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Africa
Africa lags behind in education gender parity

afrol News, 5 July - Although about 90 percent of African constitutions endorse gender equality and affirmative action, only 11 countries have achieved parity in secondary education, a new study shows.

Egypt
Egypt varsity bans surgical masks in exams hall

afrol News, 13 January - Egypt’s university has banned the use of surgical masks in examinations halls after female students resorted to masks to replace niqab, a full face veil banned by government last October.

Egypt
Egyptian women to appeal niqab ban

afrol News, 4 January - Egyptian female students have vowed to appeal a total ban of niqab, the full face veil imposed by the government last October, rights activists have said in a statement.

Africa | World
Women researchers still scarce, UNESCO

afrol News, 23 November - Although the number of researchers working in developing countries over the last five years has increased by 50 per cent, women only occupy a very small percentage of these positions in some regions, according to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) report released today.

Zambia
Zambia launches campaign to end gender-based violence

afrol News, 30 October - A new campaign in Zambia backed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has kicked off, calling for an end to gender-based violence, the second biggest scourge in the nation, following HIV and AIDS, according to the country's leader.

Africa | Ethiopia
African countries conclude gender and climate change training

afrol News, 19 October - Delegates from 26 African countries, plus Canada, Jamaica and Philippines, today in Addis Ababa concluded a three-day sensitisation training on gender and climate change, resolving to put necessary pressure on political leaders and African lead negotiators to integrate gender issues in climate change negotiations ahead of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Africa | World
CGI partners announce new commitments to empower girls and women

afrol News, 24 September - Millions of girls and women will have access to improved health care, better education, and increased economic opportunity, thanks to the new commitments made at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), which brings together leaders from across sectors of society to identify solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.

Uganda
Grant to support grassroots development in Uganda

afrol News, 12 August - A US$50,000 grant to The Hunger Project (THP) has been made available to expand community mobilisation and leadership programmes in Uganda. Awarded by the Oprah's Angel Network, the programmes enable rural communities to overcome their own hunger and poverty on a sustainable basis.

Ethiopia
Ethiopia seals $7.5 million deal

afrol News, 31 July - The Ethiopian government has secured a US $7.5 million pilot programme agreement today to address gender equality and women empowerment for the next three years.

Kenya
Kenyan students charged for inciting violence

afrol News, 22 July - At least 70 Kenyan students face arson charges and fueling unrest at boarding schools across the country, following riots over the weekend which led to a death of a student after setting a dormitory ablaze.

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