Michelle Kekana and Marion Scher challenge the narrative, highlighting mental health as a universal human experience
The JET must be deep: redistributive, participatory and youth-led
Public banks – Development Bank of Southern Africa, African Development Bank and the New Development Bank – and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority render women invisible in a process that professes to be inclusive
Women have rituals that reinforce connection and longevity. Men lack such spaces and pay the price in isolation, ill health and premature death
Mentorship should not be top-down, but rather a process that values collaboration and co-creation between young and older women
Although we have progressive legislation, entrenched patriarchal norms and economic hardship continue to leave girls vulnerable
The reporting of sexual violence has been one of the ugliest blights of our democracy. Research throughout the years has revealed disturbing accounts of women regularly shunned at police stations
Employers, work policies and labour law do not accommodate this health issue, which results in women missing promotions, getting unfair performance reviews or losing their jobs
The field was dominated by men but now women are coming to the fore with thoughtful buildings
UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
Much of women’s work does not come with a salary but it is invaluable
It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems women have with financing and targets sectors such as agriculture, where women labourers are concentrated
It is women and girls who will suffer the most from the funding crisis caused by cuts to development aid.
By empowering more women and girls in STEM, we unlock potential, drive innovation, and build a more sustainable, equitable future for all
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Despite legislation and policies, the traditional, patriarchal systems across the continent hinder girls’ development
The vision of a world where women have equal rights, opportunities, and agency is within reach. Accelerating equality and empowerment in women demands a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. It necessitates the commitment of governments, organisations, communities, and individuals to work collaboratively and tirelessly. By dismantling barriers, challenging norms, and fostering an environment of inclusivity and […]
The vision of a world where women have equal rights, opportunities, and agency is within reach. Accelerating equality and empowerment in women demands a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. It necessitates the commitment of governments, organisations, communities, and individuals to work collaboratively and tirelessly. By dismantling barriers, challenging norms, and fostering an environment of inclusivity and […]
Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database
Some women spoke to the Mail & Guardian about frequently looking over their shoulder in fear of danger.
