Women Unite Their Voices to Demand the Return of Peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

June 25, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Education, Advocacy & Careers, Elections & Democracy, Social Justice

Women from several provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have delivered an advocacy note to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, calling for an end to the conflicts in eastern DRC. This document is the result of a collective effort by members of women’s associations and human rights organizations. The…

Ivorian First Lady Dominique Ouattara happy about the Implementation of President Alassane Ouattara’s Vision on Equal Opportunities in the country

June 24, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Business & Economy, Career Advice, Gender Equality, West Africa, Women in Business

The First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, Mrs. Dominique Ouattara, has encouraged women to believe in their ambitions, pointing to the significant progress made in women’s rights under the presidency of H.E. Alassane Ouattara. She stressed the importance of women being united to towards future prospects saying “let us stay united, tear down walls, and light…

Safe spaces transform lives of displaced women in war torn Sudan

June 24, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Her Story

Since the outbreak of conflict on 15 April 2023, Sudan has witnessed one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises. Over 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes as of 16 June 2025, including more than 2 million women and girls, many of whom are now living in overcrowded shelters or with host communities…

Somalia celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime

June 23, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Financial Empowerment, Women in Business

Somalia, supported by the United Nations, celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime on Sunday, with an event designed to celebrate women’s role in the country’s sea-based industries. Somali officials announced the launch of a new initiative to empower women through education and job creation. Faced with gender discrimination, Somali women remain underrepresented in…

Don’t let the lights go out: UNFPA urges support for women and girls in the world’s most neglected crises

June 23, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Food, Health & Wellness, Politics & Governance

In 2025, as crises multiply and conflicts become increasingly protracted, humanitarian aid budgets are being slashed across the board. Yet in many emergency settings, it is ordinary people – and especially women and girls – who are feeling the sharpest impact of these cuts. For those caught up in crises that have already been neglected for…

‘As Widespread As Guns and Bullets’ – Sexual Violence Used to Terrorize Sudan’s Women and Girls

June 23, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Social Justice, Women’s Health

More than 12 million people in Sudan are at risk of gender-based violence, with frontline responders and survivors reporting alarming rates of rape, abuse, coercion and child marriage © UNFPA Sudan

‘No-bra, no-exam’ rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage

June 23, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Education, Advocacy & Careers, Social Justice, West Africa

A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. In the footage, female staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University in south-western Ogun State are seen touching some students’ chests as they queue to enter an…

Ghana: Gender Minister Receives World Vision Delegation to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

June 20, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Others

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has received a delegation from World Vision Ghana, led by Mr. Samuel Norgah, Director of the African Union Liaison Office, to discuss strategic areas of collaboration. The engagement focused on enhancing partnerships between the Ministry and World Vision. Discussions covered Ghana’s participation…

“God did not make a mistake by putting natural resources in Africa, it’s time for us to take ownership of what we have” Graça Machel challenges women to participate in the energy sector

June 12, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Others

Former Minister of Education and Culture of Mozambique Her Excellency Graca Machel says “God did not make a mistake by enriching Africa with so many resources. Mozambique and the rest of Africa’s energy future holds immense promise. Yet it cannot, and must not, be charted without the full and equitable participation of women—as consumers, as…

IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION LET US BUILD THIS COUNTRY TOGETHER, NIGERIA FIRST LADY

June 11, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Health & Wellness, Nature

The first lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all politicians to support the current administration under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu to build the nation together irrespective of their political affiliation. Mrs Tinubu made the call while addressing traditional rulers in Enugu State on the sidelines of her visit…

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