Observe International Women’s Day by exploring the challenges and opportunities in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa.
International Women’s Day
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?
Limited funding and high capital costs hinder Africa’s clean energy expansion. Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu explores solutions to bridge the investment gap.
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.
Education is the key to unlocking potential, and through her efforts, Prayer Nwagboso opens doors for Nigeria’s most vulnerable children.
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.
With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.
Nigeria’s social justice crisis is rooted in inequity, corruption, and governance failures—reforms are crucial for meaningful change.
Closing the gender gap in STEM requires early exposure, targeted policies, and sustained support for women.
