Rural Women Find a Way Out Of Poverty through Electric-Powered Motorcycle
In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.
The three-wheeler, known as Hamba (Go), powered by a solar-charged lithium-ion battery, is being piloted by start-up Mobility for Africa, which leases the motorcycle to women in groups of up to five.
The Journey from Receptionist to CEO
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UK: Lockdown Increasing the Gender Wage Gap
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UN Awards Women Peacekeepers from Brazil, India
Two women from Brazil and India have been awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate award. The two UN peacekeepers are Commander Carla Monteiro de…
SDG 8 amidst COVID 19–how will women fare?
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Indian Women At-Risk with Education Going Online after Lockdown
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You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can…
Peanut: Relishing The Joy Of Motherhood
Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but we all agree that it entails a lot of work and can be overwhelming. The returns of motherhood…
France’s Prominent Female Resistance Fighter Cécile Rol-Tanguy, Dies At 101
French Resistance heroine, who helped lead an uprising against the German occupation of Paris, died on May 8 at her home in Monteaux at…
Lockdown with kids? – Tips for success without burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic has upturned family life around the world. The fact that schools and businesses were forced to shut down to flatten the…
Latin America: Experts Call on Governments to Help Women in Low-Paid Job
Women in Latin America are more at risk than men of losing their jobs and not returning to work due to the coronavirus crisis,…
India Women Commission Chief Seeks TikTok Ban
National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma is against the use of TikTok in India and she plans to write to the Government with…
