Women’s empowerment

Women shatter gender barriers in Uganda's fish farming industry

UN Women's project empowering women in Bugiri District

By Pearl Amina Karungi

Women’s empowerment

Empowering women through bee project in Angola

An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.

By UNCTAD

Jacqueline Nantawa working at her tailoring group business in Malawi.

Women’s empowerment

In Malawi, young mothers gain the financial independence to support their families

By Nomsa Taulo

Women’s empowerment

Innovative tools helping grassroots women access land in Africa

Women groups, cooperatives, lobbying and mapping help navigate land issues.

By Christabel Ligami

Women’s empowerment

STEM can develop the innovations we need in Africa, says Gecci Karuri-Sebina

By Ayomide Ibironke

Women’s empowerment

STEM can be fun, says Ohemaa Adjei Andoh of Ghana

By Ayomide Ibironke

Dr. Mzuri Issa at an African Women Leaders Network Tanzania Chapter Steering Committee Meeting.

Women’s empowerment

Mzuri Issa, breaking down social barriers to women’s leadership in Tanzania

Ms. Issa is also at the forefront of pushing for legal reforms that will ensure women compete effectively for leadership positions on an equal standing with men.

By UN Women

Millie Odhiambo has served as a Member of Parliament since 2008.

Women’s empowerment

Rewriting Kenya’s laws with Millie Odhiambo

Millie Odhiambo, 55, is one of Kenya’s fearless politicians.

By UN Women

Bernadette Gomina is one of two women elected in the first round of legislative elections in the CAR

Women’s empowerment

Meet Bernadette Gomina, a pioneering parliamentarian in Central African Republic

A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women’s Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA’s support.

By UN Women