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
A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women’s Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA’s support.
Ms. Issa is also at the forefront of pushing for legal reforms that will ensure women compete effectively for leadership positions on an equal standing with men.
The resource-rich land of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique has developed one of the continent’s most complex and layered crises.
