The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held the closing workshop for its project “Promoting Workers’ Rights and Gender Equality at Work in Africa” on May 31, 2024. This project, which focused on enhancing workers’ rights and gender equality within Ethiopia’s garment sector, celebrated its achievements and discussed...
Madam Darkoa Newman, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection says the government is committed to ensuring that every child in Ghana has access to quality education, no matter their background, location, or ability. “We believe that education is the key to unlocking the potential of our children and securing a brighter future for...
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has made a heartfelt appeal for the swift passage of the Affirmative Action Bill. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, June 19, Madam Newman underscored the urgency of enacting the bill, which aims to ensure greater representation and participation of women in decision-making processes across various...
Eight female journalists from four media houses across Ghana have successfully completed a four-day women empowerment training organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). This initiative, part of the Equal Voices project, aims to promote gender equality in media practices in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The training is designed to combat gender inequalities...
On 14 May 2024, the wild poliovirus outbreak in Malawi and Mozambique – which paralyzed nine children across the countries between February and August 2022 – was officially stopped. The virus, linked to a strain originally found in Pakistan, was unable to regain a foothold in the African region. This incredible achievement was made possible...
This survey aims to better understand the motivations and challenges faced by students and professionals in scientific fields, addressing issues such as harassment, leadership barriers, and pay gaps. UNESCO data reveals that women make up only 33% of researchers worldwide; hold only 12% of memberships in national science academies and face challenges in obtaining research grants...
Fairtrade Africa, through its Sustainable, Democratic, and Inclusive Cocoa Cooperatives in West Africa Project, has held a graduation ceremony for 26 students who received gender training at the Women’s School of Leadership. The graduates, all women, comprised producers, farmers, and cooperatives, received training that equipped them with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to realize...
To advance its mission of promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the ECOWAS region, the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) is organizing a meeting of the technical coordination committees for its programs. This event will take place from June 4 to 8, 2024, in Saly-Portudal, Senegal. The second edition of this meeting aims to...
A day ahead of the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, the institution teamed up with UN Women to host a side event showcasing both organizations’ achievements to drive women’s economic empowerment across Africa. The side event was held Sunday 26 May under the theme, The Future of Finance and Women’s Economic Empowerment. It drew leaders...
We spoke to activists in three countries about what goes into creating successful online campaigns and how such initiatives can influence the laws, policies, and attitudes that impact women’s lives. In July 2020, the arrest of university student Ahmed Bassam Zaki in Cairo on the grounds of sexual harassment sparked a social media firestorm in...
