Rituals, rites and rumours: how women claim power in Zimbabwe’s informal gold mines
In Zimbabwe it was believed that if a woman went underground the gold seam would vanish, but above ground women held ...
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Women's group in Nyakach unveils sustainable economic plan to fight poverty
During a community discussion organized by Kinda Piny Women Group, Jiwo Mwanadada founder Beatrice Amondi engaged the women ...
At Wadi Attir, Bedouin mix agricultural tradition with hi-tech innovation
One example of Wadi Attir’s innovative approach is a shipping-container-like machine that absorbs moisture from the desert ...
It’s hard for women in Sierra Leone to own land – here’s why
Land disputes in Sierra Leone are a complex issue, dating back decades. Weak land tenure systems, rapid urbanisation and ...
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Who are the released and rescued hostages?
Three Israeli women hostages held Hamas in Gaza have been ... Mr Elkadi is from a Bedouin village in the Negev desert and had been working as a security guard at Kibbutz Magen when he was abducted.
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Philippines at risk from poverty, economic downturn – WEF
MANILA, Philippines — The biggest threats to the Philippines in the next two years are an economic downturn and poverty, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Global Risks Report 2025 ...
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World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty
The World Bank, comprising 189 member nations, seeks to reduce poverty and boost living standards by providing grants and low-rate loans to poor economies. For low- and middle-income countries – ...
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'Ending child poverty remains complex issue for Swinney'
He needs help. He needs advice. Eighteen years after entering office with a high priority given to the ending of child poverty, it's proving to be tougher than it looked. The most recent figures ...
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Woman Shocked When Mother-in-Law Says It's 'Disrespectful and Disgusting' for Her to Wear a Bikini on Family Vacation
The woman's mother-in-law did not hold back her thoughts on her choice in bikini Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously ...
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These Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman
A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian society Works like Tissot's The Convalescent (1872), pictured here ...
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Government of Canada strengthens women’s sector capacity to reduce barriers and advance gender equality
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $40 million for 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations. Women in Canada continue to face ...
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Transforming Africa’s Energy Landscape with Solar Power
women farmer incomes with innovative energy access.” Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant energy challenges, with over 600 million people lacking access to electricity. This energy poverty has ...