When Ahfad University for Women in Omdurman began offering a course in community development in the 1990s meant for mature, illiterate women farmers, the main goal was to expand the students' role in the economic life of their communities. But over the years, many such courses have expanded to touch on more intimate subjects, including reproductive heal […]
During a press conference 2 February to mark UN Women's first year anniversary, the organisation's Executive Director Michelle Bachelet said that her priority this year is to enhance the economic empowerment and political participation of women. She called for the support of the international community as well as concerted effort by the entire UN s […]