Gender Equity
latest news & developments
NWU’s population and health expertise is guiding South Africa to a more equitable future
The Population and Health Research Entity at the North-West University (NWU) brings together both budding and veteran researchers with a singular mission: to illuminate and…
Navigating pathways to empowerment
A reflective journey on women’s progress and Avon’s pioneering role in the last 25 years
South Africa’s teen moms are on their own
State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood
Does ANC really push equity?
The sudden push for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to become the ANC president seems disingenuous.
Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers
Maternity leave for women in developing countries is still a massive problem, with many women in informal sectors not receiving adequate cover.
Young women told: ‘If a man touches you, you’ll get pregnant’
Unintended pregnancies and abortions in Nigeria could be reduced if myths are dispelled and young women have the right information.
Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up
Women chiefs are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s development, advocating for women’s and children’s rights.
Banked, but women still losing out financially
South African women are more money-savvy than they used to be with more bank accounts than men, but they still earn less than their male counterparts.
Top court nominations begin to address judicial gender injustice
The Judicial Service Commission plans to interview five candidates for key positions – and all of them are women.
SA 2nd on list of African countries with most female MPs
Despite gains, the overall picture is of an excruciatingly slow pace in increasing women’s participation in the African political space, surveys show.
Call for law that would allow women to monitor pay gap
The gender pay discrepancy in Germany is one of the highest in the European Union.
JSC: ‘Boys Club’ hinders gender parity in legal profession
Efforts to promote gender equality in the JSC are being stalled by obstacles such as the "boys club", foiling hopes for gender transformation.
UCT: A campus at odds with itself
Weighed down by the past, the Cape university is lagging behind in transforming its staff profile
Gender equity Bill passed amid criticism
A Bill that aims to empower women and promote gender equality has been adopted in the National Assembly.
Women sick of inequality – literally
Research shows women are more likely to have high blood pressure and experts blame the added stress of unequal gender roles.