Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Launches a Multi-County Care Policy to Recognize and Support Unpaid Care Work

The Policy seeks to transform how unpaid and paid care work is recognized, valued, and addressed in Kenya

“This policy has finally put words to the struggle I have faced for years. I care for my aging mother and three grandchildren while running a small business. Now, I feel seen and supported.” — Jane Mutheu, Caregiver and Small Business Owner, Kitui County. In a stride toward gender equality and…

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Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners promote economic empowerment at workshop

The objective of the workshop was to learn about the challenges in accessing services and reintegrating into society, share best practices, and strengthen coordination and partnerships

Abuk Buol is a survivor in every sense of the word. The 39-year-old endured horrific sexual violence, brutality and was forced from her home in Bor during the civil war that ravaged South Sudan. “I struggled to cope with what happened,” she says. “Every time I saw a man, I…

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Africa: Unlocking the Power of Women and building strong movement for Peace in the Sahel

A total of 103 women-led peace organizations received tailored support spanning institutional diagnostics, technical training, coaching, and access to equipment

Since the outbreak of crises in Libya in 2012, then in Mali and the entire central Sahel, as well as the proliferation of Boko Haram in the countries of the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region has been facing enormous security challenges that are aggravated by political, geopolitical, socio-economic, and environmental factors. The deterioration of the security situation is…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities commit to strengthening protection of civilians and peace in Central Equatoria

As South Sudan continues to progress its transition towards the country’s first democratic elections, UNMISS also encouraged the commissioners to foster an inclusive civic and political space

Collective, collaborative efforts to strengthen protection of civilians, security, and peace in the troubled Central Equatorian region was the key focus of intensive discussions between local authorities and a United Nations peacekeeping team. The engagements held with County Commissioners from Yei River, Morobo, and Lainya provided a valuable opportunity to…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Women Break Gender Barriers in Somalia’s Construction Industry

The project aims to improve local government capacity for service delivery and strengthen urban infrastructure and resilience against climate shocks, such as intense heat and flash floods

Some women in Somalia have found work in its male-dominated construction industry, proving that skill, not gender, determines success. Women employees want to become mentors and role models in their communities, inspiring others to pursue nontraditional work and to believe in their own potential. World Bank support for an urban…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Meeting Focusing on Empowering Women

The participants conducted extensive discussions on the issues raised during the meeting and adopted various recommendations

The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Northern Red Sea Region organized a meeting on 8 June for women from various institutions, aimed at enhancing women’s overall capacity. At the meeting, Ms. Helen Meketa from the central office of the National Union of Eritrean Women gave a briefing,…

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Empowering voices, cultivating resilience: Farmer Field Schools transform lives in Zimbabwe’s Sebungwe Landscape

Through participatory processes involving over 240 farmers, seven climate-smart value chains were identified and analyzed: goats, cattle, indigenous chickens, sorghum, fish, sesame, and chilies

In Zimbabwe’s Kariba District, a quiet transformation is taking place driven by knowledge, inclusion, and resilience. Supported by the Embassy of Ireland through UNDP and led by FAO in partnership with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, the ZRBF 2 bridging fund project “Resilience Building in…

Source: Amnesty International |

Nigeria: Girl survivors of Boko Haram still being failed by government inaction – new testimony

In February 2025, Amnesty International remotely interviewed seven recently-escaped survivors who were forcibly married to Boko Haram members, and one survivor who lived in Boko Haram-controlled territory

Girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity in north-east Nigeria are still being neglected by the country’s authorities, one year after Amnesty International’s landmark report and launch of the #EmpowerOurGirls campaign. In June 2024, Amnesty International published ‘Help us build our lives’: Girl survivors of Boko Haram and military abuses in…

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Canon Central & North Africa and Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) Celebrate the Graduation of Season 2 of ‘Women Who Empower’ Programme in Nigeria

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) mark a milestone in women's empowerment in Nigeria

Canon concludes the 'Women Who Empower' initiative with a graduation event at Lagos, Nigeria on June 5, 2025.  20 participants from WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) showcase their creativity in an exhibition.  Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions, in collaboration with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), proudly…

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For All Women and Girls: Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga on Her Role in Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peacekeeping

UN Women in Tanzania works in close partnership with the Government and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda

Lieutenant Colonel Getrude Ndenga’s path to service began long before she joined the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, growing up in the barracks of northern Tanzania. “I grew up saluting before I could spell,” she says, reflecting on her childhood as the daughter of a woman in the military. “She was…