‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela wins over young South Africa
The legacy of the activist, ANC politician and wife of Nelson Mandela has growing appeal, despite her refusal to apologise for crimes As votes from...
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Doctor behind trial of HIV prevention drug recounts breakthrough moment
Prof Linda-Gail Bekker receives ovation at Aids summit after presenting trial results of ‘miracle’ drug lenacapavir When the doctor behind the trial of a new...
Suppliers to top essential oil brand left unpaid and afraid after abuse inquiry
Women who sorted frankincense told to change their story ‘or face consequences’ in doTERRA’s investigation An investigation into the abuse of women working to supply...
Mexico prepares to elect first female president as exit polls point to Sheinbaum victory
Former Mexico City mayor and candidate for Morena party is projected to receive between up to 63% of the 2024 vote against closest rival Xóchitl...
‘Right to freedom from torture’: UN experts urge the Gambia not to decriminalise FGM
Repealing ban would mean return of ‘one of the most pernicious forms of violence committed against women and children’ A team of UN experts has...
Cost of raising children in China second-highest in world, thinktank reveals
Expense and challenge of balancing work and family life key factors in declining birthrate and shrinking population China is one of the most expensive places...
Killing of three women in a week sparks femicide protests in Somalia
Police name husbands as suspects in separate deaths of women, two of whom were pregnant The deaths of three women in one week, all allegedly...
Indigenous reporter fears more journalists will be targeted after arrest as police cleared Canada camp
Brandi Morin was charged while reporting at encampment authorities arrived at to dismantle and could face two years in jail A journalist in Canada who...
Somalia to launch its first current affairs TV show led by women
New show will follow Question Time format answering audience questions on taboo subjects from periods to women in politics Somalia’s only all-female media team, Bilan,...
Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix
NGOs report allegations of abuse and harassment at Kasigau Corridor conservation project in southern Kenya over 12 years Male staff at a leading Kenyan carbon-offsetting...
