African Forum on Gender Statistics: Leaders Call for Quality Data to Advance Gender Equality

July 9, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Education, Advocacy & Careers, Gender Equality

Amid growing setbacks on gender equality and increasing financial constraints, African policymakers, gender experts, and development specialists are calling for renewed collaboration and sustained investment in national gender data systems across the continent. This was revealed at the ongoing Seventh Africa Gender Statistics Forum taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Forum was co-organized by…

Meru Women Rep Battles Youth Addiction Rate with Urgent Revolutionary Campaign

July 8, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Education, Advocacy & Careers, Women in Power

Armed with shocking statistics and a mother’s determination, Meru Women Representative Hon. Karambu Kailemia has declared war on what she describes as Kenya’s most devastating youth crisis, launching an ambitious campaign to reach tens of thousands of young people in Meru County. Breaking from traditional anti-drug campaigns that rely on scare tactics and punishment, #KasoberTunawezabila…

Nigeria’s Medical Oxygen Crisis: A Life-or-Death Issue for Women and Children

July 7, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Spotlight Series, West Africa, Women’s Health

Over 5 billion people globally lack access to safe, quality, and affordable medical oxygen services, according to the Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security published in February 2025. This represents a significant access gap when compared to other essential medicines, the commission found. Oxygen is not only vital for treating respiratory illnesses but…

“Sexual Violence on the Rise in Mali’s Crisis Zones, Says UNFPA”

July 4, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Gender Equality, Social Justice

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has nearly reached 380,000, up from 330,000 in May 2024 — an increase of nearly 15%. As persistent insecurity and forced displacement continue in parts of central and northern Mali, women are increasingly exposed to heightened risks of gender-based violence, a UN agency has warned. Detailing the results of a survey…

Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan

July 3, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Social Justice, Women’s Health

Recent attacks on girls and young women in South Sudan illustrate how they are at risk and lack adequate protections. On June 25, armed men in Pochalla North, Jonglei state reportedly abducted four female students as they travelled to sit for secondary school exams. Though the local community organized search efforts, the four remain missing. On June…

‘Women Key to Uganda’s Drive to Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture’

July 1, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Education, Advocacy & Careers, Women in Business

Agriculture officials have been reminded that securing women’s land rights is essential for building resilient food systems and addressing food insecurity across the East African region. “Women with secure land rights are more likely to adopt climate-smart agriculture, diversify income, and educate their children. Therefore, enhancing women’s access to and ownership of agricultural land is not…