June 15
Ethiopia: Study Reveals Rampant Gender-Based Violence, Extrajudicial Killings, Mass Arrests in Two Guji Zones
Addis Standard
Research conducted by the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), titled "Voice of Guji: Grave Human Rights Situation in Oromia's Guji Zones," underscores severe… Read more »
June 14
Africa: Global Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation Undermined By 'Vacation Cutting'
UN News
The global fight to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) is being undermined by the movement of some girls across national borders and beyond to undergo the procedure, the UN… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Arrest Policy Under Scrutiny for Gender Inclusivity
Liberian Observer
Supported by the Kvinna Till Kvinna Foundation and Sweden in Liberia, the Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) recently held a day-long focus group discussion to integrate… Read more »
Africa: Young Women Inducted Into Governance, Entrepreneurship and Peace and Security - Lead(h)er Fellowship
African Union
The 3rd Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has commenced their induction process into a series of empowerment programmes focused broadly on politics and governance,… Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster Vows Economic Boost
New Dawn
Aligning with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's vision to revitalize Liberia's economy and combat poverty and diseases, Western Cluster Limited (WCL) has committed to contributing… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors' Interventions for Women in Nigeria
Premium Times
Achieving gender inclusion and women's empowerment is crucial for the development of Nigeria. Read more »
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - the Remarkable Journey of a Trailblazing Female Engineer
New Times
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, is currently among prominent engineers behind Kigali's skylines… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship - No Female Candidates As INEC Lifts Campaign Embargo June 19
Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that there are no female candidates included in the final list of contestants for the Ondo State governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano North - Barau's Transport Firm Declares Free Ride for Students, Pregnant Women
Daily Trust
The Kano North Transport Service (KNTS), an initiative of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has declared free rides for students and pregnant women in… Read more »
Liberia: Wings Celebrates Two Years of Empowering Women
New Dawn
Women's group celebrates the second anniversary with a pledge to empower women in Liberia collectively and individually. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Women Integral in Solving Everyday Issues'
The Herald
Women must play an integral role in formulating ideas that will support, contribute and benefit Government programmes to address day-to-day issues, Zanu PF Secretary for Women's… Read more »
June 13
South Africa: Searching for a Female Partner for the World's 'Loneliest' Plant [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
"Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world," wrote palaeontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 of 4 Substance Abusers, a Woman - NDLEA
Vanguard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says one out of every four users of illicit drugs is a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Brilliant Woman, Worthy Nigerian Ambassador - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant woman, who is worthy to be Nigerian ambassador. Read more »
Ghana: Affirmative Action Bill - Abantu Calls for Urgent Passage to Boost Women's Political Representation
GhanaToday
ABANTU for Development, a gender and policy advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill before the 2024 general elections… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-VP Taylor Warns Against Using Sex to Achieve Goals National Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference
FrontPageAfrica
Former Vice President, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor, has urged young women and girls to avoid exploiting their bodies to achieve their goals. She emphasized the numerous dangers… Read more »
South Africa: Why Affirming Treatment for Gender Questioning Youth Matters in South Africa
spotlight
Gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth has sparked intense debate globally. In South Africa, we need to significantly improve accessibility throughout the country,… Read more »
Africa: Gender Equality Fund Announces Funding Partners
Global Fund
The Gender Equality Fund has announced its inaugural set of funding partners, spanning organizations, networks and consortia working in seven countries. The partners will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Ast Awards N10m to Iws As Widows' Grant to Mark 2024 Int'l Widows Day [press release]
Premium Times
In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, the Abdul Samad Rabiu for Africa (ASR Africa) presents a N10 million naira grant to the International Women's Society (IWS)… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$44.6m for Liberian Women Empowerment
Liberian Observer
Hundreds of Liberian women from rural Montserrado County gathered with eager anticipation as the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) concluded a three-day National… Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles
Nile Post
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »
Uganda: Fewer Women Participating Raises Concerns as Study Loans Awarded
Observer
With a budget of Shs 5.2bn, the Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) awarded study loans to 1,196 needy but brilliant students to pursue diploma and undergraduate… Read more »
Guinea: Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce - Insights From the Gulf of Guinea [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health… Read more »
Rwanda: Tying Knots - Rwandan Women Artists Take Art Exhibition to Luxembourg
New Times
Rwanda's renowned visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 5 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition in Luxembourg. Read more »
Nigeria: Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality
This Day
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Sotunsa has called for social insurance scheme and support to stem maternal mortality in the country. Read more »