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In 1988, President Ronald Regan proclaimed October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15th each year and includes the International Wave of Light.

In the United States, 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage and 1 and every 160 pregnancies end in stillbirth. These numbers do not include infant death from preterm labor, diagnosis of life-limiting conditions, or SIDS.

But, the courageous parents at PALS know that these are more than just numbers. These are our babies.

And, because of these precious babies, we will forever have footprints on our hearts.

Pregnancy After Loss Support is honoring Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month 2023 with our campaign. We hope you’ll join us in telling the stories of your babies who died.

Pregnancy, Infant, and Child Loss Awareness Month - Because of You, My Child OCTOBER IS PREGNANCY, INFANT, AND CHILD LOSS AWARENESS MONTH In 1988, President Ronald Regan proclaimed October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15th each year and includes the International Wave of Light. In the United State...

Each year in the United States, hundreds of people die during pregnancy or in the year after. Thousands more have unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery with serious short- or long-term health consequences.

Every pregnancy-related death is tragic, especially because more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable. Recognizing urgent maternal warning signs, providing timely treatment, and delivering respectful, quality care can prevent many pregnancy-related deaths

Read the full article to find out how you can help https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/features/maternal-mortality/index.html #:~:text=Racial%20Disparities%20Exist,related%20cause%20than%20White%20women

Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality | Health Equity Features | CDC The Office of Health Equity (OHE) Mission: Advance health equity and women’s health issues across the nation through CDC’s science and programs, and increase CDC’s capacity to leverage its diverse workforce and engage stakeholders toward this end.

My Worst Year Abroad: My Chinese HR Manager Punched me. Hear the full story here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD09gDeCzuQ

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‘I want to see the first African woman in space’: the Kenyan stargazer bringing astronomy to the people (source: The Guardian)

‘I want to see the first African woman in space’: the Kenyan stargazer bringing astronomy to the people Susan Murabana’s passion for astronomy was only sparked in her 20s as science was just ‘for boys’. Now she tours Kenya with a telescope on a mission to reveal the cosmos to all children

3 African women who have won the Nobel Peace Prize. These women were honoured "for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work."

https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/3-african-women-who-have-won-the-nobel-peace-prize/ftg88d8

3 African women who have won the Nobel Peace Prize These African women have made outstanding contributions to peace, environmental conservation, and womens rights

"We grew up in apartheid times, where things were much better than what it is now," he says, pointing to the drug problems. "The law was the law [then]."

His fellow Dudula supporter, Cedric Stone, agrees: "South Africa needs to go back to the old South Africa that we know.

"Our fathers started the tuck shops but today all those tuck shops are all foreigners, especially, Bangladeshis, Somali and Ethiopians. Why?"

President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out against anti-migrant protests, and condemned vigilante groups for harassing and attacking migrants. He has likened their behaviour to strategies adopted by the apartheid regime to oppress black communities.

(source: BBC News)

The uniformed group targeting foreigners in South Africa - BBC News BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.

Thank you Ms. Simone Biles for reaching out to the little girl. We hope your kind gesture will restore the sentiment of rejection (and more) that little girl may have felt at that moment. (source: BBC News Africa )

'It's as if they blamed my daughter for being black' BBC Africa The mother of a black girl who was not given a medal at an Irish gymnastics event ceremony told the BBC's Stephanie Hegarty the apology she has received is "...

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Please join us in wishing happy birthday to QUEEN SHEBA VILLAGE and many more years !

Thank you for watching 'Meet The African Changemakers' - our series that shine a light on the stories of people in our African descent that have walked a different walk of life than most of us.

In this episode of "Meet the African Changemakers," we have Mrs. Queen Sheba from Senegal and USA who shares her journey. Feel free to watch the full video here https://youtu.be/M-8eaLEg5m0
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According to the Violence Policy Center, Black women in the U.S. were three times more likely to be murdered in domestic abuse situations and 90% of black female victims know their killers.

According to the CDC, domestic violence is one of the leading causes of death for Black women ages 15-35. Black femicide is also a global issue. In 2021, Africa had the second-largest number of female intimate partner and family-related killings, trailing China by just a few hundred deaths.

https://newsone.com/playlist/the-epidemic-of-femicide/

Understanding The Epidemic Of Femicide: What It Is And How To Stop It The term femicide rarely enters the U.S. lexicon.

According to the CDC, domestic violence is one of the leading causes of death for black women between the ages of 15-35.

These disturbing statistics point directly to the failures of black men and it’s disappointing. Society programs black men to be the protectors and providers, but instead many chose to be the predator. Protecting black women should be the priority for every black man in that woman’s life. Protecting her means saving children, revitalizing black family structures, and strengthening the black community overall.

wsone.com/4247083/domestic-violence-black-women-growing-epidemic/

Violence Against Black Women Is A Disturbing And Growing Epidemic–Black Men Why Aren’t We Protecting Them? Violence against black women is a growing epidemic, with spikes happening all over the country. Black women are constantly in the crosshairs of physical and mental abuse, usually by someone who cla…

The driving force for the Black femicide rates is believed to be intimate partner violence (IPV). Research has shown that IPV disproportionately affects young Black girls and women across the country.

