South Africa’s cleaning products market, valued at $920 million in 2024, is projected to reach $1.13 billion by 2029, driven by heightened hygiene awareness and the long-term impact …
Gender Equality
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BusinessGender EqualityInnovationLeadershipStartupTech
Seven African women disrupting male-dominated industries.
In Africa and beyond, gender bias persists, particularly in male-dominated industries; despite socio-economic and technological advancements, women continue to face significant barriers. From construction to politics and entertainment, …
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Jaha Dukureh champions girls’ rights via Safe Hands for Girls.
In Gambia, thousands of girls face Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, threatening their well-being and future. Over 73% of women and girls between the ages of …
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Gender EqualityImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Memeza: Elmarie Pereira leads South Africa’s GBV advocacy.
South Africa is grappling with a devasting increase in gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, earning it an unenviable reputation as one of the worst-affected countries globally. The statistics are …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadership DevelopmentNon-ProfitPolicyYouth Empowerment
Yasmina Benslimane pioneers gender equality in Morocco’s politics.
Morocco has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights, yet women still face substantial barriers to equal representation. Despite reforms, the country ranks 84th globally in gender equality, …
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Nearly one in three African women (33%) have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes, leaving behind not just trauma but emotional, psychological, and physical scars. Many survivors battle …
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Gender EqualityImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Caren Wakoli develops a generation of young African leaders.
Youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice are key themes that have shaped the work of Caren Wakoli, the founder of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF). While attending …
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BusinessFinanceGender EqualityPolicySMEs
The importance of creating a sustainable economy for African women.
“If more women participated in the economy squarely as men, it would add up to $28 trillion, or 26%, to annual GDP by 2025 compared with a business-as-usual …