Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
Fifty 50 teenage girls and young women from communities with high rates of HIV, early pregnancy and school drop-out rates spoke about what’s stressing them out, and how they are…
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
60% of respondents across 36 countries believe the political influence of the wealthy significantly contributes to economic inequality
The report by the Commission for Gender Equality found that universities were reluctant to review their sexual harassment policies This content is restricted to registered users…
Women are generally better investors and leaders than men, yet they are paid less and seldom rise to executive positions
High economic cost of gender-based violence should further motivate governments to take action
Re-opening of South Africa’s prostitution law reform debate makes the mistake of assuming it is work and not exploitation.
Opportunities abound for tech to improve safety and assist victims.
While our situation is complicated by multiple historical inequalities, it is imperative that women participate meaningfully in all economic sectors
Nearly half of South African women are left out of the country’s labour force — and gender-friendly budgeting could fix that
A new report delves into the view that the private sector is key to combatting violence against women and recommends that companies should include their efforts in corporate…
There is a danger that they will be locked out of various job opportunities if they continue to be excluded from these educational fields
By directing climate resources effectively, the world could make significant — and simultaneous — progress in tackling both global warming and gender inequality
Projects in North West and Limpopo grow hope of surviving climate change
Crushing stones is seen as ‘men’s work’. But an all-women gravel-making group in Sarwat Village is turning both stones and stereotypes into ashes
Women and girls make up almost half of the gaming community but are hardly represented and face abuse in the industry
Rape, kidnapping and victim-blaming are endemic and perpetrators protected, report finds
Patriarchal culture still dominates university leadership in SA, despite an abundance of qualified women
Local solutions are needed to get more women into science, technology, engineering and maths
