3 women in Gambia are charged in the death of one-month-old in female genital mutilation case

August 20, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Three women were charged in Gambia over the death of a one-month-old girl who had undergone female genital mutilation, the police said, in the first such case since the country stopped short of reversing a ban on the practice last year. The West African nation banned female genital cutting in 2015, but the country was…

2030 Deadline: Gender Equality Still Out of Reach

July 23, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Gender Equality

They carry the world, yet still struggle to find their place in it. In hospitals, schools, and homes, women continue to shoulder the majority of responsibilities, without enjoying the same rights or opportunities as their male counterparts. Ten years after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, gender equality remains a distant goal. New data…

“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…

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…

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…

Rebekah Awuah becomes first Ghanaian journalist appointed to jury of UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

June 2, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Education, Advocacy & Careers, West Africa

Renowned Ghanaian journalist, communicator and documentary filmmaker Rebekah Awuah has been appointed as a jury member for the prestigious UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Rebekah Awuah’s appointment is a landmark achievement, both personally and for Ghanaian and African journalism. It recognizes her exceptional career dedicated to investigative reporting, press freedom advocacy, and impactful storytelling…

‘Bombs, Bodies, Broken Promises’ UN Women Chief Demands Action for Conflict-Affected Women

May 26, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Social Justice, Women’s Health

Moses Sawasawa/WFP By Melody Chironda Too often, women are seen as indirect victims. But they are direct targets of bombs and missiles. Sima Bahous spoke at the UN Headquarters high-level open debate on “Protection of civilians in armed conflict”, where she urged global leaders to put the safety and rights of women and girls at the heart…

British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children

May 21, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Health & Wellness, Social Justice

A British national has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly sexually molesting minors and taking nude photographs of them. Douglas Robert Brook is also accused of touching the children’s private parts while on a holiday in central Namibia. Police said the suspect targeted young boys and girls from the indigenous San community in the central…

Generation Equality: Stakeholders in Tanzania Galvanize Commitment, Financing and Accountability for Women’s Economic Justice and Rights

May 15, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Business & Economy, Editor’s Picks, Education, Advocacy & Careers, Financial Empowerment, Gender Equality, Social Justice

At a regional meeting held in Dar es Salaam, women leaders from the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) and gender equality stakeholders called for actionable steps to increase financing for gender equality across the Sub-Saharan African region, emphasizing the need for policies and practices that promote accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable economic development for everyone. The…

Africa: Lives of Pregnant Women and Newborns At Risk As Funding Cuts Impact Midwifery Support

May 13, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Editor’s Picks, Health & Wellness, Women’s Health

Midwives are vital frontline workers who can provide up to 90 per cent of essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health services – from safely delivering babies to caring for survivors of sexual violence. But despite their critical role, UN support for midwifery is under serious threat due to severe funding cuts. Each year, three-quarters of…

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