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The social norms of this society have contributed immensely to the development and realization of the girl's potential and talent. This must be washed away, and the parents must see the girls as useful as men. Even, more preferable than men. The federal government can and must do more to end the exclusion of almost half of the Nigerian population from active political participation. We must put an end to gender disparity in politics.

Wellington teenager, Lucia, was last night announced as the Community winner of The GirlBoss Awards. Lucia, who is chronically ill and has overcome intense physical and mental health battles, has been fighting for the rights of children in Hospital ...

On October 14th the general election will take place and Women’s Refuge is dismayed by the virtual absence of any discourse on family violence through the campaign period. After significant progress in recent years, the country simply cannot afford to ease ...

The latest TikTok trend shows how historical periods, but also countries and even languages are gendered in popular culture, says this history professor.

Momentous victory for human rights in Mauritius as Supreme Court rules law targeting LGBT people is unconstitutional Mauritius joins growing list of African nations that have decriminalised same-sex sexual activity (London, 4 October 2023) Today’s decision ...

CNBC's Changemakers list will highlight women leading and disrupting the business world from within market giants, startups and philanthropic organizations.

The head of the UN, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) has urged governments to step up efforts to ensure that half of humanity is not shut out of the classroom. Audrey Azoulay was speaking on Friday in Beijing, China, where ...

With so many messages today about identity and gender, here are 10 suggestions to help parents and their gender-questioning teens.

The international community must continue to engage with Taliban leaders in Afghanistan despite deep disagreement with their approach to women’s rights and inclusive governance, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. ...

Most years women attend early breakfasts on Suffrage Day [tomorrow, Tuesday, 19 September] to listen to speeches from high profile women celebrating the successes of women in business, the Public Service and politics. After all we currently have ...