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Ghana celebrated nine pioneering women lawyers who broke barriers in the country's justice system, from the first female Chief Justice to the first female Attorney-General. The recognition comes as leaders call for continued reforms to make courts fairer for everyone.
Women's cricket reaches a new milestone as the 2025 T20 World Cup offers an $8.8 million prize pool, the largest in the tournament's history. Champions will take home $2.3 million when the competition kicks off in England this June.
Rising basketball star Nyadiew Puoch is heading to the WNBA after nailing a half-court buzzer beater made her impossible to ignore. She'll join fellow Australians Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace as two new expansion teams bring fresh energy to women's basketball.
Women are 50% less likely to receive lifesaving defibrillation in public than men. One Australian surf club created a simple solution that's now spreading nationwide.
A former corporate leader challenges organizations to stop treating International Women's Day as a one-day celebration and start tracking gender equity with the same rigor they apply to financial metrics. The call for change focuses on sponsorship, bias awareness, and making men part of the solution.
The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England just proved women's sports are an economic powerhouse, generating nearly £295 million while shattering attendance records and inspiring a generation. This wasn't just a tournament—it was a turning point.
A groundbreaking new law in Ghana mandates 30% women in public office now, rising to 50% by 2034. The legislation tackles barriers that have kept women and youth out of politics for decades.
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is rolling out "Soro Soke" (Speak Up), a bold new campaign to fight sexual harassment on public transport. The initiative puts safety first with QR code reporting, increased surveillance, and support from transport unions across the city.