Ugandan speaker of Parliament Anita Among has implored women to speak up against any form of sexual harassment they experience in their workplaces.
Speaker Anita Among, Encourages Employers to Protect Women Against Workplace Harassment
Child Marriage Survivor Payzee Mahmod, Bags UK Global Citizen Award
A survivor of child marriage and a victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Kurdish activist Payzee Mahmod has been awarded recently by Global Citizen Prize in the UK for her campaign aiming to end child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), virginity testing, and hymenoplasty in the United Kingdom.
Ahead of WAFU Zone ‘A’ Women’s Tourney, Bangura Becomes the New Captain for Sierra Leone’s Senior Women’s Team
The Technical team of Sierra Leone’s senior women’s team, 2023, nominated an FC Kallon midfielder, Sarah Bangura as the new captain of Sierra Queens. Bangura’s pronouncement was made as the team continued preparing for the second edition of the Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone ‘A’ Women’s Tournament. According to the team’s media officer, Esther Marie Samura, Bangura will be assisted by the Mogbewmo Queens midfielder, Jeneba Koroma. Samura said: “The team has intensified its training session as they brace up for this month’s showpiece in Cape Verde. “On Sunday, the Queen’s head coach, Ernest Hallowell selected his final squad of 26 players.” Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone delegation will depart Freetown on Wednesday, 18th January 2023. Sierra Queens WAFU Zone ‘A’ Squad: GOALKEEPERS Cecilia Bangura (Mena Queens) Isha Kamara (FC Kallon) Hannah Juana (Mogbewma Queens) DEFENDERS Alice Koroma (FC Kallon) Marie Kamara (Ram Kamara FC) Mabel Bongay (Mogbewma Queens) Aminata Bello…
Citi Kenya, NGO Launch U.S.$25,000 to Support Women Economic Empowerment
Citi Kenya and the regional non-profit organization Clean Start Solutions have announced the launch of a partnership through a USD 25,000 grant from Citi in support of Formerly Imprisoned Women (FIW) and girls who face various challenges upon their release from prison.
Seychelles Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Seychelles joined the rest of the world to start the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign from November 25 to December 10.
Lydia Ko Wins Big at CME Group Tour Championship
The New Zealand professional golfer Lydia Ko has claimed the richest prize in women’s golf at $2 million with a victory that allowed her to win LPGA player of the year in the CME Group Tour Championship.
Anya Schnoor Becomes Chairperson of Scotia Group
Anya Schnoor has bagged the position of chairperson in the Board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL). Schnoor is currently the Executive Vice President for the Caribbean, Central America, and Uruguay region at Scotiabank. Prominent businessman Jeffrey Hall is to retire as Chairman of the Board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJL), effective December 9.
