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Health and Gender Indicators Improve Across SADC Region

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc of 16 Member States stretching from Angola to South Africa, recently unveiled its 2025 Scorecard on Sexual and Reproductive Health and.

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World Bank Report: Africa’s Gender Equality Laws vs Reality

Across the world, gender equality has moved from the margins of policy debate to the centre of economic strategy. From the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to regional charters and.

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Africa’s Gender Parity Journey: How Close Are We to Equality?

Nearly two decades since the World Economic Forum began benchmarking gender parity across the world, the finish line remains stubbornly distant. On average, the world has now bridged 68.8 per.

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The Gender Economy: Closing Africa’s Financial Inclusion Gap

Financial inclusion is no longer a niche concern; it is a global economic imperative. In the past decade, the narrative has evolved from viewing access to finance as a tool.

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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Architects of Change and the Power of ‘She’

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” — Michelle Obama In the corridors of power, in the heart of innovation, and on the frontlines of change,.

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How Africa is Combatting Femicide: Strategies and Global Lessons

Femicide, the violent killing of women due to their gender, is a global crisis that transcends borders, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. While this epidemic is not unique to Africa, the.

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Bridging the Gender Gap in African Education: Key Strategies for Lasting Change

Are we doing enough to ensure young girls across Africa receive the same educational opportunities as boys? For centuries, gender disparity in education has limited the potential of countless young.

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Tackling Breast Cancer Crisis: A Call to Action for Rural Ghana

Breast cancer is a significant health threat to women in Ghana, particularly in rural areas such as the Upper East Region. Limited healthcare resources, cultural stigmas, and a lack of.

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13 African Women Activists Leading the Charge for Change

Have you ever wondered who stands at the forefront of Africa’s fight for justice, equality, and empowerment? Across the continent, extraordinary women dedicate their lives to activism, embodying courage, resilience,.

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Combatting Violence Against Women in the DRC

Marie Ntoki, a 30-year-old mother of three, stands as a testament to resilience amid adversity. One fateful day, while collecting water for her family in her village, armed militia attacked.

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