the country maps out its economic future. Read more »
Young Maasai men are taking a keen interest in parenting due to greater awareness of the role of fathers in ensuring better pre- and post-natal care. Read more »
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