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From period poverty to period parity: Keeping girls safe and happy
SIGNATURE TUNE HOST: Many girls in Africa miss school during their menstrual period because they cannot afford sanitary towels. A recent study by the World Bank reports that, on average, girls miss school four days every four weeks. In today’s program, we hear from girls who are affected by this, and we also learn about…
Rights of rural women in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia
Introduction The status of women in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is much the same as in other countries in Africa. This backgrounder focuses on the situation in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, SADC countries that have signed regional and international agreements on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including the Maputo Protocol on the Rights…
Rights of rural women in Ethiopia
Introduction Ethiopian women have played the traditional role of mother and homemaker in both rural and urban areas. In addition to their farming work, women also engage in unpaid work in their household such as cooking for the family, grinding grain, fetching water, gathering fuelwood, doing laundry, and cleaning barns. However, their work has never…
Women in non-traditional technical and vocational education and training
SPOT # 1: Funding opportunities for training NARRATOR: Did you know that there are funding opportunities for young women who want to be trained to pursue non-traditional technical careers? There are opportunities and jobs for women as engineers, surveyors, architects, technicians, and machinists. And also as artisans and tradespersons in sectors like construction, oil…
Rights of rural women in Côte d’Ivoire
1. Introduction According to the fourth general population and housing census in 2014, the total population of Côte d’Ivoire is estimated at 22,671,331, composed of 51.6% men and 48.4% women. This population is distributed between urban (50.3%) and rural areas (49.7%). The estimated population in 2021 was 27.1 million. Despite the existence of a legal…
Gender equality campaign: Breaking the bias
Every person plays an important role in society and in sustainable development, including women and girls! Whether it’s at the household or community level, whether it’s generating income, supporting good health, or adapting to climate change. When we are all treated as equal and can access the same opportunities and information, everybody benefits. Over the…
Radio spots on gender issues
Spot 1: Suspension of some commercial activities CHARACTERS AND SETTING: Three women, including one civil and public works engineer, one trader and fabric importer, and one hair salon owner. HAIRDRESSER: My dear, how would you like me to do your hair today? FORMER TRADER: Twists with a bun. Please send the bill to my husband….
Advancing youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness, succession planning, VSLAs, and making money safely during COVID-19
Youth involvement in agriculture Spot #1 PERSON 1: Listen up! I have an exciting opportunity for you young people. My name is (INSERT LOCAL NAME, MALE OR FEMALE). These days, I have to hustle to make money. It’s not easy! But I chose agriculture because I can be my own boss. My friends who…
Why and how youth should/could get involved in agriculture
1. Are youth in this area involved in agriculture? 2. If yes, what aspects of crop and livestock production, or other food-related businesses are they involved with? (Keep in mind that food-related businesses vary from farming-related businesses such as agricultural services provision to restaurants and food transport.) 3. If not, why not? What are the…