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Female Genital Mutilation causes about 44,000 deaths each year in more than a dozen countries. This is the grim revelation from a new report cited in The Conversation Afr Read more »
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The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign between 25 November and 10 December wh Read more »
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Chad's electoral commission has requested military assistance to protect election officials and candidates ahead of the country's parliamentary, local council, and regional e Read more »
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Chief Justice Martha Koome has described those calling for her resignation as "cyberbullies", saying she's been unfairly targeted. This comes amid growing criticisms of the ... Read more »
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the first woman elected to the position of Namibian president, but that is not the story. She is not a woman leader, no adjective is required, she is ... Read more »
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AllAfrica has launched an eight-part podcast series, Wild Basil, featuring remarkable women who contributed to peace and development through their innovative wor Read more »
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As Africa marks the 19th anniversary of the Maputo Protocol and the global 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, it is important for the region to reflect on its ... Read more »
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Women leaders and activists have said women candidates are underrepresented in Chad's legislative, local, and district elections on December 29. The legislative elections in Read more »
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For millions of women and girls worldwide, seeing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reach as far as she did in the recent race for the White House matters, writes former Libe Read more »
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Mali's transitional national council passed a law on October 31 criminalizing homosexuality. The new legislation will increase the risks of stigma, discrimination, and violen Read more »
