A dialogue in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is focusing on harmful social norms that continue to limit the participation of women and young people in leadership and decision-making.
The discussions come amid concerns about gender-based violence against women in public life.
Namibia says commitments under the United Nations' Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda remain difficult to implement while resources fall short.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from the liberation struggle to becoming Namibia’s first female president is a historic milestone and an inspiration to young Namibians, particularly girls.
The Kavango East Regional Council's Division for Gender Equality and Child Welfare, together with key stakeholders, held week-long consultations with traditional authorities and communities to address gender-based violence and other social challenges in rural areas.
The need for stronger coordination in programmes targeting men and boys has come under the spotlight at a Male Engagement Symposium in Windhoek.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African men to take a more active role in confronting gender-based violence, as the country grapples with a spate of killings, with 12 women slain in just two months.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the United Nations should break an 80-year barrier by electing a woman as its next Secretary-General.
The Parliamentary Women's Caucus is calling for women's representation in Parliament to translate into greater influence in legislation and decision-making.
A total of 6,263 gender-based violence (GBV)-related cases were reported nationally during the 2023/2024 financial year.
Learners with disabilities continue to face challenges in accessing education, with a growing demand for attention to the specific needs of deaf learners, those with visual impairments, and wheelchair users.
