International norms and local activism start to alter laws, attitudes

Activists press for freedom, dignity and rights

Wangari Maathai, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee

But social beliefs and attitudes hinder their quest

After slow start, continental initiative advances gender equity

Some progress since Beijing, but hurdles persist

Some gains, but an uphill climb still looms

Knowledge, power and resources needed to combat the scourge

Interview with head of UN Women in Southern Africa

South Sudan Referendum: South Sudanese head back to new country