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Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

eriinfo.com2 days ago08 mins

When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are “at the heart of every decision,” according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator of the Spotlight Initiative a United Nations-European Union partnership aimed at tackling all forms of abuse against women and girls. At the heart of change: Spotlight Initiative…

Africa

Africa: From Barriers to Breakthroughs – Empowering Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Women entrepreneurs hold the potential to transform Africa’s economic future. Across the continent, women-owned businesses are creating jobs, lifting families out of poverty and reshaping communities, thanks to their resilience, creativity, and belief in succeeding against all odds. Justina Opit, the CEO of Omega Foods in Zambia, is just one example. “I created Omega Foods…