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United Nations (UN) Women Unveils Comprehensive Analysis of Tanzanian Laws from a Gender Perspective

Legal reforms are crucial to eliminating discriminatory laws and aligning national legislation with international human rights standards, ensuring that women and girls can fully participate in all areas of society

Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, affecting millions globally and undermining gender equality. Tanzania has made notable progress in addressing violence against women through legal frameworks such as the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act and the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against…

UN Women - Africa
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Violence against women in politics: A pervasive issue that hinders the political participation of women

The study showed, strikingly, that more than 80% of the women interviewed had experienced some form of psychological violence in the course of their work in parliament

Around the world, women frequently experience harassment and violence when they decide to exercise their civil and political rights. In 2016, the Inter-Parliamentary Union published a global study on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP), based on interviews with women MPs from around the world. The study showed, strikingly, that…

UN Women - Africa
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Empowering Vulnerable Women in Sudan’s Red Sea State

UN Women Sudan, in partnership with the University of the Red Sea and with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), distributed 600 goats to 200 women

Like many other regions in Sudan, the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, the largest internal displacement in the world, has led to increasing violations against civilian communities, sexual violence, disease, and a looming famine warning. The crisis affects women differently due to societal roles…

UN Women - Africa
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Empowering Change: Rural Mozambican Women Lead the Way in Sustainable Beekeeping

Women are challenging stereotypes and proving that they are fully capable of managing beekeeping operations

In the heart of Mozambique, women are courageously advancing toward sustainability and gender equality goals through innovative sustainable beekeeping initiatives. These practices are transforming lives, preserving the environment, and promoting equity. A New Dawn in Beekeeping “We used to set fire to trees to harvest honey, but the problem was…

UN Women - Africa
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Cultivating Change: Advancing Economic Opportunities for Rural Women in Kenya

The project aimed to build capacity for climate-resilient farming practices, increase income and nutritional value, and strengthen women’s participation in agricultural policymaking

Christine Krapiwan’s backyard is alive with the clucking of chickens, a testament to her transformation from a struggling farmer to a thriving entrepreneur. “I will never be the same again; my life has been changed in all dimensions,” she says as she feeds her chickens. Christine, the chairperson of Atulia…

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From Fields to Futures: Women Farmers in Sudan Reap the Benefits of Empowerment

UN Women Sudan is leading the way in enhancing women’s economic empowerment through the WE-RISE project, which targets 270 beneficiaries in the three eastern states of Sudan

“Now I can send my daughter to university twice a week,” says Hawa Suleiman Youssef, a 50-year-old farmer from El Jana Bara village, west Qalabat locality, about 20 kilometers from Gedaref. In August 2023, Hawa successfully planted 17 acres of farmland and harvested 40 sacks of millet, sesame, and maize. With…

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Malawi - Empowering Futures: How Women in Mangochi Are Ending Child Marriages and Bringing Girls Back to School

In Mangochi, the Women’s Movement for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding has been a driving force in preventing and responding to gender-based violence, ending child marriages, and helping girls return to school

“I knew I had to go back to school. Staying at home wasn’t going to help my family,” says 18-year-old Asiyatu Khefa, who dropped out of school in Mangochi district, after becoming pregnant. With a baby in her arms and limited support, Asiyatu’s future seemed uncertain. But today, she is…

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Kenya’s national toll-free helpline 1195: A lifeline for gender-based violence survivors

The scale of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya is alarming

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue in Kenya, affecting individuals across all demographics. The National Gender-Based Violence Toll-Free Helpline, 1195, serves as a crucial resource for survivors, providing a platform for reporting incidents and receiving life-saving assistance. As the first and only service of its kind in Kenya, this…

UN Women - Africa
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Men champions of Nguruman: Advancing women's leadership in Kajiado County

The Expanding Spaces for Women's Political Participation in Kenya project, implemented by Uraia Trust with support from UN Women and Global Affairs Canada, is actively addressing these challenges

In the remote yet strikingly beautiful Nguruman Escarpment of Kajiado County, Kenya, a transformative initiative is unfolding. Here, in a traditionally patriarchal Maasai community, a group of men—known as the Men Champions—has become crucial allies in the fight for gender equality in leadership. These men are part of a broader…

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New Generation Equality accountability report reveals record-breaking USD 50.3 billion in gender equality commitments

The multi-stakeholder initiative has yielded groundbreaking progress on global women’s rights since its launch in 2021

New York, 19 September 2024 — UN Women has today launched the “Generation Equality accountability report 2024”, which uncovers significant progress on the commitments made by this multi-stakeholder initiative since its inception in 2021. The report launches as world leaders explore solutions to intertwined global challenges at the Summit of the Future in New…