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Swedish cooperative movement marks International Year of Cooperatives
STOCKHOLM, April 21, 2025 –– International Year of Cooperatives 2025 [IYC] celebrations took place recently in Stockholm, Sweden, with two events highlighting the sector’s contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive business…
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Critical moment for women in finance
LONDON, April 18, 2025 –– 2025 is a critical moment for women in finance, OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index highlights, as modest gains in representation are threatened by growing backlash against inclusion initiatives.…
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Uganda Cubs storm FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in Qatar
KAMPALA, April 13, 2025 –– For the first time in its history, a Ugandan team will take part in a FIFA World Cup. The Uganda Cubs, the Under 17 [U-17] national football…
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ICA-Africa holds workshop on NCGP to advance gender inclusivity and equality
NAIROBI, April 7, 2025 — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the International Cooperative Alliance-Africa [ICA-Africa] hosted a Validation Workshop on the Establishment of National Cooperative Gender Platforms [NCGP] last month in…
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Women’s coops around the world and their stories
LONDON, April 5, 2025— While SDG5 focuses on gender equality, how are cooperatives in different regions empowering women and working towards making this a reality? From argan coops in Morocco and in…
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Africa’s Filmmakers Accelerate Action for Gender Empowerment
KAMPALA, March 13, 2025 — As the world celebrates International Women’s Day this month, the film and television industry is revealing itself as a powerful arena of gender transformation, and a highly…
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Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, March 9, 2025 — Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and a time to celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Among them is Matron Betsy Deen, a trailblazer…
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Youth Charter Celebrates International Women’s Day: Empowering Girls and Women Through Sports and Arts
LONDON, March 8, 2025 — On this International Women’s Day, the Youth Charter proudly highlights its commitment to empowering girls and women across the globe through sports, physical activity, cultural, and artistic…
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Celebrating women: Message of the Catholic Church in Africa for the International Women’s Day
ACCRA, March 8, 2025 — Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities,…
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ICA Gender Equality Committee’s Statement on the International Women’s Day 2025
BRUSSELS, March 7, 2025 – International Women’s Day during the International Year of Cooperatives is a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the fight for gender equality for women…
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