Drought in Zambia fuels "sex-for-fish" exploitation, USAID cuts worsen
#GenderBasedViolence #GlobalAidCutsExtensive droughts in Zambia force women into exploitative "sex-for-fish" practices, exacerbated by cuts to crucial USAID programs. Fishermen demand sex in exchange for fish, leaving women vulnerable. ActionAid's RISE project, now defunded, aimed to protect women from sexual exploitation, highlighting the impact of global aid cuts. read more
Olympic Runner Burned Alive by Boyfriend Over Land Dispute
#RebeccaCheptegei #GenderBasedViolenceOlympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei passes away at 33 after being burned by boyfriend in a dispute over land. The country's sports minister calls for more action against gender-based violence, while her family seeks justice. Hashtags: read more