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Commitment to Empower Women
A woman farms rice in Kaduna State, Nigeria: The president of Nigeria has promised that his administration will do more to empower women in the country.
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Women Promote Their Rights in Swaziland
Activists in Swaziland say gender discrimination persists despite a new constitution that guarantees equal rights to both men and women.
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More Women Needed in Science, Tech UN
The International Labour Organization says the gap between men and women in scientific and technological fields is linked to attitudes in societies which encourage girls to pursue 'softer careers.'
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Kenya: Gender Equality Frustrated Ahead of Elections
A controversial ruling regarding gender parity in Kenya has raised concern over the country's path to democratization. More
Madagascar Women Find Relief From Birth Injury
According to the World Health Organization, fistula affects two million women in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. More
Women Entrepreneurs Get Training, Funds
A new U.S. supported initiative will bring financial services to women entrepreneurs in Rwanda, Tanzania and Ghana (file photo). More
Alarming Rates of Gender-Based Violence
A new study has called on South Africa's government to increase efforts to curb 'alarming' rates of gender-based violence in the country. More
Family Planning Changes Women's Lives
Investing in family planning could significantly reduce maternal and newborn health costs in the developing world, says United Nations Population Fund Director Babatunde Osotimehin. More
South Africa: Killed for Being a Lesbian
The Democratic Alliance says the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities must act to stem the rising tide of homophobic attacks. More
Top Headlines
- Mali: Thousands Flee Mali As Air Strikes Continue (IRIN)
- Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Takes On Oxfam Top Job (New Vision)
- Sudan: South Sudan Refugee Camps Leave Women Vulnerable (IRIN)
- Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Takes Top Oxfam Job (Independent)
- Nigeria: The Indian Rape Victim and the Rest of Us (Daily Trust)
- Africa: Internet Gender Gap Hurts World's Economy, Study Finds (State Department)
- Zimbabwe: Not Enough Funds for Zimbabwean Women (OSISA)
- Gambia: Stop Violence Against Women (The Point)
- Gambia: National Women Council Chairperson Thanks President Jammeh (Daily Observer)
- Ghana: Consider Nominating Women for the Vacant Akatsi South and Buem Seats - Omanhen (AEP)
- Libya: Women in Libya General National Congress Unite (Magharebia)
- Nigeria: Insecurity - Women Should Be On the Alert - Apostle Osagiede (Daily Trust)
- Liberia: UNESCO Lauds Liberian Women Non-Violent Role (Analyst)
- Liberia: FACE Condemns Raping of Girl to Death (New Dawn)
- Nigeria: Court Sentences Woman to Five Years Imprisonment for Throwing Baby Into a Dam (Leadership)
- Tanzania: Wama Helps 600 Women to Join Health Scheme (Daily News)
- Uganda: Minister Against Trade Body Vetting China Travel (Independent)
- Nigeria: Nigeria Records 1.2 Million VVF Cases (Daily Trust)
- Nigeria: Action Against Rape (Daily Trust)
- Nigeria: Proposed Activities for Women, Other Vulnerable Groups in 2013 (Daily Trust)
- Nigeria: SURE-P - FG Rolls Out Community Devt Scheme in Rivers (Vanguard)
- Zambia: MP Donates to Women's Club (Times of Zambia)
- Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Appointed Oxfam Head (New Vision)
- Cameroon: Bamenda Women Lead Biometric Registration in North West (Cameroon Tribune)
- Egypt: Party Pushes for Better Female Representation in Parliament (Aswat Masriya)
- Tunisia: Tunisia Must Adopt Stronger Measures to Combat Gender Discrimination - UN Experts (UN News)
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