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The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has made plans to collaborate with the Ghanaian judiciary and other institutions of the West African sub-region to

About 70% believe a man should not use physical force to discipline wife

The Maputo progress report shows that even though legislation such as the Child Rights Act (CRA) of 2003 exists in Nigeria, girls as young as nine are still married off.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, policymakers commit to including abortion in universal health coverage

1. The world and Africa are celebrating International Human Rights Defenders’ Day on 9 December 2023.

A considerable proportion of teenage pregnancies in South Africa result from forced sexual encounters, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to address the issues of GBV and teenage pregnancy concurrently to protect the well-being of adolescents.

Burundi: Landmark law on gender-based violence must be strengthened to meet regional and international standards

25 November 2023, Banjul, the Republic of The Gambia

25 November 2023, Banjul, the Republic of The Gambia

Review strategies to enhance participation and leadership of women in peace and security processes