Creator
Anne Githuku-Shongwe
Anne Githuku-Shongwe is the representative for UN Women’s South Africa Multi-Country Office (Samco)
Heroes help turn the tide on gender-based violence in East and Southern Africa
Although these regions still have the highest figures for HIV, violence against women and girls and adolescent pregnancy, progress is being made
Only by protecting women’s rights can we protect women’s health
The health of young women and girls is shaped by gender-based inequalities and violence
Protecting women on campuses is a priority
A GBV policy framework that achieves gender equality in the post-school education sector and broader society needs to be urgently implemented