April 02
Africa: USAID Funding Freeze Puts Millions of Women at Risk [interview]
allAfrica
Women and girls will suffer devastating consequences from the USAID funding freeze Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Silent Tragedy - a Woman Killed Every Two Days but Justice Is Nowhere in Sight
RFI
Nairobi - At one of the police stations in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, families are seated on an old wooden bench, awaiting their turn with the officer on duty. Some of them are… Read more »
Sudan: 'I Witnessed Unimaginable Horrors' - Sexual Violence Used As Weapon of Terror Against Women and Girls Across Sudan
UNFPA
In late 2024, armed men forced their way into Layla's* home in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, while she was alone with her children. "They arrested my son and took me to a… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Women Condemns Child Sexual Assault in Matatiele and Calls for Urgent Action [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities joins the nation in outrage following the horrific sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl in Matatiele, Eastern… Read more »
Namibia: Women Tournament Crucial for Growth
New Era
The Southern Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy currently underway at Windhoek Country Club is more than just a competition, it serves as a platform for learning, networking and… Read more »
April 01
Ethiopia: Experts Voice Education, Community Roles to Ensure Gender Equality
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-The role of accessing quality education among girls and active community participation in gender issues is fundamental to ensure gender equality in Ethiopia, experts… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Support Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit Within Zimbabwean Women
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: How Two Zimbabwean Women Entrepreneurs Are Building Thriving Businesses Read more »
March 31
Africa: Burkina Faso, South Sudan Activists Chosen With U.S. International Women of Courage Awards
allAfrica
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will host the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony. Read more »
Africa: The Transformative Power of Networks - Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women's networks have become influential social and economic transformation drivers. The Graça Machel Trust (GMT)… Read more »
Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Narrative On Access to Public Procurement Opportunities [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
As we celebrate this year's International Women's Month, we are reminded of the urgent need to accelerating action and opportunities for women. For women entrepreneurs to thrive, a… Read more »
South Africa: Funding Cuts Threaten Support for Refugee Women Rebuilding Their Lives in South Africa
UNHCR
Lucy*, a 39-year-old asylum-seeker from Uvira, in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), vividly remembers the night her father woke everyone up… Read more »
Liberia: LP Leapfrogs 30 Percent Affirmative Action Bill
New Dawn
The opposition Liberty Party (LP) announces here that it has achieved 50% women's representation in its leadership, surpassing 30% quota set by the Affirmative Action bill. This… Read more »
Uganda: EU and Unicef Empowering 5,000 Girls Across Seven Districts to Complete Their Education
Independent (Kampala)
UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls' secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Women Growing and Prospering With Financial Literacy
Independent (Kampala)
When women get their finances together, the whole society is better for it. Read more »
Nigeria: Axis of Hope Initiative Empowers Women in Jahi Community of FCT
Leadership
Axis of Hope Initiative has empowered women entrepreneurs and partnered with PL Mentorship Club for "Parents Connect 2.0: Mindset Shift." It has also donated cash to women in Jahi… Read more »
Nigeria: Indomie Makes Mother's Day Unforgettable With 'Show Some Love to Mum' Campaign
Vanguard
Indomie Instant Noodles, Nigeria's most loved noodles brand, is marking this year's Mother's Day in a special way with its "Show Some Love to Mum" campaign. Read more »
March 30
Nigeria: Nigerians Having Babies Abroad - Women Explain Their Reasons [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigerian women make up a significant proportion of foreign women giving birth in several countries. Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Ugandan Women Continue to Face Barriers in Public and Private Spheres
Afrobarometer
Ugandan women continue to face barriers in public and private spheres Read more »
March 28
Namibia: A New Era - Namibia's First Female President Not a Magician [opinion]
New Era
Namibia has achieved historical significance. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the country's first female President and president of the Swapo Party. Read more »
Sudan: Pregnant Women Face Miscarriage and Delivery Complications in Darfur, Sudan [press release]
MSF
With only a few health facilities still functioning in Darfur, Sudan, pregnant women face harrowing journeys to seek care. Insecurity, checkpoints, and unaffordable or unavailable… Read more »
Uganda: IOM, Ministry of Gender Launch One-Stop Support Centre for Migrant Workers
Nile Post
The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has launched a Migrant Workers' Support… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Fight GBVF
SAnews.gov.za
Urgent action is required to turn the tide against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Celebrates Women's Progress At 2025 Women's Day Banquet
Independent (Kampala)
A focal point of this year's event was the success of Tooke Flour, an innovative product made from green bananas developed under the Presidential Initiative for Banana Industrial… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Tasked On Business, Retirement Plan
Daily Trust
Experts have urged women to thrive in their businesses and plan for their retirement. Read more »
Nigeria: UN CSW69 - a Postscript and Impact for Nigeria
Daily Trust
In a world striving for sustainable development, the recent political declaration emerging from the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) serves as both a beacon of hope and a… Read more »
March 27
Africa: Refugee Women in Congo Are Planting the Seeds for Change With Cash Transfers [press release]
World Bank
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