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women and girls

The power of gender equality in creating a world of infinite possibilities

World

The power of gender equality in creating a world of infinite possibilities

By Lydia Zigomo

Kenya’s push to promote traditional food is good for nutrition and cultural heritage

Magazine

Kenya’s push to promote traditional food is good for nutrition and cultural heritage

By Patrick Maundu

South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing

Magazine

South African soul star Simphiwe Dana’s new show is about healing

By Phuti Sepuru

Book review: rewriting the script on patriarchal violence in South Africa

Magazine

Book review: rewriting the script on patriarchal violence in South Africa

By Thoko Sipungu

Celebrating Dolly Rathebe, South Africa’s original black woman superstar

Magazine

Celebrating Dolly Rathebe, South Africa’s original black woman superstar

By Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang

Lindiwe Mabuza: feminist icon who used art to fight for democracy in South Africa

Magazine

Lindiwe Mabuza: feminist icon who used art to fight for democracy in South Africa

By Mary Hames

Skin lighteners: fashion and family still driving uptake in South Africa

Magazine

Skin lighteners: fashion and family still driving uptake in South Africa

By Farzana Rahiman and Lester Davids

Benin’s groundbreaking new abortion law will save the lives of many women

Magazine

Benin’s groundbreaking new abortion law will save the lives of many women

By Ramatou Ouedraogo

What has changed for rural South African women in the last 25 years

Magazine

What has changed for rural South African women in the last 25 years

By Ryan G Wagner, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula and Daniel Ohene-Kwofie

Rethinking ukuthwala, the South African ‘bride abduction’ custom

Magazine

Rethinking ukuthwala, the South African ‘bride abduction’ custom

By Nyasha Karimakwenda

Fighting HIV in the time of Covid: Rooting out inequality and inequity is key in east and southern Africa

Africa

Fighting HIV in the time of Covid: Rooting out inequality and inequity is key in east and southern Africa

By Felicita Hikuam