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Gender inequality

When we think about hunger we don’t think about peace — here’s why we should

Op-eds

When we think about hunger we don’t think about peace — here’s why we should

By Naledi Joyi

Meagre gender data collection and study blocks hope of equality for African women

Africa

Meagre gender data collection and study blocks hope of equality for African women

By Du Toit McLachlan

Multi-pronged violence prevention strategies delivering solid results in reducing SA domestic and social conflict

South Africa

Multi-pronged violence prevention strategies delivering solid results in reducing SA domestic and social conflict

By Jody van der Heyde

There are many avenues to address gender inequality – the Budget is one

South Africa

There are many avenues to address gender inequality – the Budget is one

By Matshidiso Lencoasa

A Decent Path: Universal Basic Income would be a big step forward for women’s equality

South Africa

A Decent Path: Universal Basic Income would be a big step forward for women’s equality

By Colleen du Toit and Isobel Frye

Frequent climate crises widen gender inequality gap and erode human rights progress

Africa

Frequent climate crises widen gender inequality gap and erode human rights progress

By Onke Ngcuka

It’s about bloody time — menstruation education to empower and protect SA youth

South Africa

It’s about bloody time — menstruation education to empower and protect SA youth

By Thom Pierce

Africa Care Economy Index evaluates continent’s 54 nations’ commitment to care – and all fail to pass

Africa

Africa Care Economy Index evaluates continent’s 54 nations’ commitment to care – and all fail to pass

By Salimah Valiani

Gender inequality forcing African women to bear brunt of climate change storm

Africa

Gender inequality forcing African women to bear brunt of climate change storm

By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo for ISS TODAY

The power of social media can change actions driving gender-based violence

South Africa

The power of social media can change actions driving gender-based violence

By Jody van der Heyde and Sinenhlanhla Bengu

Sexual and reproductive health rights in Africa still viewed through a patriarchal lens

Africa

Sexual and reproductive health rights in Africa still viewed through a patriarchal lens

By Githinji Gitahi and Samukeliso Dube

South Africa’s staggering intimate partner violence stats aren’t shifting – here’s what we can do about it

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South Africa’s staggering intimate partner violence stats aren’t shifting – here’s what we can do about it

By Elsabé Brits