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Still a Man's World As Leaders Fail 1.4 Billion Women

"Many countries with the most limited resources are making huge strides in removing the barriers for girls and women ... demonstrating that when it comes to gender equality, governments shouldn't have excuses for inaction," say Melinda Gates.

Africa: It's (Still) a Man's World As Equality Pledges Fail 1.4 Billion Women

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 3 June 2019

World leaders are failing 1.4 billion girls and women on promises of a fairer future, according to a global index launched at the world's biggest gender equality conference. Read more »

Women Deliver Conference

The Women Deliver Conference is being held in Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 June 2019.

Kenya: Kenyatta Vows to Push for Women, Children Empowerment

Nation, 5 June 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to address opportunities for more women to get in power, education for all children and an end to female genital mutilation. Read more »
Africa: We Won't Achieve Gender Equality Until We Address the Lack of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

IPS, 4 June 2019

Giving birth is a life changing moment for women. It can be - when women have a safe and caring environment, positive and empowering - a moment to find a previously untapped inner… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's President Vows to Push for More Women in Power and End FGM

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 4 June 2019

Kenyatta said Kenya would make it compulsory for parents to send all children to primary and secondary school, which would boost girls' opportunities and empower them to be future… Read more »
Ethiopia: Forgetting to Forget - the Rights and Welfare of Ethiopian Women and Girls Hangs in the Balance

Reporter, 1 June 2019

Meaza Kassa Gebremedhin, a resident of Addis Ababa and a single mother of three passed away on March 24, 2019. She had been receiving treatment at Alert Hospital after having been… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Missing Target On Women Empowerment - Executive Secretary

Namibia Economist, 3 June 2019

Women representation in parliaments of most countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decreased or remained constant, painting a gloomy picture for women… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta in Canada for Global Conference on Women and Girls

Nation, 3 June 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Tuesday join over 8,000 delegates from more than 165 countries at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. Read more »

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How Much Impact Does Gender Bias Have on People's Health?

The Lancet has published a new series that finds that restrictive gender norms impact the health of all people - women and girls, men and boys, and gen Read more »
- Africa: Gender Inequality is Dangerous to Our Health – And it is Time We Address it
- Africa: New Lancet Series Finds Gender Norms and Gender Bias in Health Data and Systems Negatively Impact Health Outcomes for All

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Still a Man's World As Leaders Fail 1.4 Billion Women

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How Much Impact Does Gender Bias Have on People's Health?

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