International Women’s Day: Challenge to the ladies, girls
Globally, women hold just 26,7% of parliamentary seats, 35,5% of local government seats and only 28,2% of management positions in the workplace.
By Jessie Mhaka
Mar. 21, 2025
One in four countries report setbacks on women’s rights, says UN Women
In a statement, UN secretary-general António Guterres condemned the growing hostility toward women’s rights.
By Trust Makore
Mar. 7, 2025
Perspectives: The nexus between unpaid care work and informal trading
Within this sector, informal trading emerges as a cornerstone of economic survival, particularly for marginalised populations.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jul. 28, 2024
Two village girls hogging global limelight
Ever humble as she is, she remains firmly committed to creating opportunities for the girl child in marginalised communities, where she hardly dreams of ever gracing such high offices as the UN.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan. 6, 2024
Be fair on female sources, UN tells media
Katsande said journalists and female sources should build trust between each other to improve women’s coverage in the media.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 27, 2023
Call for more funding for women
Deliberately increasing funding for women would go a long way in empowering them.
By Sharon Sibindi
Nov. 23, 2022
Safe market for Umzingwane women on cards
The Umzingwane safe market will be the second in the country under the UN Women's global initiative for safe cities and safe public spaces for women.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Sep. 29, 2022
