Research: Women Are Better Leaders During a Crisis
When discussing the careers of women leaders, there’s a phenomenon referred to as the “glass cliff.” It’s an obvious relative to the term glass ceiling, which describes the invisible barrier to […]
Expert’s take: Five steps to make the COVID-19 social protection and jobs responses work better for women
With over 90 million confirmed cases and 1.9 million deaths globally, and a second wave sweeping into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold the world hostage. Less visible and talked about […]
Financial inclusion for women in Africa: Pathway to economic empowerment
Access to quality financial services is essential to inclusive economic growth and poverty alleviation. In the last decade, the African continent has recorded significant growth in financial inclusion. The progress […]
Ten defining moments for women in 2020
While 2020 will be remembered most for the way COVID-19 changed our lives in nearly every way and in every part of the world, we made some strides for women’s […]
UN Women and UNV launch new Young Women Leaders Initiative
UN Women and UNV launch the new Young Women Leaders Initiative to create professional opportunities for leaders of tomorrow and further enhance diversity in UN Women. We invite 10 young […]
African women and girls targeted in growth push
African girls and women are looking to benefit from an initiative promoting gender equality as part of inclusive economic growth across the continent. The African Development Bank’s newly approved Gender […]
Ghana’s women farmers fight patriarchal system of land access
Access and control of farmland can be major problems for women in Ghana, especially in the northern regions, where patriarchy reigns and traditional rulers decide who gets farming plots. In […]
Don’t shield perpetrators of sexual, domestic violence — GLOMEF warns community chiefs
The Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), human rights and anti-corruption advocacy media organization has ended this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign with a call on traditional leaders […]
NETRIGHT supports Women’s Rights Organisations with PPE
Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has presented some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 5 Women’s Rights Organisations, informal economy women groups and persons with disability. The support is […]
Women urged to remain agents of change
Mrs Patricia Ofosua Tweneboah, the Deputy General Secretary of the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) has urged women to thrive in all fields and remain a force to reckon with. […]