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Despite growing awareness of gender equality, women across Africa continue to face subtle and systemic forms of workplace discrimination. While wage disparities remain a global issue, in many parts of Africa, the challenge begins even earlier – at the recruitment…

Across West Africa, rural women play a central role in agriculture, trade, and community life. Yet, despite their contribution to food security and local economies, many still face barriers to land ownership, access to credit, markets, and training. Empowering these…

This episode of 50/50 explores the findings of the Open Society Foundations’ report, Analysis of the Nexus between Democratic Governance and Economic Justice in Africa. It argues that while elections dominate Africa’s democratic narrative, true economic justice remains elusive —…

Despite notable progress in women’s empowerment across West Africa and beyond, the question remains: has patriarchy truly loosened its grip, or does it continue to shape decision-making spaces? From politics and business to community leadership, women have made significant strides,…

On this episode of 50-50, we explore the rising debate on paternity leave in West Africa. While maternity leave is widely accepted, paternity leave is rare, though Nigeria has recently introduced it, and Ghana may soon follow with new legislation.…

In this edition of the programme, we celebrate Mawusi Nudekor, a trailblazer in education and gender empowerment. As the first Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service and the founder of Assinu Consulting Ltd, she has transformed technical and vocational education…

In many West African societies, men are raised to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance – values that, while often celebrated, can also create a culture of silence. This episode of our gender series examines how these norms prevent men from…

At the recent Sahel Governance Forum held in The Gambia, themed “Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Governance in the Sahel – From Intention to Actions,” stakeholders from across the region came together to examine the role of women in shaping governance…

This month on Woman of the Month, we celebrate Lys Hayfron Asare, a seasoned media consultant, journalist, and Executive Director of the Africa Queens Women Cultural Legacy Network. With over 21 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Governance…

In Ghana and across West Africa, harmful gender norms remain deeply entrenched in many aspects of society, from child marriage and the exclusion of women from property ownership to the rigid expectation that a woman’s role is limited to the…

Across West Africa, culture and identity are powerful forces that shape societies, influence traditions, and define community belonging. But when it comes to women’s rights, these same cultural norms can either serve as tools of empowerment or barriers to progress.…

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – offers some of the most promising career paths in today’s world. Yet, girls remain significantly underrepresented in these fields. In this episode, we shed light on why girls in STEM matter, what…