In Focus
Gender
This beat covers policies about gender equality, empowering of women, issues of violence against women, and gender-related rights.
Kenyan marathoner fighting Gender-Based Violence in memory of fallen athletes
Gender Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to watch out for and stressing the importance of speaking out against violence.
‘Education gave me new life and purpose’
Education
A survivor of sexual violence uses her powerful story to advocate for the empowerment of other survivors and promote education as a preventive measure.
We shouldn’t have to beg or negotiate for women rights
Sierra Leone
— Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs
Breaking gender barriers through education
Women & GirlsNigeria
Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future
The award will be presented during the third UN Chiefs of Police Summit at the United Nations Headquarters
National Assembly approved Political Parity Law that provides for a minimum of 40% of seats in elected bodies reserved for women, as well as in cabinet positions
As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health