Only one in three citizens think their government is doing a good job of promoting gender equality.
Only one in three citizens think their government is doing a good job of promoting gender equality.
In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning incidents of police brutality they endured in April 2023. These brave lawmakers have come forward with distressing allegations of physical abuse at the hands of police officers.
SWAKOPMUND – Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka said tackling the under-representation of women in the National Council continues to be an ongoing battle.
- I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women’s rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis.
Seven women-led startups have received a total of Sh9.8 million in seed funding from Standard Chartered Kenya.
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.
Source: Development Diaries
Mastercard Foundation has announced a plan to support women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the agricultural value chains in Ghana.
Source: Premium Times
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.
Source: CAPITAL FM
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.
Source: Nyasa Times
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.