African Union conference in Burundi calls for expanded investment in girls’ education
Delegates from across the continent have called for renewed political commitment and sustained investment in girls’ ...
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Tag: Gender Equality
The Power of Women: Southern Africa’s Unfinished Journey Toward Equality
Every year on the 8th of March, the world pauses to commemorate International Women’s Day, a ...
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Women in Exile Shaped South Africa’s Anti Apartheid Vision
During the long struggle against apartheid, the African National Congress (ANC) was not only focused on ...
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Generation Z’s Pursuit of Hope in an Unequal South Africa
In Johannesburg, on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand, 19-year-old computer science student Ayathandwa ...
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African Forum in Tunis Calls for United Action on Women, Peace and Security
The sixth African High-Level Forum on Women, Peace, and Security commenced in Tunis this week, bringing ...
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South Africa’s Constitutional Court Affirms Equal Parental Leave
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark judgement affirming that all parents of new-borns — ...
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G20 Women20 Meeting Opens in South Africa with Renewed Call for Gender-Responsive Policy
The Women20 (W20) Inception Meeting commenced on 21 May 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative ...
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Aswan International Women Film Festival Reinforces Global Gender Advocacy Through Cinema
The ninth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) once again reaffirmed its role ...
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Namibia Champions Inclusive Digital Transformation to Empower Girls in ICT
On 24 April 2025, Namibia commemorated International Girls in ICT Day with a national call to ...
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Kirsty Coventry, Africa’s Most Decorated Olympian, Elected First Female President of the IOC
Kirsty Coventry, Africa’s most decorated Olympian and a veteran sports administrator, has been elected as the ...
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