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African women leaders and partner organizations.

African women are leading, but more support is needed

Gender Equality Social ProtectionOn the sidelines of CSW69 and the Beijing +30 commemorations, African women leaders met to discuss the progress made and the challenges that remain on the continent.

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.

New report outlines how digital finance can drive women’s economic empowerment in Africa

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For a food-secure world, invest in women and girls

Gender Equality womenWorld Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent

Military Gender Advisor Steplyne Nyaboga

Kenyan Peacekeeper wins UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2020 Award

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Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, UNON

Empowered women can unlock Africa’s development dividends

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— Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi

Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed

"Take responsibility. Speak up. Stand with women and girls" #WithHer

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Roseline Stephen Agwai, from Nigeria, serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

“Female peacekeepers inspire women and girls”

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— Major Roseline Stephen Agwai, from Nigeria, serving in the DRC

As the continent begins to talk of exiting lockdowns that were imposed to curtail the spread of the virus, there is need to ensure that women and girls are protected

Africa’s responses to COVID-19 must be gender responsive

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Yveka, 17, visits a UNFPA mobile clinic in Haiti. Haiti's former Minister of Women, Dr. Lise Marie Dejean, says many women lack autonomy over their bodies and health

Staggering numbers of women unable to exercise decision-making over their own bodies, new UNFPA report shows

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Attendees at an FAO sub-regional training workshop on gender and livestock in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Economic empowerment of women good for all

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Countries make progress lifting endemic obstacles

Women discuss politics at a women’s conference in Darfur, Sudan.

African Women in politics: Miles to go before parity is achieved

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