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UN Women

Also known as: UN Women and UNODC · UN Women Regional Office

UN Women — organization funding projects to strengthen young women's political participation in Ghana, reported to have data on humanitarian aid losses affecting women-led organizations.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … The international campaign, led by UN-Water, UNICEF, and UN Women, drew attention to the disproportionate burden that water scarcity places on women and girls while also recognizing their essential role in water governance, sanitation advocacy, and sustainable resource management …

    Water Resources Commission marks world  water day with schools’ quiz competition
Agriculture & Land

Ghana's rural women recognized on International Rural Women's Day

The News

International Rural Women's Day on October 15 honours the contributions of rural women who sustain their communities through farming, traditional knowledge, and caregiving. The article highlights that rural women face unequal access to productive resources and calls for recognition of their essential work in agriculture and food systems.

9 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana's rural women recognized on International Rural Women's Day

    International Rural Women's Day on October 15 honours the contributions of rural women who sustain their communities through farming, traditional knowledge, and caregiving. The article highlights that rural women face unequal access to productive resources and calls for recognition of their essential work in agriculture and food systems.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Teachers and health workers need better training for reproductive health education

    Ghana's reproductive health education policies risk failing without adequate teacher and health worker training, confidence, and institutional support to deliver sensitive lessons and provide non-judgmental adolescent health services.

    17 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. 150 women in three regions gain coding and digital skills

    Under the African Girls Can Code Initiative, a collaboration between Ghana's government and the International Telecommunication Union, 150 women from the Ashanti, Central and Western Regions completed training in digital and coding skills to bridge the digital gender gap and support business growth and employability.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. South African police investigate nine women's deaths in two months

    Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body in two months, with bodies found across Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg since July. Police have not established whether all the deaths are connected or whether a serial killer is responsible.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Body of missing South African runner found near Johannesburg

    South African police confirmed the death of Elizabeth Moselakgomo, a jogger who went missing during a routine run and was found east of Johannesburg on Saturday. Her body is one of five discovered half-naked and bruised in the Kempton Park area; police say the similarities are sufficiently concerning to issue a public warning, though they are not linking the deaths to a serial killer.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. West African women lawmakers unite on gender-based violence action

    Women parliamentarians and gender advocates from West Africa gathered at a peer review conference in Accra to develop stronger regional action against violence against women and girls, focusing on strengthening laws, improving implementation, and fostering cross-border collaboration.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. One million women lose aid access amid funding cuts, UN reports

    At least one million women and girls have lost access to critical humanitarian support over the last eighteen months due to historic contraction in international development assistance, according to a UN Women report. The funding shortfall is forcing women-led organisations across 52 countries to scale back or cease operations, with nearly 90 per cent of surveyed organisations reporting they can no longer meet their communities' urgent needs.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Bridget Mensah explains feminism and patriarchy simply

    An opinion essay defines feminism as the belief that women deserve the same rights, dignity, and opportunities as men, and clarifies that patriarchy is not a personal club belonging to individual men but a broader system. The author argues that feminism requires no rejection of marriage, motherhood, or traditional roles—only the conviction that a woman's worth is not negotiable and her rights should not depend on male approval.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. EWEF launches project to strengthen young women's political participation

    The Erudite Women's Empowerment Foundation (EWEF), with EU funding through UN Women, is implementing "The WYDE WPP" project to strengthen young women's leadership, advocacy and participation in governance and community decision-making through mentorship and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The project builds on EWEF's earlier "She Leads" initiative, which resulted in some young women participants contesting in District Assembly elections.

    9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bridget Mensah offers 14 truths to her daughter turning fourteen

    Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's feminist manifesto, a column addresses Maame Tiwaa on her 14th birthday with fourteen truths for girls, starting with knowledge of gender inequality and the historical women who fought for their rights.

    23 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Water Resources Commission holds school quiz on World Water Day

    The Water Resources Commission organized an inter-school quiz competition in Abuakwa South Municipality to commemorate World Water Day 2026, testing pupils' knowledge on water resource management, sanitation, environmental protection, and the dangers of illegal mining. The initiative aims to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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