Eleven African First Ladies including the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently gathered in India to discuss issues relating to people's health with a focus on infertility and stigma.
Nigeria ranks 16th worst country out of 177 nations of the world in terms of the status of women, according to the 2023 Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index report.
Adorned in bright orange and white kit bustling with youthful energy and singing in bright high-pitched rhythmic voices, about 84 girls brought Tsabong Stadium to life on Saturday making their first touch with football.
In a powerful gathering of innovative minds, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, in collaboration with the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation and the Spotlight Initiative, hosted a three-day summit to address the deeply entrenched social and cultural norms of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
UN Women Liberia Country Representative, Comfort Lamptey, has emphasized the need for severe penalties on those who violate the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Liberia.
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Mastercard Foundation has announced a plan to support women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the agricultural value chains in Ghana.
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The Nigerian government has secured over six million doses of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to protect teenage girls against cervical cancer and other related diseases.
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Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the government is committed to implementing the two-thirds gender principle by including more women in leadership positions.
Speaking on Friday during the national women congress of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, Gachagua said the Kenya Kwanza administration has already rolled out a robust strategy that will see an increase in the number of women serving in top government positions.
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President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has said the Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) is his special gift to women of childbearing ages in Traditional Authorities Makanjira, Lulanga, and Namabvi in Mangochi.
One in five girls in Tunisia fails to graduate from middle school and four out of ten drop out of secondary school, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) figures show.
The election management body of Liberia, the National Election Commission (NEC), has given reasons for the low number of women vying for political positions in the country.
The Leading Ladies Network (LLN) has ended its Girls Governance Camp 2023 with a call on Ghanaians to promote the development of young girls.
“Mental health is vital to humanity, allowing us to lead fulfilling lives and contribute fully to our communities.”
The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Yakubu Ochefu, has disclosed that over 720 individuals have held the position of vice chancellor in the Nigeria University System (NUS) since 1960, out of which 38 were women.
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Nairobi — The Chief Magistrates Court in Makadara fully acquitted Samson Mwita a licensed health care provider, and Grace Wanjiku, a mother of an adolescent girl, on all charges of procuring abortion care.
The case dismissal affirms that abortion care is a fundamental right under the Constitution of Kenya and aligns with earlier court rulings declaring that arrest and prosecution of patients and providers is illegal.
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from UNFPA under its Human Security Project recently concluded training for Women Councilors, Local Government Authorities, Ward and Village Development Committee members, and women and youth leaders on advocacy for gender-responsive budgeting and participatory planning across the country.
Talatona – A statistical data platform on domestic violence in Angola was launched on Monday, in Luanda, by the Ministry of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women (MASFAMU).
The group urged the president to consider the implementation of the policy as a national strategy to "unlock the potential" of Nigerian women and ensure national growth and development.
UN Women Country Representative to Liberia, Ms. Comfort Lamptey is calling for the introduction of new legislation to prohibit Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the country, citing ongoing violations of this practice that continue to afflict the nation.
WOMEN Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said her focus is on addressing gender inequality and creating an enabling environment for women to enjoy access, control, and ownership of resources.