Our reports on the state of gender equality in Africa look into initiatives to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, including efforts to eliminate gender-based discrimination, violence, and promote women’s participation in decision-making processes.
Gender Equality
Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Betty’s designs fuse African craftsmanship with practical, mindful living—creating functional pieces that preserve culture and empower local communities.
Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
When help came without a price, Thandi’s world changed—from enduring hidden harm to finding real support and safety for others.
As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
As youth-led movements rise across Africa, citizens are increasingly demanding accountability and reform in response to widespread social and economic issues.
Education is the key to unlocking potential, and through her efforts, Prayer Nwagboso opens doors for Nigeria’s most vulnerable children.
AFS 2024 highlights innovative solutions and urgent collaboration needed to address Africa’s food crisis, challenging us to act decisively.
Namibia's focus on gender parity has transformed its society, making it a global leader with substantial progress in equality and empowerment.
Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
