Gender Inclusion
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Maternal health and access to SRHR in Kenya
Apr 8, 2015When assessing the progress made and achievements realized with the implementation of the MDGs, one thing is clear, as we strive to catch up with the MDG momentum, maternal health is not one of those achievements.... -
IS THE WORLD GOING BACK ON ITS PROMISES TO WOMEN & GIRLS??
Mar 21, 2015There is always something being traded off, most of the times those in control and in power lose nothing but are intent to push so that they can gain more. This is not a lesson on... -
#IWD: Why It is Time To Make It Happen For Women (Articles)
Mar 8, 2015Today marks the celebration of Women’s Day globally. To celebrate this year’s International women Day, Rural Reporters shares some of its top picks must-read in-depth articles to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater... -
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Mar 6, 2015The Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General in Lagos, in collaboration with Access Bank Plc and Idea Builders Initiative, launched the 2015 International Women’s Month on March 5 with films, a panel discussion... -
3 Forces Shaping Women Empowerment and Leadership in Africa
Mar 4, 2015By Sandra Zvavanyange and Raymond Zvavanyange The black history month is almost past us. For women all over the world, the question is this: “Has this generation eliminated all forms of gender bias... -
MSF Launches Global Women’s Health Multimedia Feature
Mar 3, 2015Because Tomorrow Needs Her bears witness to the barriers that women and girls face in seeking essential medical care in many communities where MSF works, whether they are due to poverty, conflict or cultural norms. In advance of International... -
Leave No one Behind: Will African women be “left behind” in the Post-2015?
Mar 2, 2015By Catherine Nyambura and Lennox Yieke There are two separate narratives running in parallel in Africa today. On one hand, the continent is firmly wedged in the middle of a great reawakening. The Continent continues... -
Developing The Concept Of Leadership Among Community Women
Feb 27, 2015“The aim of coming together in such a way is to share experiences that will aid growth and development and enhance women…and encourage change in attitude towards building a better and confident leadership,” Hajiya Ramatu Adamu, IMC... -
Kenya: Cancer Has Stolen Too Much To Be Ignored
Feb 6, 2015It creeps stealthily and menacingly; it devours and ravages and then without any shred of tenderness, boldly announces itself to the patient, most of the times a little too late. In the hullabaloo about terror, HIV/AIDS,... -
To end FGM we need to stop playing with words!
Feb 5, 2015On every 6 February I join millions in denouncing all forms of female genital mutilation and calling for its end, zero tolerance and redress for victims. But for our fight against FGM to succeed we need...