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At the Clinton Global Initiative’s 20th Anniversary meeting, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) announced a landmark USD 30 million Commitment to Action to establish the African Women’s House and scale existing programming at the Center, as a bold investment in the future of women’s leadership across the continent. […]
...By: Badylon Kawanda Bakiman : Journalist / DR Congo In the heart of Kikwit, a bustling town in Kwilu province, southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, a quiet revolution is reshaping women’s futures. Here, women are harnessing the power of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology to build livelihoods, create jobs, and inspire the next generation—earning praise from […]
...At the heart of Michelin’s values is a strong belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company’s dream is to build a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported, regardless of their background or gender. This means creating real opportunities for people to grow, lead, and thrive. While change takes time, every step forward […]
...They’re not waiting for tomorrow—they’re shaping today. The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) unveils its fourth cohort of Amujae Leaders. This group of 13 exceptional women from across Africa is set to redefine public leadership, joining 42 trailblazers from 19 countries in the prestigious Amujae Initiative, launched in 2020 […]
...A groundbreaking survey on menstrual hygiene products by global women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective has revealed critical accessibility gaps that expose women and girls to risks of exploitation and sexual abuse. Nearly half of the surveyed respondents reported that there was a lack of enough shops in their area selling menstrual products, highlighting a significant accessibility […]
...By Dr Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche Diagnostics An old proverb from the Congo says, “A mother is like a kernel, crushed by problems but strong enough to overcome them”. Throughout Africa, mothers, sisters – the continent’s primary caregivers – are expected to be strong. Indeed, their resilience is the glue […]
...2024 was the ‘year of civic activism’ in Kenya. From the powerful #EndFemicideKE protests advocating for gender justice following the rise in femicide in Kenya, to the flood protests against forced evictions and demolitions in Kenya’s informal settlements, the country saw powerful citizens’ voices reverberate through the year. And when the Finance bill protests led […]
...“Every Blade Broken is a Life Saved” – Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA & Anti-FGM Board Kenya Launch a Collective Fight Against FGM at a Public Event Sounding a clarion call against Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA and Anti-FGM Board Kenya joined hands to launch a collective fight to eradicate the […]
...Empowering women in Sub-Saharan Africa is not just a matter of gender equity; it is a crucial step toward achieving “Health for All, Hunger for None” Article By Jorge Levinson – Senior Bayer Representative, Sub-Saharan Africa Women play a significant role in the agricultural and health sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet they often face systemic […]
...In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, themed “Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis,” TERA proudly launches its transformative biochar solution aimed at enhancing food security, creating jobs for women, and addressing climate change. By converting agricultural waste into biochar, TERA boosts crop yields, strengthens resilience to drought, and significantly contributes to carbon sequestration, […]
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