Gender Equality

Justice Mandisa Maya’s appointment as South Africa’s first female Chief Justice marks a historic step toward gender equality, bringing a fresh perspective to the judiciary.

In a historic move, Anta Babacar Ngom, a 40-year-old business executive, has become the first woman to run for president in Senegal in over a decade. While her chances of …

The Gambia embarks on a groundbreaking initiative to eradicate female genital cutting, a deeply entrenched cultural practice affecting millions of women and girls globally. The campaign, led by the government …

Minister Monica Mutsvangwa emphasizes GBV as a major barrier to achieving gender equality, highlighting the need for urgent, collective action.

UN Women and the EU unveil A.C.T. to intensify efforts against gender-based violence.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is taking decisive action, earmarking $1.2 billion for female entrepreneurs across 32 African nations under the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA). This …