women's rights Stories

International Women's Day 2025: Progress and setbacks in strive for gender parity
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 08, 2025

Experts from different sectors worldwide have warned that a faster, more comprehensive approach is needed to accelerate change.

What you need to know about International Women's Day
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

International Women's Day originated in the early 20th century when labour movements emerged to protest harsh working conditions.

WHO says no country on track to end violence against women by 2030
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 31, 2024

Food insecurity exacerbates the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV through a complex interplay of cultural, social, and economic factors.

Regional women's caucus formed to enhance peacebuilding and cross-border trade
Adan Mohamed  |  Jul 22, 2024

The participants, who are all women, further emphasised the importance of creating a strong connection. 

Afghan women stage rare protests on International Women's Day
AFP  |  Mar 08, 2024

Taliban authorities have repeatedly dismissed such international criticism as propaganda.

Why donkeys are the unsung heroes in Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis
The Conversation  |  Mar 02, 2024

For overseas aid to be deployed most effectively (reaching the goal of supporting the lives of women and children), it should be extended to support t...

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