October 17
Zimbabwe: Mutoko Hosts Global Rural Women's Day
The Herald
Zimbabwe will tomorrow commemorate in Mutoko the International Day of Rural Women, drawing attention to the challenges faced by rural women and girls. Read more »
Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense
New Times
After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Read more »
Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management
Nile Post
This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »
South Africa: 4th National Shelter Indaba Pioneers Solutions for GBV Survivors
SAnews.gov.za
The 4th National Shelter Indaba has highlighted the urgent need for effective shelter solutions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women - Sophie Dubusha
Ethiopian Herald
Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas. Read more »
Ghana: Let's All Join Efforts to Beat Breast Cancer
Ghanaian Times
One disease of which awareness has been created in recent decades is breast cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence - OAIC, UN Women Partner to Educate Religious Leaders
Vanguard
The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) is partnering with UN Women to combat all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) through the engagement of religious leaders. Read more »
October 16
Ghana: Breast Cancer Is Not a Death Sentence - Hajia Zainab Shares Her Story
Ghanaian Times
Eighteen years ago, Hajia Zainab Mohammed-Sani's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. As a vibrant mother and wife, she had been… Read more »
South Africa: What I Learned On My Journey Through Breast Cancer
GroundUp
In Breast Cancer Awareness Month we can all do something to help Read more »
Ghana: 328 Apprentices Receive Start-Up Kits in Yendi
Ghanaian Times
A total of 328 apprentices, mainly young women, received business start-up kits at the weekend, after undergoing six months apprenticeship training in the Yendi municipality of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: UNFPA Supports Stepped-Up Efforts to Prevent Adolescent Pregnancy in Zimbabwe
UNFPA
"I had sex thinking he loved me. But when I fell pregnant, I saw a very unexpected side of him," 20-year-old Olivia Nyangasi told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive… Read more »
Nigeria: U17wwc - Nigeria Wallop New Zealand 4-1 in Group Opener
Vanguard
Nigeria's Flamingos began their U-17 Women's World Cup campaign on an impressive note by beating New Zealand 4-1 on Wednesday night. Read more »
Africa: A Staggering 2.0 Billion Women Live in Poverty With No Access to Social Protection
IPS
The growing gender gap between men and women is reflected not only in the world's highest political hierarchies but also in the daily social and economic lives--with most women… Read more »
October 15
Africa: Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue [opinion]
IPS
The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or… Read more »
Africa: Two Billion Women Without Access to Social Protection
UN News
A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions are not being extended to enough women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Minister Stresses Need to Invest in Education, Technology to Empower Rural Women
ENA
Investing in education, technology and development of inclusive systems is critical for empowering rural women, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: International Day of Rural Women - Authorities Urged to Act On Climate Crisis Impacting Rural Women's Livelihoods
New Zimbabwe
RIGHTS groups have called upon the government to address climate change impacts on rural women emphasising their critical role in building climate resilience through sustainable… Read more »
Sudan: Study Scrutinises Gender Bias in Sudan Media Coverage
Dabanga
A recent study highlights a severe gender disparity in Sudanese media institutions, with over 90 percent of these organisations displaying a significant lack of female… Read more »
Ghana: Women Farmers in Ghana Lead the Charge Against Climate Change
Africa Renewal
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Trail Men in Education, Jobs, Asset Ownership, and Political Engagement
Afrobarometer
Ugandan women trail men in education, jobs, asset ownership, and political engagement Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »
Liberia: Sister Aid Liberia Concludes Leadership, Public Speaking, and Management Training for Emerging Women Leaders
FrontPageAfrica
Sister Aid Liberia (SALI) with support from UN Women and Irish Aid, has concluded a transformative leadership, public speaking, and organizational management training for newly… Read more »
