Naisula Lesuuda, Samburu West legislator, has called for greater societal collaboration to reduce the country’s pervasiveness of teen pregnancies.
Lesuuda Campaigns for Increased Societal Collaboration to Minimize Teen Pregnancies
UN Ambassador, Dukureh Continues to Campaign Against FGM, Says “Government Should be Hold Accountable”
The UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa on female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, Jaha Dukureh, has continued to fight against the practices of Female Genital Mutilation and has declared that the Government of Liberia should be held accountable if it continues behind closed doors in the country despite its recent ban by Liberian authorities.
Ghanaian NGO, Camfed Pledges to Support 5 Million Girls in Education
The Head of Finance and Operations at CAMFED Ghana, Madam Fairuza Safian, has revealed that the organisation has developed a five-year new strategic plan to support five million girls to attend and thrive in schools.
YAW Empowers 112 Young Women on ICT Skills Training
One hundred twelve young women across Ghana have undergone Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills training under the Young African Works (YAW) programme. Funded by Mastercard Foundation, YAW is meant to provide 30 million youth with employable skills by 2030.
COP27: US Announces Scholarship Program, Pledges to Empower Women and Combat Climate Change in Egypt
At the ongoing Climate change conference, COP27, the United States announced its support for USAID Egyptian Pioneers. This new program will provide scholarships and training to Egyptian students, emphasising sectors that can advance Egypt’s climate goals.
Ecobank Foundation Collaborates with UN Women to Empower African Women
The Ecobank Foundation and UN Women’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their respective agendas for promoting women’s empowerment in Africa.
COP27: Women are Equal Players in Climate Action, UN Women Leader Launches Support for Women
The Executive Director of the United Nations Women, Sima Bahous, has told world leaders that the 1.5-degree Celsius goal or any other goal cannot be met without gender equality and the total contribution of women and girls.
