Artisanal mining is a crucial source of revenue for women and their families. 30 percent of the estimated 44 million...
Leadership at a Town Hall in Democratic Republic of Congo for Women’s Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo is traditionally a patriarchal society, where decision makers are most often men. Yet, women are organizing...
Supporting Gender Equality in Uganda’s New Mining Law
When Ugandan policymakers began re-examining the country’s mining laws, it became clear an overhaul was needed. Despite a surge of...
Ugandan Women Reclaim Their Mine Site
The Mubende Women Gold Miners Association are used to facing many challenges as the only women led, all women group...
New Project Supports Women’s Empowerment in Artisanal Mining
The Digging for Equality project starts activities in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe ahead of International Women’s Day...