About 45% of Black women have experienced physical and sexual violence, and stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the 2010-2012 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey.

Black female victims are three times more likely to be murdered by someone they know, according to an annual analysis of homicide data from the Violence Policy Center.

https://advancingkids.org/2023/03/14/black-femicide-a-silent-public-health-crisis/

Black Femicide: A Silent Public Health Crisis - ADVANCING KIDS This article shares information about what Black Femicide is, what causes it, and steps that can be taken to prevent it.

A brutal attack on a 25-year-old woman, Zizipho Nikita Kalubi, in South Africa resulted in the surgical removal of her severely damaged left eye.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 26, as Kalubi and her boyfriend were going about their day in Somerset West, Cape Town.

The attacker, an admirer of the victim whom she had encountered a few times in Khayelitsha Town Two, began harassing her when he spotted her with her boyfriend.

He started making inappropriate comments and catcalls, escalating his behaviour despite her attempts to ignore him.

Kalubi recalled the terrifying ordeal, saying, “As a young woman, I’m no stranger to harassment from men. When he began with his lewd remarks and said, ‘Hey sexy, I want you,’ I tried to brush it off and continued walking with my boyfriend.

so bold with my boyfriend present. However, that day, he became increasingly aggressive and approached us.”

Recognizing the escalating threat, Kalubi’s boyfriend confronted the harasser, urging him to leave her alone.

They resumed walking, but to their horror, the attacker reappeared shortly thereafter. This time, he struck Kalubi in the face with a brick, causing her to lose consciousness.

Kalubi recounted waking up later and realizing she was admitted to Khayelitsha Hospital. She was subsequently transferred to Tygerberg Hospital for further treatment.

The medical assessment at Tygerberg revealed that her left eye was severely damaged and had to be surgically removed. Additionally, she was informed that her nose had been fractured during the assault.

Concerned for her daughter’s well-being, Kalubi’s mother sought a second opinion at Vergelegen Hospital in Somerset.

https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/09/04/guy-attacks-and-destroys-one-eye-of-a-25-year-old-lady-for-rejecting-his-proposal-advances/

Guy attacks and destroys one eye of a 25-year-old lady for rejecting his proposal & advances - Ghanamma.com – – A brutal attack on a 25-year-old woman, Zizipho Nikita Kalubi, in South Africa resulted in the surgical removal of her severely damaged left eye. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 26, as Kalubi and her boyfriend were going about their day in Somerset West, Cape Town. The attacker, an...

Let's protect African women and girls / Protégeons les femmes et les filles africaines

A man appeared at the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday on a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his wife multiple times while she was driving on the M5 near Ottery last week, while her child was in the back seat.

https://www.capetownetc.com/news/man-appears-in-court-for-stabbing-wife-to-death-while-she-was-driving/?fbclid=IwAR21GBF9mxoJBYD70B6athLox0BYMiI8SuIlaVJ0_FkEHZj8BUkQlcuLfU8

Man appears in court for stabbing wife to death while she was driving Abdul Salam appeared at the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday morning [March 8] on a charge of murder. He is accused of murdering his wife, Miche Samuels, who he allegedly stabbed while she was driving.

Pourquoi la jeunesse africaine rejette t’elle la France de Macron ? La Russie y est elle pour quelque chose ? La France peut elle encore retrouver sa place dans son ancien précarré ? Peut on espérer que de tout ce chamboulement naîtra un projet africain propre ?

Une chronique d’Alain Foka
Réalisation : Sébastien Faye

https://youtu.be/b1OGym7cCmY?si=eSi8MzhnCnTlxoDM

La chronique : pourquoi la jeunesse africaine rejette la France de Macron ? Pourquoi la jeunesse africaine rejette t’elle la France de Macron ? La Russie y est elle pour quelque chose ? La France peut elle encore retrouver sa place d...

Naître avec une dette de 650.000 fcfa sur la tête: Comment la "générosité" des autres constitue le fardeau de l’homme noir. Une explication par Nathalie Yamb (Tata Nath)

Elle a pris pour examples le et la . English version starts at 15:16
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Dettes, aide et dons: Les mécanismes financiers qui plombent l’Afrique + 🇬🇧 version Naître avec une dette de 650.000 fcfa sur la tête: Comment la "générosité" des autres constitue le fardeau de l’homme noir.CHAPITRES0:00 Intro1:11 Agences de...

