The custom of “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves, is a reminder of the possibility of an equal society in Zimbabwe

A reader’s response to the editorial comment in the November issue of our Digital Monthly

In Zimbabwe more and more women defend themselves against violent attacks by training martial arts

Disappointed in government-funded education, even poor parents increasingly opt for private schools

In Kenya, a new trend of female mechanics is challenging traditional beliefs

The lives of young women in Nepal are determined by traditions and taboos, even though the constitution guarantees them equal rights

In families with disabled children in Malawi, women bear the main burden – moreover, they are often abandoned by their husbands and communities

Though poor education affects society as a whole, many governments do not prioritise the sector appropriately

What young Latin Americans must learn about sex and reproductive health

How colonial India became two and eventually three different countries