Gender Equality

Gender Equality

Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Can Nollywood Save the Planet?

Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Zimbabwe’s 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage

Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Silent Epidemic of Gender-Based Violence

Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Morocco’s Family Code Reform Reshaped Women’s Rights

The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Women in Climate Policy

Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Big Data Could Solve and Expose Gender Inequality in Africa

Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
5 min read
Female Biogas Production Engineer. Photo illustration by Tomi Abe

The Green Job Paradox: Who Wins and Who’s Left Behind?

While green jobs promise growth, unequal access to resources, training, and infrastructure may leave many behind in the transition.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
9 min read
A healthcare worker engaging in a consultation with a mother in a rural clinic. Illustration by Tomi Abe

What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?

Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
6 min read
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The Surprising Ways Africa Is Funding Its Future

As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
13 min read

Namibia’s Radical Experiment: Building a Nation on Gender Parity

Namibia's focus on gender parity has transformed its society, making it a global leader with substantial progress in equality and empowerment.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
10 min read

How Hannah Max-Macarthy is Redefining Energy Solutions in Sierra Leone

Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
The Publishers
8 min read

Stargazer’s Ascent

A young girl from Negasi Village overcomes societal barriers and self-doubt to become a celebrated celestial navigator, proving that with determination...
The Publishers
5 min read

Empowering Women in STEM: Strategies for Achieving Equal Opportunity and Inclusion in Africa

Closing the gender gap in STEM requires early exposure, targeted policies, and sustained support for women.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
2 min read