Child Marriage, GBV and Anticipated El Nino a Worrying Factor for RWA Zambia
Child marriage is defined as the legal marriage or informal union before the age of 18. It has globally been identified as one of the major detriments to development and…
RWA Zimbabwe: Centering Gender Justice in Africa’s Climate Crisis: Women and Land in Zimbabwe Lead the Conversation at Women Deliver 2026
Rural Women Assembly Zimbabwe through Women and Land in Zimbabwe (WLZ) took a bold and transformative message to the global stage at the 2026 Women Deliver Conference in Melbourne, where…
Transforming Food Systems, Advancing Women’s Rights And Building Resilient Communities
The global food system contributes nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Lancet Commission report to the UN. This same system not only accelerates climate change but also…
Rural Women Lead the Fight Against GBV in Otjohorongo Communal Area, Omatjete
Community Raises Urgent Social Concerns During 16 Days of Activism Launch The Namibia Rural Women’s Assembly (NRWA), together with local stakeholders, hosted a powerful launch of the 16 Days of…
RWA Malawi: RWA Women Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence and Poverty
n a bold move, women from Rural Women Assembly (RWA) in Traditional Authority Kalumbu, Lilongwe, convened an interface meeting with key stakeholders to demand action against gender-based violence and poverty.…
Standing Together to End Child Marriage – SAPSN 2025 Day 1 Side Event
A Rural Women's Assembly Reflection In a powerful and moving session on child marriage, voices from across Madagascar, the SADC region, and the African continent came together to reflect, share…
RWA Malawi: Breaking the Silence: RWA Mchinji Takes a Stand Against GBV
May 21, 2025, marked a significant day for the Rural Women Assembly (RWA) members in Mchinji, Malawi. Undeterred by the challenges posed by Gender-Based Violence (GBV), these courageous women organized…
“We Are Not Safe Anywhere”: The Unfolding Crisis for Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been plagued by conflict, with its eastern regions experiencing particularly severe violence. This ongoing turmoil has had devastating consequences for all civilians,…
“We Carry the War in Our Bodies”: Rural Women Speak Out from Northern Mozambique
Since 2017, northern Mozambique has been gripped by an escalating conflict, with Cabo Delgado province at its epicentre. Armed insurgents have attacked rural villages, killed thousands, and displaced close to…
RWA South Africa: Defying the resilience of gender-based violence with unwavering determination
By Asanda Magadla South Africa is a developing country with significant economic challenges. Despite this, women continue to grapple with high levels of unemployment and financial hardships as they strive…