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An increasing number of women are taking home bigger cheques than their male partners making them breadwinners. In other situations, some men no longer feel the need to be the dominant financial contributor to the home and have passed on…
The electoral campaign for the constitutional referendum in Mali is currently underway, with active participation from both sides representing “Yes” and “No.” Amid this campaign, Bamako is intensifying its mediation efforts to obtain approval for its proposed new constitution. However,…
A transformative initiative spanning two days has been launched in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, through a collaborative effort between the Batonga Foundation, a non-governmental organization, and the Mastercard Foundation. This project, supported by Angelique Kidjo, the renowned Beninese artist and…
On this episode of 50/50, we explore public perception about why in parts of West Africa, Mother’s Day is seemingly celebrated more than Father’s Day. Also, as promised last week, we bring you a different perspective on marriage, gender and…
Marriage Expectations among Men and Women In many parts of West Africa, marriage is considered the highlight of an adult’s life, especially for women – some believe the wedding day is the happiest day of a woman’s life and the…
Today on 50/50 we are marking press freedom day by conversing with women journalists who are they, how did they start, what were their obstacles, and how has gender helped or hurt their success? Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson is joined by Rosemary Ukoko-Tega,…
In this episode of 50/50, we explore how gender affects the home dynamics of corporal punishment by speaking to parents, and a counselor.
In this episode of 50/50, Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson interviews a clinical psychologist with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Dr. Daniel Fordjour about the societal and psychological underpinnings of corporal punishment and how gender contributes to these. The episode also features the…
In other news, authorities in Cameroon have expressed concern aboutthe impact of the fighting between separatists and the national army on the rebuilding of the affected regions. Fornearly three years, the reconstruction of basic infrastructures such as schools, health facilities,…
To mark International Womens Day #IWD2023, on this episode of 50/50, host Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson discusses the theme – “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” Geneviève Ndoye, the Communication Manager for Polaris Asso, a non-profit association based in Dakar that uses digital…
Global market research company Euromonitor International recently published a collaborative study that proposes actions and policies for consideration to promote Women’s Economic Empowerment in sub-Sahara Africa. Called the ‘Pathways to Gender-Inclusive Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Analysis’, the…
Global market research company Euromonitor International recently published a collaborative study that proposes actions and policies for consideration to promote Women’s Economic Empowerment in sub-Sahara Africa. Called the ‘Pathways to Gender-Inclusive Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Analysis’, the…
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