Combatting Violence Against Women in the DRC
29/10/2024Marie 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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Africa
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Political leadership
Women in leadership
From Shadows to Spotlight: The Political Awakening of African Women
18/10/2024The journey towards increasing women’s political leadership in Africa has been shaped by historical milestones and global commitments to gender equality. Across the African continent, nations have embraced international frameworks.
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Africa
Gender
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UN Day
International Day of Rural Women: Celebrating Africa’s Agricultural Backbone
15/10/2024“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” This is an excellent quote that captures the resilience of rural women across Africa. Each.
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Gender
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UN Day
International Day of the Girl Child: A Vision for the Future
11/10/2024Akpotutari, a 14-year-old girl from a rural community in Nigeria, dreams of becoming a doctor. She studies in the evenings, despite the limited electricity in her village. Like many girls.
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Africa Development
Women in leadership
Nigeria at 64: Women and the Fight Against Corruption
01/10/2024As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, the fight against corruption remains a central issue in national discourse. Corruption, described by former President Muhammadu Buhari as “the greatest form of.
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Business & Economy
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Women in leadership
Women in Leadership: Celebrating Africa’s Pioneering Female Entrepreneurs
01/10/2024There is a growing influence of female entrepreneurs in Africa, particularly in the entrepreneurial space and industries traditionally dominated by men. According to a 2021 Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs,.
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Peace and Security
Women in leadership
African Women’s Role in Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution
30/09/2024In a continent plagued by decades of wars and conflicts, women have played a pivotal role in peacekeeping and conflict resolution. African women, often bearing the brunt of these conflicts,.
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CELD
Press Release
Women in leadership
Dr. Filomena Gonçalves Honoured for Advocacy in Health and Gender Equality in the USA
27/09/2024New York, USA— Her Excellency Dr. Filomena Mendes Gonçalves, Minister of Health of Cabo Verde, has been honoured with the Global Female Impact Leadership (GFIL) Award at the Global Power.
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