Author: Vanessa Onyema

Global Gender Gap Index 2024 reveals progress worldwide, led by Europe with Iceland on top. Disparities remain in the global economic and political sectors, urging action for gender equality.

The global femicide crisis is driven by gender-based violence, often by family/partners. Underreported cases demand urgent action. The US and India lead among the 133 cases found for May.

Sudanese women, facing displacement, famine, and sexual violence, show resilience and advocate for peace. Their inclusion is vital for lasting solutions.

IHME predicts global fertility decline due to education and contraception. Nigerian survey highlights rural-urban disparities in fertility and education’s impact. Solution: education, healthcare, and societal change for informed family planning.

Based on our findings this month, we uncovered a staggering total of 132 cases of femicide in 18 countries. The United States took the lead with 70 cases followed by India with 25.

Data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) showed that 5.3% Nigerian women aged 18-29 years old reported that they experienced sexual violence as children.

Since October 2023, the relentless violence in Gaza has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable members of society – women and children, and has triggered a humanitarian crisis of immense scale.

When women and girls can safely manage their monthly menstrual cycle in privacy and with dignity, it leads to better improvement of their health and psychosocial well-being.

Based on our findings this month, we found a staggering total of 175 cases of femicide in 22 countries.