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International Day of the Girl Child: Unlocking Potential, One Girl at a Time
Today, we celebrate the power, potential, and promise of girls everywhere. The International Day of the Girl Child is more than just a day to acknowledge challenges—it’s a call to action for each of us to actively participate in empowering the next generation of...
World Mental Health Day 2024: Why We Must Break the Silence
Today, October 10th, 2024, marks World Mental Health Day, a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing our collective well-being. At Duchess Africa, we recognize the urgent need to address mental health disparities across the continent. For far too long,...
Gambian Lawmakers Uphold Female Genital Cutting Ban After Intense Campaign
Gambian lawmakers voted on Monday to uphold the country’s landmark ban on female genital cutting (FGC), following a vigorous three-month campaign led by women's rights activists. The decision maintains critical legal protections for girls and women against the...
A Call to African Women: Be Proud of Who You Are!
Sisters, embrace the fierce power that lies within you for it comes from everything we've been through! From being silenced to being marginalized, and oppressed. We have risen to become the lionesses with a voice that shakes the foundations of injustice and strength...
Duchess International Magazine Honours Kenya’s Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi, Other Outstanding Persons at Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi
Duchess International Magazine honours Kenya’s Second Lady, Dorcas Rigathi, Elizabeth Ozua, Joan Wanjiru Ndung’u, Keza Nadia, Eunice Ezeoke, Frank Gisha Mugisha with awards at the second edition of its annual Duchess International Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi,...
Highlights From Second Annual Duchess International Women’s Day Conference, Nairobi 2024 (Pictures)
Delegates of the second annual Duchess International Women’s Day Conference paid a visit to the Safari headquarters of the world, the Nairobi National Park on the third day of the event These are moments we will cherish for life…
Duchess International Magazine Empowers African Women at the 2024 International Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi
Duchess International Magazine recently concluded its highly anticipated second edition of the International Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The four-day event, which began on the 17th of April, was filled with empowering sessions, insightful discussions,...
Women and Entrepreneurship: Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Opportunities
Entrepreneurship has long been a male-dominated field, but women entrepreneurs have been making strides in recent years. Despite the progress, women, particularly black women, continue to face significant challenges in the world of business. However, there are also...
The Power of Women’s Networks: Building Relationships and Empowering Each Other
Women's networks have a rich history in Africa, with women coming together to support each other and their communities for centuries. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in women's networks, as more and more women are realizing the power of...
Women in Leadership: From Suffrage to CEO
From the African queens of ancient times to the modern-day political and business leaders, black and African women have always played a crucial role in leadership. However, their contributions and achievements have often been overlooked or marginalised. In this blog...
Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
The fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have historically been male-dominated, with women facing numerous obstacles in pursuing careers in these areas. However, throughout history, women have made significant contributions to STEM fields, from...
The State of Women’s Empowerment Today
Women's empowerment has come a long way over the years, but there is still much work to be done. Recent statistics and data suggest that progress has been made, but there are still challenges that remain. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the numbers and...