Blog posts by year and monthMarch 2021
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How to address women’s rights amid conflict and instability – our work in Libya
BBC Media Action is working to raise awareness about gender-related issues, to change harmful social norms and individual attitudes, and contribute to reducing gender inequality.
Handing the microphone to Afghan women
Four Afghan women were killed in as many days in March 2021 – targeted for being women working in television and in medicine. As Afghanistan’s peace process is marked by increasing violence, our Open Jirga and WhatMatters2U presenter Shazia Haya reflects on two remarkable programmes, featuring r...
“I want my voice to be heard” – how young radio co-hosts are pushing for gender equality in Sierra Leone
Our young guest co-hosts spark conversations about the everyday difficulties and imbalances that most affect them, and how they would like those around them to stand with them on calling out these issues.
How Somali women are supporting the country’s economy – and its future
After years of conflict, which left Somalia flagging without a functional central government, Somali women are taking charge of the country’s destiny by supporting the lives of millions of people.