Réaction musicale de Nathalie Yamb (Tata Nath) face aux innombrables vies africaines perdues dans l’océan et aux innommables tracas, insultes et maltraitances dont sont l’objet ceux des nôtres qui empruntent la route de la migration

Merci d'ecouter ici: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ev99kGyveA

Nathalie Yamb & Tehui: Ici ou ailleurs (clip officiel) Réaction musicale face aux innombrables vies africaines perdues dans l’océan et aux innommables tracas, insultes et maltraitances dont sont l’objet ceux des ...

Thank you for watching 'Meet The African Changemakers' - our series that shine a light on the stories of people in our African descent that have walked a different walk of life than most of us.

In this episode of "Meet the African Changemakers," we have Mrs. Queen Sheba from Senegal and USA who shares her journey. Feel free to watch the full video here https://youtu.be/M-8eaLEg5m0

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In this episode of "Meet the African Changemakers," Mrs. Queen Sheba D Cisse from Senegal and United States shares her journey. The interview was recorded on Feb, 11, 2023. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-8eaLEg5m0 on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

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Cet événement virtuel a ete organisé par l'Association Smile4All Cameroon, Africa Matters Initiative et Women & Africa.

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Thank you for watching 'Meet The African Changemakers' - our series that shine a light on the stories of people in our African descent that have walked a different walk of life than most of us.

In this episode of "Meet the African Changemakers," we have Mrs. Josephine Zige from Nigeria who shares her journey.

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is having profound and unequal impacts, particularly on those who are vulnerable and depend on natural resources, like women.

The relationship between climate change and gender is complex. From changes in rainfall patterns to increased aridity and high temperatures, it is critical to identify and address these challenges with a gender lens.

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Why climate change matters for women Climate change is an urgent global challenge that is affecting communities worldwide. While the impacts are felt by all, underlying inequalities and uneven coping capacities leave some people more vulnerable. Women are at heightened risk as they are overrepresented among the poor, are highly depende...

Arlette Ophélia Koffi veut devenir la première productrice de champignons ganoderma en Afrique. Elle lancera son entreprise à l’issue d’une période d’incubation dans le cadre du programme « Enable Youth », financé en Côte d’Ivoire par la Banque africaine de développement.

https://www.afdb.org/fr/success-stories/cote-divoire-27-ans-arlette-ophelia-koffi-veut-devenir-la-premiere-productrice-de-champignons-ganoderma-en-afrique-60985

Côte d’Ivoire : À 27 ans, Arlette Ophélia Koffi veut devenir la première productrice de champignons ganoderma en Afrique Diplômée d’une licence en gestion des entreprises, option entreprenariat, Arlette Ophélia Koffi, 27 ans, peaufine le projet de son entreprise Ivoire Myciculture Distribution (IMD). Ce projet a pris corps lorsqu’un ami l’a orientée vers l’Agence Emploi Jeune (AEJ). Cette structure, qui d....

Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion. Thanks to the African Development Bank, her dream of becoming an agricultural entrepreneur is taking shape.

“When I was studying for my degree,” she explains, “I was working on the rural economy among women in Afféry, in Adzopé department in the south-east of the country. I began to appreciate agriculture and thought I could earn my living from it. So, I came to it out of choice.”

For almost six months, Kakou, a 37-year-old woman, has been training at the Higher School of Agronomy (ESA) in Yamoussoukro, the country’s political capital, which is implementing the project to employ young people in agribusinesses in Côte d’Ivoire (“Enable Youth Côte d’Ivoire”). This national programme has received €1.4 million in financial support from the African Development Bank.

https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/cote-divoire-viviane-young-graduate-swearing-agriculture-achieve-her-dreams-60939

Côte d’Ivoire: Viviane, a young graduate swearing by agriculture to achieve her dreams Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion.

Titulaire d’une maîtrise en géographie, Viviane Kakou ne voulait pas d’une vie professionnelle dans un bureau. Elle a choisi l’agriculture par passion. Grâce à la Banque africaine de développement, son rêve de devenir agripreneur prend corps.

« Quand j’étais en année de licence, raconte Viviane, je travaillais sur l’économie rurale chez les femmes d’Afféry, dans le département d’Adzopé (sud-est). J’ai commencé à apprécier l’agriculture et je me suis dit que je pourrais y gagner ma vie. J’y suis donc venue de façon volontaire. »

Depuis bientôt six mois, la jeune femme célibataire, âgée de 37 ans, suit une formation à l’École supérieure d’agronomie (ESA) de Yamoussoukro (centre), chargée de mettre en œuvre le Projet d’emplois des jeunes en agrobusiness en Côte d’Ivoire (« ENABLE Youth Côte d’Ivoire »). Ce programme national bénéficie du soutien financier de la Banque africaine de développement pour un montant de 1,4 million d’euros.

https://www.afdb.org/fr/news-and-events/cote-divoire-viviane-jeune-diplomee-ne-jure-que-par-lagriculture-pour-realiser-ses-reves-60938

Côte d’Ivoire : Viviane, jeune diplômée ne jure que par l’agriculture pour réaliser ses rêves Titulaire d’une maîtrise en géographie, Viviane Kakou ne voulait pas d’une vie professionnelle dans un bureau. Elle a choisi l’agriculture par passion.

