South African initiatives against sexual violence, gender i

Activists in Zambia fight a ‘deadly link’

International norms, local activism start to alter laws, attitudes

NEPAD seeks to bring fertilizer nearer to villagers

War and sexual violence leave survivors in desperate need

But social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest

Food and hope are also essential to survival

Ambitious agenda for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Some progress 10 years after Beijing, but major challenges remain