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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • South Africa's Just Energy Transition Jobs First Project partners gathered to foster inclusive and sustainable green practices in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition. Bottom row (from left to right): Hayley Sylvester (UVU Accelerate), Anne-Charlotte Garnier (AFD), Nina Kolybashkina (CIF), Slim Dali (AFD), Patricia Pena (Global Affairs Canada), Peter Nonyane (Mpumalanga Department of Social Development), Middle row (from left to right), Suhana Bisnath (UVU Africa), Chiagozie Obuekwe (CIF). Andisiwe Gcali (Global Affairs Canada), Neil Cole (JET PMU South Africa Presidency), Nawsheen Elaheebocus (AfDB), Nkosinathi Nkonyane (MGCA), Back row (from left to right) (from left to right) Lore Manonyane (Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury), Shauna Flanagan (Global Affairs Canada)
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Advancing Gender Equality in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Through direct engagement with local voices, the Project is fostering a collaborative environment where grassroots insights are prioritized, building a foundation for a more inclusive energy transition that centres around community needs

A series of impactful events held between November 12-15 marked several strides forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.   Organized by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency, the Project Implementation Unit, with support from the Climate Investment Funds (https://apo-opa.co/4iDmV0s) and the African Development Bank, the week-long programme’s…

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation congratulates the SONG Award Winners of "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension” 2023 (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies announce winners of their SONG Awards 2023 to Empower Women & Girls in Education

Songs are a powerful medium for addressing and influencing social and health issues across Africa

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the…

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Nalouo Hair: Luxurious Raw Indian Hair Extensions Sourced Directly from Temples

By working closely with local communities and skilled artisans, we guarantee not only natural, luxurious textures, but also ethical and respectful sourcing practices

At Nalouo Hair (www.NalouoHair.com), we believe that hair is more than just an accessory: it's an expression of confidence, individuality and style. Founded by a passionate mother-daughter duo, our brand is built on unrivalled expertise, quality and integrity. With over 30 years' experience in the hair extension industry, our founder…

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Hamelmalo Sub-Zone Declares Itself Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the region, congratulated the people of the sub-zone and emphasized the importance of sustaining these achievements

The Hamelmalo sub-zone in the Anseba Region officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The sub-zone has become the 8th in the Anseba region to make this declaration. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that this achievement is the result of sustained awareness-raising…

Merck Foundation

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and Africa’s First Ladies announce winners of Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2023 to Empower Infertile Women, End Child Marriage & Support Girl Education

The theme of the “More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards was to raise awareness about social issues

Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Young women lead community advocacy for human rights

The young women focused on six key human rights issues related to decent work, education, housing, health, disabilities and the environment

As part of the UN in Libya Ra’idat programme, thirty-five young women from the south, east and west of Libya, including persons with disabilities, discussed how human rights can be leveraged to develop community-focused advocacy campaigns to drive change. Working in groups to design their own campaigns, the young women…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Achai Deng: Human rights are girls’ and women’s right

In South Sudan, where almost three quarters of the population are under the age of 30, these young people face a wide array of avoidable hurdles, with girls and women disproportionately affected

Achai Deng, a South Sudanese Human Rights Officer in Aweil, serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) believes that the country’s youth hold the key to peace – if they are adequately empowered. That, she thinks, is particularly important for women and girls. “We need our youth…

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    • Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women’s businesses (1)
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Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women’s businesses

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a free-to-access online business education programme available to women across around world

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire (www.Ecobank.com), part of the leading pan-African financial services group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Finance Corporation to roll out the 10,000 Women initiative to enable Ecobank Cote d’Ivoire’s women small and medium-sized enterprises (WSME) clients to build their capacity, transform and…

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    • Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement (1)
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement

The transaction will be phased out in three tranches over a 10-year period and will significantly scale up BOI’s lending to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria

African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) and Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) have signed a USD 50 Million Loan Portfolio Guarantee framework in a bid to propel Nigeria’s industrial sector by providing financial and business support services to enterprises. The agreement that was signed at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat…

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    • AfDB Vice President, Dr. Beth Dunford (c), with Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Bank of Industry’s Managing Director/CEO (l), and African Guarantee Fund Group Chief Executive Officer, Jules Ngankam (r) at the signing ceremony
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African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative teams with African Guarantee Fund, Bank of Industry for $50 million financing agreement targeting Nigerian small and medium enterprises

The new deal will support women-led businesses via the AFAWA Guarantee for Growth program, which makes financing available for women entrepreneurs through de-risking and technical assistance measures

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program is lending its support to a new $50 million financing agreement to provide financial and business support to Nigeria’s women-led enterprises. The African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry signed the $50 million loan portfolio…