In Botswana, women remain significantly underrepresented in governance, making up less than 11% of decision-making spaces, from local...

My name is Heritage Sanmi-Lawal, and in 2023, my NGO Her Dream Initiative launched the ‘Her Voice Project’, a project aimed at educating...

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Over the years, I have been fortunate to share my journey as a Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN) member - an...

Malo e Lelei, and warm Pacific greetings. My name is Lady Jase Heimuli, a proud transgender woman from Tonga now living in Australia....

I believe that women’s education is the foundation of empowerment. It is not just about the growth of an individual; it is the growth of...

“It’s easy to turn a blind eye to societal issues when they don’t directly affect you,” they say. I have never been able to relate to...

As we reflect on the past year, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, volunteers, and partners for their...

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a significant international campaign calling for an end to violence against...

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Angellah Manda (She/Her) - Membership & Engagement - CYGEN Executive Committee As a Commonwealth Youth Network, the Commonwealth Youth...

CYGEN is recruiting a new cohort of young leaders to join the Commonwealth Youth Gender & Equality Network (CYGEN), which champions...

This interview is held with Eman Borg (He/Him) - CYGEN Coordinator Eman Borg: Angellah, this is not your first role within CYGEN, and it...

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