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Africa: Breaking Barriers - Investing in the Future of Women and Girls
UNFPA, 8 March 2024
As the world commemorates International Women's Day on March 8th, we stand united in celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls across the globe. Read more »
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Nigeria: IWD - Nigeria's First Lady Says Investing in Women Key to Nation Building
Premium Times, 8 March 2024
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Read more »
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Rwanda: IWD - Bank of Kigali Urges Women to 'Unleash Business Potential' At Gala Dinner
New Times, 11 March 2024
Bank of Kigali (BK) hosted an International Women's Day gala dinner on Friday, March 8 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event created a joyful atmosphere for women to… Read more »
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IPS, 8 March 2024
Nearly two kilometers into the Indian Ocean from the Mwazaro beach coastline in Lunga Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County, women can be spotted seated in the shallow ocean waters or… Read more »
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Nigeria: #IWD2024 - Women With Disabilities Highlight Their Plights, Proffer Solutions
Premium Times, 8 March 2024
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded challenges due to the intersection of gender inequality and disability, leading to heightened vulnerability to violence, social… Read more »
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Africa: Spare Us the Token Flowers - International Women's Day Is a Call to Action
IPS, 6 March 2024
Marking International Women's Day as a mere day of celebration is to strip it of its true meaning, a stab in the back of the generations of feminists who fought to make it a… Read more »
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Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - Rural Tajik Woman's Road to Empowering Women Living With HIV
IPS, 7 March 2024
This feature is part of a series to mark International Women's Day, March 8. Read more »
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IPS, 7 March 2024
The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women's Day, March 8. Read more »
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Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - Progress Hinges On Feminist Leadership
IPS, 4 March 2024
The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women's Day, March 8. Read more »
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Nigeria: International Women's Day - Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Unveils Empowerment Initiatives
Premium Times, 8 March 2024
The President acknowledged the women's "indispensable contributions to the nation's progress". Read more »
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Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - Support the Women and Girls Fighting for Rights
IPS, 1 March 2024
This International Women's Day (March 8) comes at a fiercely challenging moment. We can find inspiration, and hope, however, in the women and girls around the world who, often at… Read more »
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IPS, 5 March 2024
Ponny Lim runs a thriving aquaculture enterprise in Cambodia, growing her business with the support of a United Nations programme that guarantees loans to women entrepreneurs who… Read more »
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Africa: International Women's Day, 2024 - the Misogynistic Minority
IPS, 4 March 2024
A minority of the world's population appears to be misogynistic and continues to oppose efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls. The misogynistic minority… Read more »
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IPS, 6 March 2024
Recently "Days of Our Lives" star Arianne Zucker sued former co-executive producer Albert Alarr, accusing him of sexual harassment on the set of the long-running daytime show. Read more »