November 21
Africa: Breaking Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers & Children - Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Essential for Global Health [opinion]
IPS
Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often… Read more »
Kenya: Kewopa Wants Femicide Declared a National Disaster
Capital FM
Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association(KEWOPA) has asked the president to declare femicide a national disaster following the recent killings of women in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Karamoja Journalists Trained to Shine Spotlight On Gender Inclusion
Nile Post
The Uganda Media Women's Association (UMWA) has successfully concluded a three-day training workshop for journalists in Karamoja, aimed at fostering a gender-sensitive approach to… Read more »
Africa: Investing in Girls Could Deliver a Tenfold Return for Africa - Report
New Times
Africa has the potential to unlock a tenfold economic boost, amounting to a staggering $2.4 trillion, according to a new report. Read more »
Kenya: Raise Boys Who Respect Women Without Affirming Masculinity - Ruto
Capital FM
President Ruto has urged the society to change the upbringing of the boy child, to responsible and moral upright men efforts to combat femicide and Gender Based Violence cases in… Read more »
Ghana: Healing Minds, Empowering Women - Ghana's Climate Change Battle
IPS
As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, its effects are most acutely felt by those living in vulnerable coastal and rural communities. Read more »
November 20
Zimbabwe: Women Farmers Leading Climate Resilience in Zimbabwe
263Chat
Zimbabwe's agriculture sector, long dominated by smallholder farmers, is undergoing a women-led transformation. Read more »
Nigeria: Video of a Nigerian Female Police Officer Accusing Male Colleague of Assault Is From 2022, Not 2024 As Social Media Posts Claim
Africa Check
Video of a Nigerian female police officer accusing male colleague of assault is from 2022, not 2024 as social media posts claim Read more »
Africa: Women in Africa Are Better Off Today but Gender Equality Remains Out of Reach
IPS
Today, women in Africa generally have better access to education, healthcare, and opportunities than ever before. Yet, as they step into the world, a gap between them and their… Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh100mn to 16-Day Women-Led Camapign Against Femicide
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced a Sh100 million allocation to support a 16-day campaign against femicide spearheaded by women leaders. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ending Gender-Based Bias and Violence
The Herald
The global community observes the "16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence", from November 25 to 10 December. Read more »
November 19
Sudan: 'You Don't See Young Women in Some Camps' - Harrowing Reports of Sexual Violence and Healthcare Attacks in Sudan's Aj Jazirah State
UNFPA
"Some parents were killed while trying to protect their daughters from being raped," said Sara*, a counsellor in Sudan's eastern Aj Jazirah state and one of many health workers… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Official - Food Scarcity Elevated Malnutrition Among Women, Children in Nigeria
This Day
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Liberia: World Bank Lauds Liberia's Progress in Gender-Responsive Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The World Bank Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's efforts in integrating gender considerations into national budgetary processes, describing it as a… Read more »
South Africa: Men Abused By Women Don't All Fight Back. Some Believe a Strong Man Is Non-Violent - South African Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Studies of intimate partner violence mostly portray men as abusers and women as victims. Little academic attention is paid to men who are abused by their female partners. Even less… Read more »
Africa: One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence - Report
UN
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women… Read more »
Nigeria: EU Calls for More Integrated Approach to Tackling SGBV Against Women, Girls
Vanguard
The European Union, EU, has called on all stakeholders, including the government - ministries, departments and agencies, private sector, civil society organisations, religious and… Read more »
November 18
Sudan: 'The International Community Must Stop Turning a Blind Eye to the Suffering of Sudanese Women'
IPS
Content warning: this interview contains details some readers may find distressing. Read more »
South Africa: Over Seven Million Women Have Experienced Physical Violence, Study Reveals
SAnews.gov.za
A study on gender-based violence (GBV) has revealed that about 7 310 389 million women, aged 18 years and older, have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. Read more »
South Africa: Spotlight On Prevalence of GBV On Women With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will use the ongoing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM 2024) to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawmakers Urged to Champion Gender-Responsive Disaster Management
263Chat
Climate-induced extreme weather events are wreaking unprecedented destruction, highlighting the urgent need for gender-responsive disaster management policies, said Master Makope,… Read more »
Africa: Cosafa Under-20 Women's Championship Set for Kick-Off
Cosafa
The COSAFA Under-20 Women's Championship gets under way at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus on Tuesday as five teams vie for the trophy and to gain invaluable… Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholders Forge Unified Strategy for Women's Economic Empowerment
Liberian Observer
A three-day multi-stakeholder policy dialogue workshop on women's economic empowerment (WEE), organized by UN Women, concluded on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with the drafting and… Read more »
Liberia: Gender Ministry Begins Five-Day Training for Gsius, Others On Gender-Responsive, Participatory Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is set to commence a five-day Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) training, aimed at equipping public… Read more »
