The logistics sector is synonymous with features and practices that create barriers to encouraging women to join and retaining women already in the industry. Speaking during the launch of the She Delivers Program at Ponty Pridd Holdings Limited, Veronica Nduva,…
In the financial services industry, there are two aspects to gender equality – the first aspect entails addressing representation within the industry. The second aspect entails improving the availability of gender-responsive financial advice and products. This is demonstrated by a…
The lifetime prevalence of sexual violence ranged from 4.3 to 76.4%, physical violence ranged from 7.4 to 66.1%, and emotional violence ranged from 26.1 to 50.8%. 35% of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner…
What is feminism? Quite simply, feminism is about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. Feminism primarily arose in response to Western traditions that restricted women’s rights, but feminist thought has global manifestations and variations. Feminism is about respecting diverse…
The conditions giving rise to feminism in Africa include the history of ancient civilizations, colonial rule and imperialism, women’s involvement in nationalist struggles, and contemporary social movements. African activists have rejected the notion that one can subsume all feminist agendas…
When a woman rises to the top rung of the traditionally all-male corporate ladder in Africa, it’s front-page news because women’s progress in business leadership continues to be achingly slow. Why is there a significant difference in the cumulative population…
Women in Africa must unite and be each other’s keepers because they are unique and know what affects them most as women. According to Hon. Shamim Malende, MP-Kampala District, women need to use their privileges to help other women who…
No situation is permanent and indeed where there is a will, there is a way. Having come from a humble background, Dr. Catherine Nyongesa has braved the waves to become the first Radiation Oncologist in Kenya and now co-founder, Texas…
What would you do if you were born in an environment wired to tie you down? How do you break free from the influence of the environment and make a name for yourself? The answers to these questions have been…
International women’s day is a day set aside to celebrate the achievements of women in political, cultural, economic, and social activities. It’s also a day for a call to action towards hastening gender equality. This article looks at some facts…
