Women Empowerment

Members of a Village Savings and Loans Association in Rubkona, South Sudan. Through partners, Women Vision, UN Women South Sudan is empowering the women of Rubkona IDP camp through the VSLAs, enabling them to engage in productive businesses in the wake of COVID-19.

AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women

AfCFTA Women EmpowermentPolicies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.

Pink Codrs Africa organisation trains hundreds of women in technology.

Bridging Africa’s gender gap in tech

STEM Women in STEMMeet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa.

Dulce Santos, the first female mechanic in Angoche

"Everyone said I couldn't be a mechanic, but I can be whatever I want"

Women Empowerment

- deconstructing gender roles in Mozambique

Teresa Gala (left) during an activity promoted by the women's association ASMTA.

"Today I am a financially stable woman”

Women Empowerment

- How business start-up kits are changing lives in Mozambique

Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia.

Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution

Liberia Women Empowerment

In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.

Photographer Polly Irungu.

Black women photographers shine in new global network

Women Empowerment

Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.

Digital Mind is a communication agency based in Niamey founded by Lisa and Ben, two young ...

AfCFTA: Experts, traders call for robust participation of women and youth

AfCFTA African Continental Free Trade Area

'Futures Report' looks at the challenges and opportunities in intra-African trade.

South African school girls

Our commitment: Giving girls in East and Southern Africa a voice and securing their future

gender-based violence (GBV)Women Empowerment

Rural women lead the way in addressing food insecurity in Liberia

Africa Women Empowerment