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From Training to Action: Gender in Humanitarian Action in Somalia

The training targeted new members of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) GiHA working group from civil society organizations, women-led organizations in Banadir region

UN Women Somalia, Save the Children International and the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) facilitated a four-days training on Integrating Gender Perspectives in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Humanitarian Action in November 2024 in Mogadishu. The training targeted new members of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) GiHA working group…

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For All Women and Girls: Aneth Isaya on Advancing Equality and Disability Inclusion in Tanzania

Isaya advocates for a holistic approach to addressing challenges faced by women with disabilities, emphasizing education, awareness, and stronger legal protections

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Aneth Gerena Isaya, a leading advocate for the economic empowerment of women with disabilities in Tanzania, talks about the critical need for disability inclusion and how she is driving efforts to make…

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Giving Voice to Data: How Community Radio in Zanzibar is Using Gender-based Violence (GBV) Data to Drive Change

The data is helping communities and stakeholders ensure that prevention and response efforts are evidence-based, targeted and effective

Every morning, after completing her household chores, Fatma Haji Silima tunes in to Tumbatu FM, her favorite community radio station in Zanzibar. For years, she has dedicated an hour from 9 a.m. to listening to Mwamko kwa Jamii (Community Awakening)—a program that highlights key community issues and engages listeners in live discussions. For…

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Bridging the Digital Gender Gap: Digital Literacy Skills Open Doors for Young Women in Tanzania

During its first phase (2018–2021), the initiative empowered more than 600 participants from 32 African countries to pursue careers and innovations in ICT

As a child growing up in Morogoro, Tanzania, Annagrace Malamsha was always drawn to the sciences. While many young girls in her primary school seemed to steer away from science subjects, she found them fascinating, driven by a deep curiosity to understand how things work. It was there that she…

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Five years to zero: the Race to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by 2030

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end FGM in Eastern and Southern Africa

Joint statement by UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, Equality Now, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM Fatuma was only ten when she overheard whispers about her “special day.” In…

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Awatif's Resilience and Innovation

Awatif embraced training on management, leadership, and practical skills delivered in partnership with Kassala University and Waad Organization for Development (WOD)

In Kassala State, Sudan, amidst the challenges of economic uncertainty, Awatif* found a path to stability and empowerment through a UN Women-supported entrepreneurship program. She belonged to a restrictive community where women were not permitted to participate in outdoor activities, gather with men, or take on roles beyond household duties.…

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United Nations (UN) Women Uganda and Netherlands Embassy kick start plans for a groundbreaking Beijing +30 campaign on Gender Equality

A series of events and discussions will be organized throughout 2025, pairing Female Heads of Missions and UN Agencies with selected Male Changemakers from the Government of Uganda, civil society, and the diplomatic corps

On Friday, 22nd November, the Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women co-hosted a breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda. The event brought together Female Heads of Missions, UN Agencies, and Male Changemakers to discuss advancing women’s rights and gender equality, as well…

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Healing Through Hope: Grace’s Journey to Mental Health Recovery in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

For nearly six years, Grace has lived in the refugee settlement with her two children, aged 4 and 5, but she struggled to find the support needed to heal from the mental health challenges caused by GBV

Grace, a 24-year-old living in the Kyangwali refugee settlement in Uganda’s Kikuube district, has found a new sense of hope and purpose through Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) provided by the Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation (TPO). This initiative, funded by UNOCHA through the Central Emergency Response Funds (CERF), has been…

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National Launch of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Uganda

The vibrant launch event united government officials, civil society organizations, development partners, activists, and community leaders

The national launch for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based violence in Uganda was officially kicked off on the Monday 25, November 2024 at Hotel Africana in Kampala. This year’s theme, which resonates strongly with the global call for enhanced collaboration across sectors to create a safer and more…

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Advancing Gender Equality and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Response in Malawi

HeForShe leverages the power of male allyship to drive sustainable change by fostering awareness, advocacy, and action for attitude and behaviour change

Malawi, a nation previously grappling with high HIV prevalence and entrenched gender inequalities, is rewriting its narrative through transformative interventions spearheaded by UN Women. Gender inequalities and harmful societal norms fuel Malawi's HIV epidemic, disproportionately affecting women and girls. With approximately 991,600 people living with HIV (2024 Spectrum/Naomi estimates), the…

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