More Women of Reproductive Age Using Modern Birth Control Methods
Capital FM
377 million women aged 15-49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). Read more »
We Shouldn't Have to Beg or Negotiate for Women Rights
Africa Renewal
-- Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone's Minister of Gender and Children's Affairs Read more »
Time to Deliver On Decent Work for Women Informal Cross-Border Traders [press release]
AI London
Today, on International Workers' Day, we call attention to the findings of the report Southern Africa: "Cross-border is our livelihood. It is our job." and its connection to this… Read more »
WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down Barriers for Women in Global Leadership
allAfrica
The vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health leadership converges… Read more »
Persistent Gender Disparities Hinder Women's Safety and Productivity in Zimbabwe [press release]
World Bank
The Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence Assessment and the Gender Assessment show that the country has made progress but there are further actions that can be taken to address gender… Read more »
- Government to Register 15 Million Undocumented Women
AIM
The Mozambican Justice Ministry intends to register and issue birth certificates and identity cards to about 15 million women. Read more »
Congolese Woman Excels in Beekeeping
VOA
In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women entrepreneurs in Goma continue to catch the eye of the business world, thanks to their creativity and resilience.… Read more »
Guns Fueling Rape of Children, Women in War Zones - UN
VOA
Actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira told diplomats Tuesday that finding a child to sexually abuse in a conflict zone can cost less than one dollar. She urged… Read more »
Harsh Economy - Nigerian Women Now Shun Maternity Leave
Vanguard
·Hit the streets after birth...to make ends meet Read more »
Black Weekend in Rivers As Pregnant Woman, Others Die, 79 Vehicles Burnt in Fire Disaster
Vanguard
*Gov Fubara visits scene, promises compensation Read more »
Namibia Struggles With Delay in Rollout of HPV Vaccine
VOA
Namibia is recognized as one of the few African nations to reach continental health targets outlined in the Abuja Declaration, allocating at least 15% of its national budget to… Read more »
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
New Times
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
Uniabuja Female Student Declared Missing
Daily Trust
A female student of the University of Abuja, Murjanatu Zubairu, has been declared missing while on her way to school. Read more »
USAID's Catalyst Study Expands HIV Prevention Options for Women and Girls in Africa
USAID
A USAID-supported study is expanding options for HIV prevention products for women and girls in Africa, a population disproportionately affected by the virus; in sub-Saharan Africa… Read more »
'Until We Make it Clear There Are Consequences For Rape - Real, Dire consequences - We Will Never Turn the Tide of It'
UN Women
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, award-winning playwright and actor Danai Gurira has delivered today powerful remarks at the UN Security Council during the annual open… Read more »