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UN chief tasks women on accelerating progress on water, sanitation

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has called on women to accelerate progress on water and sanitation for all. Guterres made the call on Monday, March...
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Foundation empowers women to encourage economic growth

The MSBON Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has given a variety of entrepreneurial skills to 100 women and young people as part of its effort...
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Kehinde Ogunjobi: Why investing in women is smartest water decision Africa can make

When people think about water insecurity in Africa, they often picture drought, failing rains, or dry riverbeds. They talk about infrastructure gaps, climate shocks...
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Global water crisis aggravated by gender inequalities – UN report

Despite decades of progress, inequalities continue to compromise global water security, disproportionally impacting women and girls, who despite of being the main collectors of...
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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the “Girls in Aviation Day” initiative...
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Women solicit investments in gender-responsive water governance

The Executive Director, UN Women, Sima Bahous, has urged governments worldwide to invest in gender-responsive water governance, financing, and services toward ensuring that no...
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Gender equality: Why inclusion is a matter of survival in Southern Africa

Across Southern Africa, inequality is felt daily at a household level. The Africa Gender Index (2023) reports that women across Africa have achieved just over 50%...
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International Inner Wheel District 911 to celebrate 2026 IWD with ‘Give to Gain’ initiative

International Inner Wheel District 911 has announced plans to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a special empowerment initiative themed “Give to...
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EU announces €288m grant to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, others

The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of €288 million to Nigeria’s...
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