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I decide for myself: South Sudanese woman shows the power of knowledge
Elizabeth Ayumpou Balang is a teacher at a nursery and primary school in Rumbek, a town in central South Sudan. It is her dream job, but it did not... Read more
Women attend life-saving mobile clinics in conflict-torn Kasai, DR Congo
When Jacqueline Lusambo fell pregnant with her second child 8 months ago, not once did it occur to her that she would be forced to see the pregnancy... Read more
Reproductive health and rights must be protected in crises
Every woman has the right to decide whether or when she will become pregnant, to give birth safely and to be protected from gender-based violence.... Read more
From abused child bride to role model, her journey gives hope to girls
Like any other young woman, Jenipher Sanni dreams of making it big. But for a girl who survived a year-long abusive marriage at age 14 and with... Read more
Halkano's Story: Replacing violent cattle rustling with economic empowerment in northern Kenya
Violence has been a regular occurrence in the northern Kenyan community that he grew up in. Yet even from a young age, Halkano Boru has been able to... Read more
Harnessing youth potential through health critical for demographic dividend
The world today is home to 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24 – and the youth population is growing fastest in developing... Read more
Q&A with a young peace builder: Katongo Chileshe
This week, we are highlighting remarkable young people in the region who are building peace in their communities. Here's Katongo's story: It’s easy to be captivated by Katongo Chileshe’s passionate... Read more
Paska’s story: breaking the cycle of violence and fostering peace for young refugees
Paska Alfred was just 11 years old when she was forced to flee everything she knew in South Sudan to seek safety in a refugee camp in northern Uganda... Read more
Vasectomy improved health of my wife, her productivity and wellbeing of our family
Sileshi Deguale is busy preparing his land for the planting season; it is back-breaking work but he has the support of family members. Last year he... Read more
How am I expected to be a wife to someone my father’s age?
“I woke up one morning, and my father told me that we were poor and needed money,” says Faith Kiraison, 13, from Naikarra. She was confused about why... Read more