African Union Launches Continentwide Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2028

Multiple initiatives across the globe are advancing women's empowerment through education, economic participation, media representation, and safety. The African Union's Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Strategy aims to eliminate barriers to gender equality by focusing on education, economic empowerment, security, and inclusive technology, advocating for transformative programs and policy enforcement. SHEvolution, founded by Amrita Mukherjee, is a global coaching and mentoring community that supports women’s professional and personal growth, emphasizing communication mastery and leadership development. In the Pacific, the Oceania Rugby Commentary & Mobile Journalism Program is training women from various island nations to strengthen their voices in sports media, enhancing representation ahead of upcoming Rugby World Cups. In Eswatini, the Piggs Peak Partnership uses the philosophy of Ubuntu to fund education for girls, addressing safety and empowerment amid high rates of gender-based violence, illustrating education's role in reducing early marriage and promoting leadership. Additionally, a Colorado nonprofit focuses on empowering women graduates to close the gender wage gap by supporting their transition into the workforce.