Youth

16 Days: Hopeful Horizons combatting GBV

16 Days: Hopeful Horizons combatting GBV

In Botswana, a nation of 2.6 million, women possess only 64% of the legal rights afforded to men. This stark disparity endures despite impressive female enrollment in higher education and […]

16 Days: Wrong Generation – a bold conversation starter

16 Days: Wrong Generation – a bold conversation starter

Wrong Generation: A Bold Film and Conversation Starter for the 16 Days of Activism Movement As the world marks the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are […]

November 24, 2025 Themes: GBV | LGBTI | Youth Programs: 16 Days of Activism Campaigns | Gender Justice

South Africa: Gen Z disruption – too loud for W20

South Africa: Gen Z disruption – too loud for W20

By Carren Liandol They call us the Disruptive Generation, as if passion, innovation, and courage are crimes. At the Women 20 (W20) Summit in South Africa, a space meant to […]

November 7, 2025 Themes: ICT's | Youth Programs: Gender Justice

#PushForward 4Equality: SA, Zim and Eswatini

#PushForward 4Equality: SA, Zim and Eswatini

Join us again on a journey of knowledge sharing and resistance, with our latest blog series, where enlightening stories, expert guidance, and practical insights converge. Whether you aspire to broaden […]

October 3, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship | Gender equality | LGBTI | Youth Programs: Gender Justice

Mauritius – “MPs should represent the voice of the citizens and adopt a people-centred approach.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy

“Everyone should be given the opportunity to serve their country, without any discrimination.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the political party […]

Mauritius – “There is the need for a critical mass of women to change the status quo, in politics and in other roles.” Soonita Kistamah

“Providing the opportunity for women to participate effectively in politics should neither be seen as a favour on women nor simply a result of laws or quotas.” Soonita Kistamah has […]

Mauritius – “Women should remain determined; there is the space for them in politics.” Sandra Mayotte

“Nowadays, children receive very empowering messages on the status, role and potentiality of women.” Sandra Marie Monia Mayotte is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the […]

Mauritius – “Sustainable development will not be attained without gender equality.” Joanna Berenger

“Engaging oneself in politics should be selfless and aimed at creating positive changes at the personal, community and country level rather than done for personal interests.” Joanna Berenger has a […]

Mauritius – “An increased representation of women in politics should not be pursued with the mere aim of a ‘politics of numbers’, but rather a ‘politics of ideas’ for greater social and gender justice.” Sheila Bunwaree

“Until and unless poverty and inequality are addressed, stability and social cohesion will be under threat. There can be no peace without justice” Dr Sheila Bunwaree’s initial encounter with Gender […]

Mauritius: Education is the key to success

“I want to go to university and have a useful degree when I grow up.” My name is Eva, I am 11 years old and I am in Grade 5. […]

April 3, 2023 Themes: Children | Emotional violence | Youth Programs: Advocacy | Gender Justice