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Kenya pledges to end female genital mutilation by 2022 

One in five women and girls aged between 15 and 49 in Kenya have undergone FGM - now the country is looking to end the practice.

Four in 10 Ethiopians don’t have access to clean water. A striking photo exhibit shows how the women cope

In Ethiopia, almost four in 10 people do not have access to clean water and a child dies every hour of diseases caused by the shortages. Aida Muluneh's series of photos depicts it.

The largest wind power plant in Africa has opened in Kenya

Kenya has opened the largest wind power plant in Africa with the aim to reduce electricity costs and meeting its ambitious goal of 100% green energy.

African cyclone survivors face 'second wave' of loss from disease

At least half a million people are at risk of disease as clean water runs short in the disaster zone

Somali refugees are helping to fight plastic waste in one of the world's biggest camps

Collecting and selling plastic is providing refugees with an income.

Six of the world's most neglected crises are in Africa

From famine to conflict, Africa's societal problems are being ignored.

These Somali refugees are turning plastic waste into income

A project created by the Kenya Red Cross Society empowers refugees to clean up their camp and receive money in return.

Taxi-hailing apps are helping Nairobi's women become independent

As taxi-driving apps become more popular, women are becoming empowered to become self-employed drivers.

Almost 80% of Indian women face public harassment in cities, says survey

As many as 80% of Indian women face sexual harrassment in public, in what Nita Bhalla describes as a 'culture of harrassment'.

How technology is helping to repatriate trafficked children

Charities in South Asia are piloting new software which aims to speed up the repatriation of rescued victims of human trafficking.

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Lessons from India on improving women and children’s health

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