November 25
Kenya: NGEC Calls for Stronger Multi-Sectoral Response to Combat GBV in Kenya
Capital FM
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has called for reinforced multi-sectoral efforts to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across national and county levels. Read more »
South Africa: Take the Gloves Off Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
SAnews.gov.za
Violence, particularly against women and children, continues to be a sting on our collective South African skin, and it is a battle that requires our collective effort to win,… Read more »
Malawi: First Lady Monica Chakwera Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Phalombe
Nyasa Times
In a powerful demonstration of leadership and advocacy, Malawi's First Lady, Monica Chakwera, officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign at… Read more »
Africa: Over 51,000 Women and Girls Killed By Family Members in 2023 - UN Report
Capital FM
51,100 women and girls globally were killed by intimate partners or other family members in 2023, according to a new report by the United Nations. Read more »
Africa: It's About Our Entire Planet - the Pandemic of Violence Against Women
IPS
The 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence, started with seeking to eliminate violence against women (VAW). This year's theme highlights the reality that violence against… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Gears Up for 16 Days of Activism
Liberian Observer
As the world prepares to mark the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Liberia is set to launch its national campaign under the theme, "From… Read more »
Rwanda: A Call to End Violence Against Women in Rwanda and Beyond [opinion]
New Times
Thirty years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women which brought together over 17,000 human rights activists, government officials, international civil servants and youth,… Read more »
Africa: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes - the Harrowing Global Reality of Femicide
UN News
A sobering report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday reveals that in 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner… Read more »
Central Africa: Intimate Partner Violence Claims Life Every 10 Minutes
UN Women
The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 percent of all female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or other family member. Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Health Insurance and CEO Njeri Jomo Honored At the 2024 Women On Boards Awards
Capital FM
Jubilee Health Insurance has been awarded Organization of the Year at the prestigious Women on Boards Network (WOBN) Awards 2024. Read more »
Kenya: 'We Will Put GBV to the Sword,' Murkomen Vows As Committee to Curb Vice Is Unveiled
Capital FM
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated the government's unbowed efforts to fight Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the sports sector. Read more »
Kenya: CS Murkomen Launches Committee to Tackle GBV in Sports
Capital FM
Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has inaugurated the Gender Protection and Implementation Committee as the government's unbowed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Document Heroic Female Freedom Fighters' Contributions'
The Herald
Kudzai Tamary Chikiwa, Herald Correspondent Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Starts Preps for Women's Team
The Herald
Zimbabwe champions Simba Bhora have started putting everything in place to allow them to participate in the CAF Champions League next year, including setting up a women's soccer… Read more »
Zimbabwe: All-Female Crew Makes PSL History
The Herald
History was made at Rufaro as an all-female line-up of match officials took charge of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Herentals and Chicken Inn on Saturday. Read more »
Africa: UNiTE - Violence Against Women - a Plight That Spares No Country Across All Continents
IPS
Despite the 1,583 legislative measures in 193 countries around the world, violence against women has not been eradicated or even abated. Read more »
Kenya: Waiguru Calls for Formation of Special Police Unit to Deal With Femicide
Capital FM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the formation of a special police unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other relevant agencies to deal… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Young Women Cyclists Chasing 2025 World Championship Dream
New Times
Olivia Uwimbabazi is a young woman with aspirations as boundless as the horizon chasing a place in the UCI Road World Cycling Championship which will take place in Rwanda in… Read more »
November 24
South Africa: Deputy President to Lead 16 Days Launch
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Monday lead the launch of the National 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign at the Rustenburg Local… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Political Party Leadership Still Dominated By Men, Undermining Gender Equality Efforts
Nyasa Times
Malawi's political landscape continues to be marked by a stark gender imbalance in its leadership structures, with men still occupying the majority of top positions across the… Read more »
November 22
Africa: Unveiling Africa's Greatest Hidden Assets - The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs [guest column]
allAfrica
The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank's 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa's economic performance was strong and shows resilience, but that… Read more »
Africa: Stand Up, Speak Out - a Global Call to Men On the 25th Anniversary of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
IPS
In 1960, the Rafael Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic assassinated the Mirabal sisters-- renowned and respected for their courage and activism against dictatorship. To give… Read more »
Nigeria: How 70-Year-Old Woman Was Murdered, Buried in Shallow Grave - Police
Premium Times
Police said one of the suspects demanded ransom from the victim's children weeks after allegedly murdering her. Read more »
South Africa: 'My Body Is My Own' - Activists Speak Out
Spotlight Initiative
25 November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. This year,… Read more »
Liberia: Senior Pro Unveils New Jerseys for the 2024/2025 LFA Season
Liberian Investigator
Upper Women's League club, Senior Female Professional, has officially unveiled their new home and away jerseys for the 2024/2025 Liberia Football Association (LFA) season. Read more »
