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Kenya is having another go at passing a reproductive rights bill. What’s at stake

Kenya’s Senate is considering a reproductive healthcare bill, which seeks to address reproductive health gaps. This is the second time the bill has come before the senate. It has, once...
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How Is This Rwandan Building A Brighter Future For Girls? Solar Kits!

Alice Mukashyaka was involved with research in a refugee community in her native Rwanda, now she is co-founder of edtech social enterprise Starlight, which is using solar lamp kits and...
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World Population Day: ‘No time to waste’ in empowering women

The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere, “but it does not affect everyone equally”, the UN chief said in his message for World Population Day, on Sunday. “It is deepening existing...
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WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY- ADDRESSING THE 6 TYPES OF GENDER GAPS

Women have traditionally pioneered the field of computer technology, yet as we move forward in the 21st century the technology sector is still seen dominated by men. Diversity is critical...
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Keeping an eye on global trends and priorities for children’s health

Keeping an eye on global trends and priorities for children’s health is important to ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place  Emerging priorities for children’s health Congenital anomalies, injuries,...
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Canada supports women’s rights organizations in Ghana

Canada has announced additional funding for its ongoing Women’s Voice and Leadership project in light of the COVID-19 pandemic The 500,000 Canadian dollar increase, equivalent to approximately 1.3 million Ghana...
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This startup is connecting girls & women in South Africa to sanitary care and contraceptives

Two years ago, South Africa’s government announced it would scrap taxes on sanitary pads from April of the following year. It was part of its plans to address an issue...
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Women And Girls Must Strive to be Leaders In Sports – DDP Pat Baffoe – Bonnie

DDP Patience Baffoe – Bonnie, a member of the Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has emphasized that women and girls must be active participants and leaders in...
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Announcement of the Global Leaders of the Generation Equality Action Coalitions to accelerate gender equality

The Generation Equality Forum—a global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France in partnership with civil society—today announced the leaders of...
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