Majorities support women’s autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing. Key findings On average across 38 African countries, majorities support women’s autonomy in marriage decisions (75%) and reproductive choices (62%). But women are less likely than men to say they make household financial decisions themselves (36% vs. 44%). A majority (57%) of Africans endorse women’s…
The 16 remaining nations are preparing for the second round of the African qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a clear focus of securing a place at the global showpiece set to be hosted by Morocco between 17 October – 07 November. The action gets underway on Friday, 22 May in Kampala…
A mission impossible awaits the national women’s rugby 15s side who will be hosting the Africa Cup at the RFUEA Grounds on May 23-31. Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo remains unbowed and focused on winning the ultimate prize for which they have to go through the mighty South Africa. The defending champions competed at last…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 – Kenya started off their medal harvesting campaign at the Africa Championships in Accra in a disappointing note in the women’s 5000m on Tuesday night. Cross country specialist Maurine Chebor was the country’s best performer in the race, finishing fourth in 23:31.84, despite leading for a majority part of the…
As global attention shifts to other priorities and resources dwindle, it is vital to protect the systems and people who have ensured success against polio in Africa. It is estimated that vaccination has saved more than 154 million lives over the past 50 years—the equivalent of six lives every minute. Few public health initiatives have…
Washington, D.C — We, the Members of the Global Leaders Network for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health (GLN) and participating Ministers of Health and Finance, in partnership with the Women’s Health and Economic Empowerment Network (WHEN) and the Partnerships for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, convened on the margins of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings…
UNITED NATIONS, New York – At the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Spotlight Initiative and Rise, a non-profit advocacy organization for the rights of survivors of sexual violence, hosted a high-level event recognizing trailblazing women across different industries around the world. ‘Women Breaking Barriers’ convened women leaders and allies at the forefront of entertainment, science,…
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A Nobel laureate who survived an assassination attempt, a Hollywood actor turned UN advocate and a young Afghan musician whose voice defied repression took the stage at the United Nations on International Women’s Day, delivering a powerful message: justice for women and girls cannot wait. The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the…
The UN chief on Tuesday applauded civil society groups for “shaking the foundations of privilege” in a male-dominated world, addressing a range of questions during a townhall meeting on the margins of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at UN Headquarters. “You are foundation-shakers,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told…
