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

Turning the tide for women and girls caught in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado crisis

The resource-rich land of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique has developed one of the continent’s most complex and layered crises.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
16 Days of Activism

Let’s all UNiTE to end violence during COVID-19 and beyond

Message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Nurse Alepher Matemba Banda responding to national helpline on GBV.
16 Days of Activism

Malawi: Health hotline helping survivors of gender-based violence

Nurse Alepher Matemba Banda responds on national GBV helpline.
Tlamelo Makati.
Gender

African Union 'Sauti' blog: 'Healing: An Endless Maze'

Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
Dr. Denis Mukwege meets with women in the DRC.  Photo/Endre Vestvik
16 Days of Activism

Plaudits for the man who mends women

Celebrating Dr. Denis Mukwege: Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2018
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