The United Nations reported a significant increase of 50% in verified cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in the war in 2023, with a total of 3,688 cases. Read more »
Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges in achieving food security, with many of its population unable to afford a healthy diet due to factors such as climate change, ... Read more »
The recently concluded WomenLift Health Conference played a significant role in advancing global health leadership. A diverse community of women and men leaders in the healthcare ... Read more »
Judith Suminwa Tuluka, an economist, has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is taking over from Jean-Michel Sama Read more »
Gambian lawmakers voted to advance to the next parliamentary stage a bill to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking concerns among activists ... Read more »
As the world commemorates International Women's Day on March 8th, the world stood united in celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls across the globe. This ... Read more »
Although the World Health Organisation has continuously warned of the serious health risks associated with FGM, many countries have struggled to end the practice. The Gambian ... Read more »
A Coalition of Women on Constitution, Elections and Leadership has called for changes in the electoral laws to remove unopposed candidates in the councillorship and parliamen Read more »
Four women, living with HIV, received compensation of U.S.$20,000 each after undergoing involuntary sterilisation without informed consent, writes allAfrica's
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A power move from women wanting to end child marriage before another generation of children have to deal with its consequences. Graca Machel, Michelle Obama, Melinda French ... Read more »
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