Report Finds Disturbing Gaps in Services for Sexual Violence Survivors in South Africa
South Africa — Nearly three-quarters of public health facilities in South Africa designated to provide services to survivors of sexual violence…
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Africa: Ending Gender-Based Violence Key to Health and Well-Being
United Nations — Physical injuries are some of the more visible, and at times most deadly, consequences of gender-based violence…
Africa: Zero Tolerance for Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence
Africa: The 2016 Africa Human Development Report: Accelerating Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Africa is especially timely now during…
Nigeria: Radio Dramas to Tackle Women Issues, Domestic Violence Hit Airwaves
Nigeria: Two radio soap operas designed to increase knowledge around family planning, HIV/AIDS, adolescent reproductive health, women’s education, and gender-based…
Somalia: Former Minnesotan works to improve equality for women in Somalia
Somalia: The first time Zainab Hassan voted, the experience was “near and dear to my heart,” she said. “It was exciting,”…
Ethiopia: Placing Women At Centre of SDGs Said Decisive
Ethiopia: The Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs is advocating for a strong focus on gender equality in financing…
Zambia:Namwali Serpell Wins Sixteenth Caine Prize for African Writing
Zambia’s Namwali Serpell has won the 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for her…
Swaziland: Women Still Face Discriminatory Cultural Practices
Swaziland: Gender Links Swaziland Barometer Researcher says that although gender equality is enshrined in Swaziland’s Constitution, women still face cultural…
Rwanda: Women’s Contribution to National Development
Rwanda: Deputy Chief Justice Sylvie Zainabu Kayitesi has commended women’s contribution to national development. She noted that Rwandan women are…
Nigeria: Survivors of Boko Haram Abduction Begin Healing Process
Nigeria: Boko Haram Survivor’s healing begins after being captured from their homes, violently abused and, in many cases, starved almost…