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The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the initial report of South Sudan, with

This new African Women Decade is that every woman must be able to work, be paid and participate in the economy of her country.

Namibia’s parliament is debating reforms to the abortion law that would bring the country in line with international standards on sexual and reproductive health rights. Activists, medical doctors and public health experts are urging lawmakers to ensure that ‘every pregnancy in Namibia shoul...

Unless regional bodies, such as the AU, show leadership to dismantle patriarchy and usher in women leaders, the countries which they serve will not work to dismantle patriarchy either, writes Nonsikelelo Ncube.

Africa has demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa are vulnerable to early unintended pregnancy, HIV, child marriage, sexual violence, female genital mutilation,

The Maputo Protocol has contributed in shifting the trajectory on the promotion and protection of women’s human rights in Africa.

Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised

Sad News! For every 100,000 women who are pregnant, 349 end up dying due to pregnancy-related causes. Some die due to infections, and others due to bleeding when giving birth or soon after giving birth. Some die due to obstructed labour, yet others pass away as they attempt to terminate their unintended pregnancies. The talk around maternal deaths or maternal deaths is about women and girls who die due to pregnancy-related causes. In other words, for every 100,000 live births, the country regis...

Workers Revolutionary Party COSATU Africa Day Statement May 25, 2021 THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of Africans on the continent, and in the diaspora, as we celebrate the 58th Africa Day, which is our common heritage and space for reflection on the present and future of our beloved continent. The celebration of Africa Month and Africa Day provides an opportunity to promote African unity, deeper regional integration and recommit ourselves to a ...