(Investir au Cameroun) - Le ministre du Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atanga, procède ce 12 avril 2023 à Yaoundé, la capitale camerounaise, au lancement de la plateforme gouvernementale de promotion en ligne des produits locaux. Accessible à l’adresse www.ecommerce-gov.cm, cet outil ambitionne de devenir la vitrine du savoir-faire des producteurs camerounais dans des domaines tels que l’agroalimentaire, l’agriculture, le textile, le cosmétique, l’artisanat, etc.

Doté d’un répertoire bien renseigné (adresses téléphoniques et mail) d’entreprises opérant dans le made in Cameroun, cette plateforme donne également accès à de nombreux sites de vente en ligne en activité au Cameroun. Une liste des produits, une photo, la description du produit, le prix et l’adresse du producteur permettent la mise en relation entre acheteur et vendeur.

Conçue par la start-up Kiama, fournisseur de solutions informatiques, cette plateforme devrait contribuer à renforcer à la fois la visibilité et l’accessibilité des produits made in Cameroun (voire même leur consommation), encore trop éclipsés sur les étals des marchés et supermarchés par les produits importés. Malgré le potentiel dont recèle cette activité.

source: Investir au Cameroun

https://www.investiraucameroun.com/gestion-publique/1204-19225-made-in-cameroon-le-gouvernement-lance-une-plateforme-numerique-pour-promouvoir-les-produits-locaux

Made in Cameroon : le gouvernement lance une plateforme numérique pour promouvoir les produits locaux - Investir au Cameroun Le ministre du Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atanga, procède ce 12 avril 2023 à Yaoundé, la capitale camerounaise, au lancement de la plateforme

What an amazing way to start my month of April!

Today, I left the Politics4Her online conference smiling, feeling refreshed and inspired to continue my work with my platform Women & Africa International

Happy new month y’all !

Happy Friday! We hope your last week of March 2023 is going well.

Tomorrow Saturday, April 1st, DrJess Foumena Kempton will be one of speakers for the Politics4Her online conference titled " Feminists Without Borders: Breaking down barriers and promoting solidarity.

Specifically, her panel will have a discussion on the theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” (10:40am - 11:40am, EST).

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Though the risk of death within the first year of losing a spouse increases for everyone, it actually decreases within the first weeks following their death. The study doesn't theorize why, but experts who weren't involved with the research think that this could potentially reflect the short period of increased support from friends and family that mourners often experience.

The risk of death in the first year of widowhood is a lot larger for men than it is for women. Women are, in part, just more resilient, experts say.

People in their 60s are much more susceptible to the widowhood effect than those in their 70s and older. It’s possible that this could be tied to the fact that deaths before age 70 are less likely to involve the type of drawn-out caregiving process that can allow spouses to begin processing their grief even before they’ve lost their partner.

Source: TIME

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Losing a Spouse Makes Men 70% More Likely to Die Within a Year The health impacts of losing a spouse can change with age, a new study finds

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent.

Her trip comes as the administration seeks to bolster its relationships with African countries, as competitors like and have made inroads in the region.

Harris is scheduled to visit , and in a historic trip, her first visit to the continent since becoming vice president.

Source: CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/politics/kamala-harris-africa-trip/index.html

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa later this month Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent.

The beautiful Danai Gurira’s towering updo is a stunning ode to African Women at the Oscars 2023.

The best way to elevate a red carpet look? With a hairstyle that literally increases your aesthetic altitude. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actor and presenter Danai Gurira stole the spotlight at this evening’s Oscars 2023 with a towering updo that served as a visually impactful homage.

“This is my African self coming out here, you know a tribute to the women who carry amazingly things on their heads with an astounding poise at all times,” said Gurira of the sculptural and bubbled columnar tie-up, the work of hairstylist Larry Sims. A shimmering band at the style’s base teamed with the actor’s luminous skin for a bit of celebratory scintillation, the textured detailing of her black Jason Wu a mirror of her hair’s natural finish.

Source: Vogue

https://www.vogue.com/article/danai-gurira-oscars-2023-updo

The split of the African plate could gift six landlocked countries a coastline. That would mean huge costs of evacuating people or even deaths, but it would open up these countries for port business, fishing, and sub-sea internet

https://qz.com/these-six-countries-will-have-a-coastline-if-africa-spl-1850218248

These six countries will have a coastline if Africa splits into two That would mean huge costs of evacuating people or even deaths, but it would open up these countries for port business, fishing, and sub-sea internet