Men tend to underestimate difficulties women face in various aspects of life, such as access to healthcare and home safety, a University of Hong Kong (HKU) study has found. The study published on Monday, ahead of the International Women's Day…
The frequent demonization of men perpetuates harmful stereotypes
Beyond stereotypes, the frequent demonization of men perpetuates harmful stereotypes, impeding progress towards genuine gender equality. The United Arab Emirate call for more inclusive understanding. Men are not inherently predisposed to negativity; societal expectations and the toxic masculinity label restrict…
United Bank for Africa advises female entrepreneurs to invest in themselves
Women entrepreneurs have been advised to invest in themselves and build structures around their businesses for sustainability’s sake. That was the fallout of the United Bank for Africa Business Series, the Women’s Day edition, held at the bank’s Head office…
Former Zimbabwean university student up to advocates for menstrual period poverty that threatens young girls
The former Zimbabwean university student who is also Living Dreams International founder, Florence Kayungwa says that the challenges faced by young girls during the menstrual period are threatening their education and general well-being. Her organization has been advocating for the…
Shecanic, Africa’s wheelwomen breaking ground of deemed society’s ‘unconventional for girls’
In a world where tyres, toolboxes and gears were thought to be the exclusive preserve of men in grease-stained overalls, Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei fearlessly crashed through those stereotypes, leaving a trail of inspiration in her wake. Nana Afua Serwaa…
Israel dominates the LGBT world
Even though sexual orientation is still somewhat a sensitive issue, it seems that it is becoming less of a taboo issue at a global level. Unbelievably, Israel seems to be the gayest country in the world per capita. Israel is one…
Ndego: Abandoned women struggle to raise kids as extreme hunger ravages the area
When she got married eight years ago, Marie Rose Yafashije thought it was a heaven on earth, a place of joy and an opportunity to form own family. Little did she think that at one point, her husband would abandon…
Nyagatare, parents should talk with children about sex to fight teen pregnancies
Some people in Nyagatare district call for parents to talk with their children about the functioning of sex, in order to prevent and fight teen and unwanted pregnancies. Peruth Uwineza is the Executive secretary of Kizirakome cell, Karangazi sector in…
International women’s day to boost the leadership capability of a woman
March 8 of every year is an international women’s day (IWD), in some countries it brings celebrations, but in some others it’s the opposite. This year’s celebration will be marked with live events from the United Nations and other international…
Teen pregnancy, dreams’ breakdown
Some teens who got pregnant at early age tend to abandon their childhood dreams, some because they don’t receive enough support from their families in order to adjust to new lifestyle as they are raising their children as teen mothers,…