UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. [AFP] More than 79 million women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa have endured rape and sexual assault as children, according to data presented by ...

Women are the backbone of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, making up 66 percent of the workforce in agrifood systems. They till the land, plant the seeds, ...

To win the development race, investing in women and girls’ empowerment is critical to transform economies and improve people’s lives, making sure that half the population has access to equal ...