Gender equality

A survey in the Dominican Republic has identified aspects that help women entrepreneurs to become more confident.

A recent court ruling in Kenya challenges the military’s rejection of HIV-positive candidates, ordering policy changes to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity. This decision sets a precedent for protecting the rights of all citizens.

Shahu Patole’s book “Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada” highlights the rich culinary traditions of marginalised Dalit communities in Maharashtra, using food as a lens to explore caste, identity, and resilience in the face of historical discrimination.

The novel “Desertion” by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah is set in Zanzibar. It is a tale of resistance to social and cultural norms and of the power of love, interwoven in historical, political and cultural contexts.

In Malawi, female fish traders face a troubling practice known as ”sex for fish,” where they are solicited for sex in exchange for fish supply.

Marie Rosine Ntabomvura challenges traditional gender roles in Rwanda by becoming a bus driver. Her journey highlights progress in gender equality and the support needed to overcome societal expectations, inspiring other women to defy stereotypes.

In Malawi, many elderly people are viewed as a burden and becoming victims of violence and other abuse.

To eradicate hunger globally, more value must be created locally.

The documentary “To Kill a Tiger” tells the story of a father and daughter in India fighting for justice after the girl is raped.

Toni Morrison’s short story about two girls – one black, one white – gives no clue about which is which.