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Johannesburg – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people acrossContinue Reading

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Fashion isn’t just about clothing: accessories have the magical power to transform a style in seconds. In Africa, accessories are not only aesthetic—they tell a story, reflect cultural heritage, and add a unique dimension to any outfit. Here are five essentials that can instantly elevate your look. 1. Beaded orContinue Reading

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Traumatic. Painful. Irreversible. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a human rights violation that inflicts lifelong suffering on millions of women and girls. It is a harmful practice that persists because of cultural norms and myths. It has no health benefits and leaves survivors with long-lasting physical and psychological trauma. An estimated 230 millionContinue Reading

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Joint statement by the UNFPA Executive Director, UNICEF Executive Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women Executive Director, WHO Director-General, and UNESCO Director-General on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of fiveContinue Reading

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Members have been selected for their exceptional leadership, cross-sector expertise, and proven commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment across Africa The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the establishment of its Advisory Board, a key step in guiding the organisation’s next phase ofContinue Reading