Inequality Stories

Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – Why it matters
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

Report reveals mismatch between pledges and actual women empowerment
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 22, 2024

Kenya has seen a decline in political empowerment, dropping from 75th to 80th place, and has also fallen in educational attainment.

Gender job inequalities in Africa killing prospects of an equal society – IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 02, 2024

Gender pay gaps are also often wide as a result of women working in less quality jobs compared to their male counterpart.

Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations
Reuters  |  Sep 23, 2024

Under an initiative led by Barbados, France and Kenya, countries also continue to discuss imposing new global taxes to help pay for climate finance, s...

Rural women bear brunt of income inequality due to climate change - report
Rading Biko  |  Mar 06, 2024

The FAO's 'Unjust Climate' report uncovers a dark reality in low and middle-income countries, noting women heads of households in these parts suffer m...

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