By Global Issues NEW YORK, Mar 08 (IPS) – The internet has a pivotal role to play in empowering women and girls across Africa, but preexisting forms of gender discrimination and marginalization are underpinning a widening digital gender divide. Read the full story, “International Women’s Day, 2023 – Digital Inclusion is Vital for Strengthening Women’s […]
By Global Issues NAIROBI, Mar 08 (IPS) – Low literacy levels, a high prevalence of outlawed Female Genital Mutilation, early marriages, forced marriages, low contraceptive usage, multiple births, as well as high maternal, infant and child deaths, define the life of a woman in Kenya’s vast North Eastern region. Read the full story, “International Women’s […]
By Global Issues UNITED NATIONS, Mar 08 (IPS) – Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tremendous power of technology and innovation has become clear to the world. However, it has also increased exclusion, discrimination, and inequalities — especially for women and girls. Read the full story, “International Women’s Day, 2023 – The Power […]