The Power of Gender Quotas: Lessons from Rwanda and Namibia
25/03/2025The struggle for gender equality is old and exhausting. Women have long been told that leadership belongs to men, that the world is shaped by men’s decisions, and that their.
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Africa
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Women in leadership
African Women in Leadership Inspiring Change in Global Institutions
10/12/2024From boardrooms to global institutions, African women are redefining leadership and resilience. Their stories are not just tales of overcoming adversity but blueprints for transformative change. Across the continent, women.
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Peace and Security
Security Leadership
African Women in UN Peacekeeping: Contributions to Gender Parity
02/12/2024Africa is leading by example in empowering female police officers who are excelling in United Nations peacekeeping missions. These women demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill, proving integral to the success.
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Africa Development
Education Leadership
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International Day to End Violence Against Women – A Global Call for Change
25/11/2024“I stayed silent because I thought no one would believe me. Now I speak, so no one else has to feel that way.” These powerful words from Amina Yasuf, a.
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Technology
Women in leadership
Africa’s Tech Revolution and the Pathway for Women
07/11/2024The digital revolution is transforming Africa’s economy and society at an unprecedented pace. Yet, alongside this rapid growth, a significant gender gap persists within the tech industry. Women constitute only.
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Gender
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War & Conflicts
Combatting Violence Against Women in the DRC
29/10/2024Marie Ntoki, a 30-year-old mother of three, stands as a testament to resilience amid adversity. One fateful day, while collecting water for her family in her village, armed militia attacked.
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Environment
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Impact of Climate Change on Rural Communities in Africa
10/10/2024Rural communities in Africa are heavily dependent on agriculture, which significantly contributes to the continent’s overall GDP and accounts for over 60 per cent of employment. This reliance places the.
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Africa Development
Women in leadership
Nigeria at 64: Women and the Fight Against Corruption
01/10/2024As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, the fight against corruption remains a central issue in national discourse. Corruption, described by former President Muhammadu Buhari as “the greatest form of.
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Business & Economy
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Women in leadership
Women in Leadership: Celebrating Africa’s Pioneering Female Entrepreneurs
01/10/2024There is a growing influence of female entrepreneurs in Africa, particularly in the entrepreneurial space and industries traditionally dominated by men. According to a 2021 Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs,.
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Gender
Sports & Entertainment
Women in African Sports: Hurdles Broken, Victories Won
18/07/2024As the world celebrates progress in promoting gender equality, the African continent is witnessing increased participation and success of women in sports. From trailblazing athletes to pioneering leaders, women are.
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