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
Fatima Ada Isiaku was only 5 years old when her stepfather began sexually abusing her.
She will champion fight to end violence against women, female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage.
Message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
