At the UN Human Rights Council, the Hurra Coalition called for reform of discriminatory family laws in the Arab world that deny women equal economic rights Family law reform can no longer be treated as a peripheral issue The Hurra Coalition (http://apo-opa.co/4gQAI5n) has called on governments and the international community toContinue Reading
As Africa accelerates its shift toward renewable energy, one crucial question remains: will women have an equal seat at the table in shaping the continent’s green future? A newly released report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), developed in partnership with The Gambia’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social WelfareContinue Reading
On June 3, 2026, the Tahoua region hosted a delegation led by Ms. Boukar Yagana, Deputy Secretary General of the High Authority for Peacebuilding (HACP), as part of a high-level mission by Mr. Brian J. Williams, Director of Financing at the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). This mission, focusedContinue Reading
Officially assuming office on June 22, 2026, Dr. Mongbo was appointed by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to lead the organization’s work in the DRC, where she will champion initiatives that promote women’s rights, inclusive governance, and sustainable development. With decades of experience spanning international development, institutional leadership, andContinue Reading
On International Widows’ Day, CTWOO and Equality Now call on Kenyan MPs to pass a comprehensive new Bill to protect widowed persons from eviction and abuse To mark International Widows’ Day, Come Together Widows and Orphans Organization (CTWOO) (http://apo-opa.co/4g1aeOu) and Equality Now (http://apo-opa.co/4fVM73z) (www.EqualityNow.org) are urging MPs in Kenya to pass the WidowedContinue Reading
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (ECGD), will organize a Regional Fortnight on Women’s Small-Scale Cross-Border Trade from 18 to 28 June 2026 in Lomé, Republic of Togo. This initiative forms part of the implementation of the ECOWASContinue Reading
At the end of the ceremony, this Declaration was signed by all stakeholders involved in the fight against GBV, under the watchful eye of Dominique Ouattara, the moral guarantor of this commitment. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, Dominique Ouattara, launched the “Zero Tolerance” nationalContinue Reading
Across African ports, vessels, logistics corridors, and marine laboratories, women are shaping the future of the continent’s blue economy. Often unseen, yet essential, they serve as captains, port officers, marine engineers, logistics managers, and environmental experts. On May 18, the International Day for Women in Maritime—established by the International MaritimeContinue Reading
To celebrate International Women’s Month, we shine a spotlight on the women combining sport and education to inspire positive change across Senegal as part of the Games’ legacy programme The impact of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be felt not just on sports fields and in stadiums butContinue Reading
On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, a new editorial voice rises to tell the stories we see far too rarely: those of African women shaping the blue economy. Blue Women Africa Magazine #001 is not simply a publication. It is a living platform, a space for expression, andContinue Reading
