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This 28 September 2023 marks the global day of action for access to safe and legal abortion.

Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation has asked lawmakers to review the restrictive abortion laws in the country that continue to harm women.

Sia Koroma By Zainab Joaque First Lady, Sia Nyama Koroma has challenged Sierra Leonean women to take the lead in the constitutional review process saying: “this time around we should not let go of this golden opportunity". She said "women from all walks of life should be engaged in the current drafting of the Gender Bill and the constitutional review process”.

Almost 30 years ago in 1994, the world witnessed a historic event as 179 nations convened on African soil, in Cairo, for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

Banjul and Maseru, 14 September 2023

Banjul and Maseru, 14 September 2023

Almost 30 years ago in 1994, the world witnessed a historic event as 179 nations convened on African soil, in Cairo, for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).In an

KAMPALA/LUSAKA/HARARE, Sep 12 (IPS) - Almost 30 years ago in 1994, the world witnessed a historic event as 179 nations convened on African soil, in Cairo, for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

Fighting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Liberia is an uphill battle, and it is heavily entrenched in the Liberian culture, dating back many centuries. 

A study by Doctors Without Borders and others warns of the proliferation of complications suffered by women following a terminated pregnancy in conflict-affected regions