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Fostering social cohesion through refugee projects; the untold stories of host community empowerment
Veronica Konga, a 23-year-old single mother of two in Adjumani district, Uganda, knows the sting of hardship Learn more
Generation Equality: Stakeholders in Tanzania Galvanize Commitment, Financing and Accountability for Women’s Economic Justice and Rights
We continue to need sustained investment and collaborative efforts within and across nations to develop robust frameworks and innovative financing strategies Learn more
National Voluntary Review on SDGs 2024 indicates increased availability of Gender Data
Significant strides have been made in evidence-based monitoring and reporting of country priorities and commitments to gender equality and women empowerment (GEWE) and SDGs in Uganda Learn more
‘You have the power to change’ – Young women in South Africa break through stigma and poverty and inspire others
Listening to Thandolwami Zwelinjani and her peers sing and dance jubilantly, no one would guess the life-threatening challenges they’ve had to overcome. Learn more
Tanzania hosts intergenerational dialogue for the International Day for Women in Diplomacy
Tanzania hosted an intergenerational dialogue in Dar es Salaam to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among women leaders of all ages. Learn more
EntreprenHER programme empowers women entrepreneurs in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
EntreprenHER is built on the principle of “Leaving No One Behind”, by intentionally focusing on micro-enterprises owned by women entrepreneurs Learn more
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Sudan Women's Dialogue Conference
Communique adopted at the Sudan Women’s Dialogue

WE, the women of Sudan from women’s organisation, civil society, the private sector, gathered in Kampala, Uganda from 3-4 July 2024, on the occasion of the Sudan Women’s Peace Dialogue, convened by the African Union Commission through the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, under the leadership of the AU High Level Panel on Sudan

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Young women for life
UN Women – Nokia partnership: advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through online solutions

In 2024, UN Women and Nokia embark on the second phase of their global partnership, scaling-up the successful results of phase 1 (Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Kenya 2022-2023) to five regions. The global partnership aims to facilitate women’s empowerment through tailored online solutions.

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From where I stand: Seleka
From where I stand: With the right support, small, informal businesses can grow into thriving formal enterprises

I founded Thabosilakhu Empire, a food and beverage business in Blouberg South Africa, in 2016 to give expression to the entrepreneurial spirit in me that I’ve had since a young age.  I used to sell various items throughout my life, from primary school through my working years.

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GE Assessment
East and Southern Africa Regional Gender Equality Profile

The regional gender equality profile looks at over twenty critical areas concerning African women’s lives, touching upon laws, rights, culture, opportunities and barriers, while examining burning issues such as climate change, land, peace and security, unpaid work and childcare, among others.

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Generation Equality TZ
Generation Equality: Stakeholders in Tanzania Galvanize Commitment, Financing and Accountability for Women’s Economic Justice and Rights

At a regional meeting held in Dar es Salaam, women leaders from the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) and gender equality stakeholders called for actionable steps to increase financing for gender equality across the Sub-Saharan African region, emphasizing the need for policies and practices that promote accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable economic development for everyone.

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Amidst chaos and conflict: Hind’s story of hope

The civil war in Sudan has exacted a heavy toll, claimed nearly 16,000 lives, and displaced over 8.6 million people as of April 2024. The conflict has left 25 million individuals in urgent need of assistance, with severe hunger affecting 18 million. Approximately 53% of the internally displaced are women and girls. Despite having lost livelihoods and family members, Sudanese women have become the backbone of society.

🩸 Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods
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menstrual health awareness

Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work, and negatively impact their health, but it does not have to be that way.

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📑 Statement: Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei murder: More must be done to protect female athletes
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End Femicide

UN Women strongly condemns the murder in Kenya of the Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei. She is the third elite female runner to be murdered in a most violent way in the past three years in Kenya. The suspects in all three cases were intimate partners of the slain athletes. Society roots for these athletes to win and bring medals home, and more must be done to protect them. Like the two victims before her, Cheptegei was a rising female star athlete who was clearly making a name for herself, doing what she loved the most, running. Read more ➤