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Gender Equality

This beat covers policies about gender equality, empowering of women, issues of violence against women, and gender-related rights.

Ending digital violence is Africa’s next chapter in equality for women and girl

Social Protection “Digital violence against women and girls is not inevitable; it is preventable.” UN Women’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence.

The promise and peril of Africa's tech revolution for women and girls

Social Protection “When women withdraw from online spaces to protect themselves, we lose their voices in politics, journalism, and civic debate. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence not only denies women their most basic human rights, but it also robs our societies of their contributions” The UN Deputy Secretary-General reflects on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign.

Namibia leads the way: Honouring 25 years of Women, Peace and Security

Namibia, the birthplace of UN Resolution 1325, renews its leadership in advancing women’s roles in peace and security.

Africa Day 2025: The Africa our youth and women want

As the continent reflects on justice and reparations, its greatest promise lies in the leadership, resilience, and the rising power of its women and youth.
Africa Gender CSW

Millie Odhiambo, 55, is one of Kenya’s fearless politicians.

International Women's DayEconomic Recovery

— United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.

womenGender Empowerment

Elbowed out of driving the motorcycle taxis, women own the business instead.

WTOtrade

The Nigerian former minister is the first woman and first African to hold this position

Mozambiquegender-based violence (GBV)

The resource-rich land of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique has developed one of the continent’s most complex and layered crises.

FGMFemale Genital Mutiliation

— Survivors are leading the push to end female genital mutilation

KenyaHIV/AIDS

In an environment where most families view sex as a taboo subject, parents are often in denial about their children being sexually active.

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