The Government of Malawi has finally compensated 18 women and girls who were victims of rape by police officers around Mpingu and M’bwatalika in Lilongwe in 2018.
Malawi’s Government Compensates Female Sexual Abuse Victims
Muturi Calls On Women in Kenya to Seek Political Positions in 2022 Polls
Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker, Justin Muturi, has intensified the call for women to actively participate in politics and seek various elective political seats in the 2022 General Elections.
UN Raises Alarm On Exclusion of Women from Decision Making Roles
The United Nations has cautioned Governments that global efforts to recover from the Covid19 pandemic are under threat as women are excluded from critical decision-making processes and roles.
VP Taylor Work with Partners to Construct Girls Training Center in Liberia
Liberia’s Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor, has in collaboration with partners broken grounds for the construction of a Safe Home facility and Girls Training Center in Monrovia. This is coming at the same time as the Office of the Vice President is also collaborating with the YWCA for the construction of the two facilities on the institution’s compound in Congo Town, Monrovia.
NCW Egypt Appreciate President Sisi for Continued Gender Support
The Head of the National Council for Women in Egypt, Maya Morsi, has appreciated President Abdel Fattah El Sisi for the role he plays towards the continued support of women in the country.
AfDB Approves $50m Loan for Nigerian Women Businesses
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have approved a loan of $50 million to Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to channel to local enterprises and women-empowered businesses in the agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare and renewable energy sectors.
Group Tanzania Saccos for Women Entrepreneurs (TASWE)
The Group Tanzania Saccos for Women Entrepreneurs (TASWE) has requested support towards their productive activities, access to knowledge and an expansion in customer base for inclusive development from the government and other stakeholders in the country.
