Women were not only involved in the struggle against apartheid, they have and continue to fight for rights and justice in fields as diverse as mining, gender-based violence and the environment
The inclusion of women in anti-corruption efforts is more than achieving gender quotas, it is an important tool that could help to mitigate women’s experiences of corruption
The health of young women and girls is shaped by gender-based inequalities and violence
Cities in general have a masculine vision. This needs to change
The onus is on government to create a supportive environment for business development
It is too often forgotten that the Constitution’s Bill of Rights enshrines the rights of all people in our country
The vision of a world where women have equal rights, opportunities, and agency is within reach. Accelerating equality and empowerment in women demands a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. It necessitates the commitment of governments, organisations, communities, and individuals to work collaboratively and tirelessly. By dismantling barriers, challenging norms, and fostering an environment of inclusivity and […]
It is imperative that we break the silence and change the narrative of black women who enter academic spaces
The journey to empowering women’s entrepreneurship will not be achieved by any one isolated approach
Climate is seen and dealt with in large part from a masculine point of view and this must change
Every woman’s story, including those of ordinary people who fought silent battles, adds a thread to the rich tapestry of our history
The promise of a new climate economy requires tangible actions across key economic systems, some of which include targeted investments into sustainable water infrastructure
The reality is that speaking out exposes victims to further victimisation and often the perpetrator gets off scot-free
The funding includes a $60 million for women in the digital economy and nearly $400 million from the private sector to close the gender digital divide
The Taliban has eroded the rights of women. But Afghans are not taking the regime’s draconian policies lying down, and nor should the rest of the world
The anti-apartheid leader implementing structural changes to dismantle the patriarchal nature of parliament
For the first time the party has elected three women to the top seven, but two of them are in deputy positions
Marginalised groups are hard hit by climate change and must be part of designing and implementing responses to it
Four out of five expert opinions are given by men. A nonprofit wants to change this
Four recent news stories show how the politics of sex and gender can either challenge or reinforce existing power structures
Black women face unconscious bias, added responsibilities and a lack of support in the workplace. Until this changes, transformation is not complete
The visibility of women in jazz has dwindled significantly over the past decade or so. Tseliso Monaheng goes on the search
for potential causes
There are serious concerns about the constitutionality of the bill
Afghanistan and its people have suffered enough. It is crucial that adolescent girls’ right to an education, and women’s to work, be restored
We need to help younger women grow and to handle the difficult situations in workplaces
The company is introducing a course that includes the basics of entrepreneurship and how to run a business.
She may have left South Africa more than 20 years ago, but this jazz singer is still firmly rooted in her heritage
Girls need to be encouraged to study engineering and companies must change their policies to assist women in the field
The inequality is reflected in the statistics: 60% to 80% of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are women but only 15% to 20% have rights over the land
When human capital is more diverse and more representative, companies are more creative, more sustainable and more profitable
More companies need to commit and invest in learnerships, bursaries, skills development programmes and internships for women
A recent conference demonstrated how eager young women in Sierra Leone were for information, and how helpful it is to receive it