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Source: Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) |

Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced as Former South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor Receives Inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award

The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony was the culmination of the AWIEF2024 Conference, a two-day event that brought together over 500 delegates from more than 50 countries

The 2024 AWIEF (www.AWIEForum.org) Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs on Friday night at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The glamorous awards ceremony honored six outstanding winners, selected from a distinguished group of 18 finalists, while also honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of International…

International Trade Centre
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Kenya: Ethical Fashion Initiative and Tujikuze empowering artisans, one tassel at a time

Tujikuze – Ethical Fashion Initiative’s social enterprise partner in Kenya – has spent months producing 105,000 beaded, tasseled keychains for one of Italy’s biggest retailers

When Conad Nord Ovest decided to launch a major campaign to combat violence against women, they wanted a partner committed to sustainability and to working with women for social impact. That’s how they chose to work with the ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI), for an order of 105,000 heart-shaped keychains.…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: ‘Develop more policies to end gender based violence’

Mutuuzo urged legislators to accelerate the action to implement laws and policies aimed at preventing and responding to violence against women and girls

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence have supported the development of relevant laws and policies aimed at curbing the vice in Uganda. This year’s campaign which commenced on Monday, 25 November 2024 is based on the theme, ‘Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action:…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Bridging the Gap to Critical Maternal and Child Health Services

MWHs have contributed to Eritrea’s achievements in maternal and child health

A cost-effective intervention Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) are hardly a new development within global or public health. Rather, they have a relatively long, extensive history. Also known as maternity waiting areas, mother’s shelters, or antenatal villages, MWHs can simply be understood as standalone, safe residential facilities where pregnant women can…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Keren and Geleb Sub-Zones Declare Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the region, congratulated the people of the two sub-zones and emphasized the importance of sustaining these achievements

The Keren and Geleb sub-zones in the Anseba Region have officially declared themselves free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 23 and 25 November, respectively. During ceremonies held in Keren city and the Geleb semi-urban center, Col. Tesfatsion Girmay, Chairman of the Committee for Ensuring the Rights of Children and…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

TİKA Supports Women’s Empowerment in Guinea-Bissau

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in partnership with the National Islamic Youth Community of Guinea-Bissau, provided materials and equipment to disadvantaged women to help them engage in income-generating activities

Essential tools and supplies for producing cakes, bread, local desserts and other bakery items were distributed to women in need across Guinea-Bissau. This initiative aims to support family economies and provide a sustainable source of income for these women. In the initial phase of the project, 40 women actively participated…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

TİKA Continues to Empower Women in Africa

The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F. Türker Oba; NAWFA General Manager, Njaga Jawo; TİKA’s Coordinator in Banjul, Şule Bayar; officials from the Ministry of Agriculture

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) inaugurated a sales market at the headquarters of the National Association of Women Farmers of The Gambia (NAWFA) in Brikama. The market was established to enable women producers to sell their agricultural products. The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F.…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

How Gender Data is Enabling Better Services for Gender-Based Violence Survivors – A Tale of Five Countries in East and Southern Africa

UN Women data shows that Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of child marriage globally with 32 per cent of women who are married or in union having married before the age of 18

Picture this, a young woman and her three children, all under the age of five, is suddenly out in the cold after a violent quarrel with her husband. He has been violent since they got married eight years ago, but this time was different—he had threatened to kill her and…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

New step in African region’s efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), syphilis and hepatitis B

Over 21.3 million people are now on life-saving antiretroviral treatment, and in Eastern and Southern Africa, 90% of pregnant women receive antiretroviral therapy to protect their babies from HIV

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has launched a Regional Validation Committee for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus, marking a pivotal moment in ensuring a healthier future for every mother and child across Africa. The Regional Validation Committee has a…

The World Bank Group
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Ujasiriamali: Self-Employment and Job Creation for Youth in Kenya

As the country continues to foster the “Ujasiriamali” spirit, and with the World Bank as a vital ally in this mission, Kenya is set to create a brighter future for its next generation

Youth unemployment in Kenya poses a significant challenge, with nearly 75% of the population under 35 facing limited job opportunities. By equipping young people with the skills and resources to start their own businesses, the nation can create jobs and drive local economic growth. A youth employment program in Kenya…