November 26
Kenya: G7 Governors Pledge Support to 16 Days Anti-GBV Campaign
Capital FM
Women governors under the G7 Caucus have pledged to use their voices, influence and resources to tackle femicide as the 16-day anti-Gender Based Violence(GBV) campaign begins. Read more »
South Africa: 'A Watershed Moment for Women's Health'
UCT
Hailed as a "watershed moment for women's health in South Africa", the release of the country's long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Border Authorities Step in to Protect Women and Children From Violence and Human Trafficking
The Herald
South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protect the rights and safety of women and children passing through its borders as the festive… Read more »
Namibia: 'The Future Is Female' - Matundu [opinion]
New Era
Swapo party leader assigned to Kunene, Jenelly Matundu, has urged voters to elect Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country's first female president, as Swapo seeks to… Read more »
Africa: Expand Choices for Women, Prevent New HIV Infections in Africa
IPS
Ahead of World Aids Day 2024, with the theme Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!, IPS looks at options for prevention for women and girls in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Violence On Genocide Survivors - 400 Cases Filed in Two Years
New Times
Prosecutors have filed about 400 cases of attacks on survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi over the past two years, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
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Gambia: African Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in the Gambia
African Development Bank (AfDB)
A new landmark initiative focusing on fostering self-reliance through social support services, support to entrepreneurs and building their business skills is set to impact… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Root for Positive Parenting to Tackle GBV in Families
New Times
Raising children with love, respect, and discipline has been recommended by officials at the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) as a key way to reduce the risk of violence… Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Days of Activism... World Leaders Worry Over Nigeria's GBV Rate
Leadership
As the 16-day activism against gender-based violence commences, world leaders are worried about the rising scourge in Nigeria. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Work Together in Addressing Surge in GBV Cases - Minister
The Herald
For more than 10 years, Ms Chenai Thula from Mahlabathini village in Bubi District endured physical, emotional and economic gender-based violence at the hands of her husband. Read more »
Nigeria: Ene Obi First Female President of Student Union At University of Jos in Nigeria, Not Pwajok Kalang in 2024
Africa Check
Ene Obi first female president of student union at University of Jos in Nigeria, not Pwajok Kalang in 2024 Read more »
Zimbabwe: 16 Days of Activism - Gender-Based Violence Against Men On the Rise - Govt
New Zimbabwe
A disturbing trend has emerged in Zimbabwe with a notable increase in Gender Based Violence (GBV) perpetrated by women against men, the government has revealed. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dissolves 45-Year-Old Marriage Over Infidelity
Daily Trust
A Shari'a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, on Monday, dissolved a 45-year-old marriage between Ilani Alhaji and Halima Ilani over alleged infidelity. Read more »
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Africa: Benin - African Development Fund Helps Women in Shea Industry Build Economic and Financial Resistance
African Development Bank (AfDB)
"I was in a tough situation, my husband was seriously ill and then he passed away," says Yacoubou Safa, a resident of Banigri in central Benin. She is also a member of Antisua, an… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Advances Gender-Responsive Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia is making significant strides in implementing Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) as part of its national development agenda. This initiative aims to ensure… Read more »
November 25
South Africa: Masculinity, Femininity, and Queer Identity in the Age of Social Media
allAfrica
What does it mean to be a man, woman, or transgender in South Africa? Read more »
Africa: Uldouz Wallace of Foundation Ra On How to Protect Bodily Autonomy Online [interview]
Spotlight Initiative
Bodily autonomy is the theme of this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which is scaling up to become a year-long campaign. The ability for every person to… Read more »
Sudan: 'Sexual Violence Used Systematically As Weapon of War in Sudan' - Swedish Envoy
Dabanga
"Sudanese women, you are not alone." In a video message on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today, Anna Block Mazoyer, Swedish… Read more »
Nigeria: Aisha Babangida Trains 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs, Pledges to Build Businesses
Leadership
The Women Enterprise Alliance (WENA)'s founder, Aisha Babangida, reiterated the organisation's dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs, announcing annual plans to train and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Encourages Women, Youths to Treasure Education
The Herald
Bubbling with high spirits, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, who was last week capped with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Midlands… Read more »
Africa: 60% of Femicides Are At the Hands of a Partner or Family
IPS
Every 10 minutes, one woman or girl is killed at the hands of their partner or other family member. This is only scratching the surface on how femicide, one of the most extreme… Read more »
Africa: Statement By Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Read more »
Nigeria: 80% of Sexual Harassment Perpetrators Are Repeat Offenders - Expert
Premium Times
Experts say, in most cases, perpetrators are likely to harass more victims because they are often not held accountable. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Challenges Government to Pragmatically Address GBV Related Deficiencies in the Criminal Justice System
COSATU
As the country joins the international community in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) urges… Read more »
Angola: Angola Woman Organization Reiterates Call for Child Sexual Abuse Report
ANGOP
The deputy secretary of the Organization of Angolan Woman (OMA) in Huambo province Maria Catuvala on Monday reiterated the call to denounce the sexual abuse of minors, most of… Read more »
Africa: Confronting South Africa's Crisis of Gender-Based Violence [press release]
HRW
Government Needs to Intensify Efforts to End the Violence Read more »
Sudan: UN Launches 16-Day Campaign to Combat Violence Against Women
Dabanga
Women's organisations in Sudan have called on Sudanese women to raise their voices against war and advocate for peace as a global 16-day campaign to combat gender-based violence… Read more »