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Women’s empowerment

Innovative tools helping grassroots women access land in Africa

Women groups, cooperatives, lobbying and mapping help navigate land issues.

By Christabel Ligami
16 Days of Activism

Ending violence against women Believe Survivors. Act Now!

Goretti’s Story, Kenya

By UN Women
16 Days of Activism

Violence against women has worsened due to COVID-19 pandemic

New UN Women report shows that women’s feelings of safety have been eroded.

By UN Women
16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

The campaign starts on 25 Nov - 10 Dec under theme: “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”

By UN Women
16 Days of Activism

Ending violence against women: Layla from Morocco shares her story

Believing the voices of survivors.

By UN Women
Gender

For the Africa We Want, prioritize women and girls as we fight COVID-19 pandemic

By Africa Renewal
Gender

Now is the time to sprint if we want to end hunger, achieve other SDGs

— Dr. Jemimah Njuki, the Custodian for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 and a Food Systems Champion.

By Franck Kuwonu
Women’s empowerment

STEM can develop the innovations we need in Africa, says Gecci Karuri-Sebina

By Ayomide Ibironke
Women’s empowerment

STEM can be fun, says Ohemaa Adjei Andoh of Ghana

By Ayomide Ibironke
Women in Conflict

Ethiopia: UNFPA calls for the protection and justice for women and girls in Tigray

— Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.

By Julitta Onabanjo