Ghana's 18-year-old Ruth Ama Gyan-Darkwa has become the youngest PhD student at the University of New Mexico, USA.She is Ghana's youngest graduate, she bagged a BSc in Mathematics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at 17 in 2021. She gained admission at 13.

#Unpaidcare work is the main reason why #women are outside the labour force.The unreasonably high cost of  childcare also pushes many women out of the workforce, particularly low-wage women whose earnings would barely offset the bill for day care or a babysitter.#WomensRights

ILO’s report on care work, women perform most unpaid care work: 606 million working-age women perform #unpaidcare work on a full-time basis, compared to 41 million men.There are less mothers in employment compared to women without children – the‘motherhood employment penalty’.

MOTHERHOOD PENALTY- is by which women’s pay decreases once they become mothers.WAGE PENALTY - difference in wages,often between men and #women, even when education, occupation, and experience are e same for both employees.The wage penalty tends to work against female employees.

It is our duty as a society to denounce all forms of substance abuse and addiction.This is why we have been constant in denouncing drugs and alcoholism among young people. We urge all young people to seek help and assistance from professionals. #saynotodrugs

Increasing access to information on sexual& health related issues is important for girls and young women. Accessible information will assist them to make informed choices. Childline Zimbabwe Mwanasikana Wanhasi OSISA Amnesty International Zimbabwe Popular Creator Mantate Mlotshwa MISA Zimbabwe #HerVoice

36-year-old Dr. Betta Edu and 39-year-old Hon. Stella Okotete are Nigeria's youngest Ministers. Edu is the National Women Leader of Nigeria's ruling party, & Cross River State's former Commissioner for Health. Okotete is the Executive Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank.

31-year-old Nigerian Coach, Rena Wakama has become the first female Coach to win the Women's AfroBasket. She was hired as the Head Coach of Nigeria's Women's National Basketball Team, D'Tigress on June 30, 2023

Nigerian Author, Ayobami Adebayo's book, A Spell of Good Things has been nominated for the 2023 Booker Prize, the UK's most prestigious literary award. It comes with a £50,000 cash prize.

My name is Anita Mavezera (23). I studied tourism & hospitality. I am Zimbabwean, but I am currently #farming in SA 🇿🇦. My company's name is Agriculture Lovers, and I have two #farms where I produce #vegetables.

Nigerian Player, Michelle Alozie has a Bachelors Degree in Molecular Biology from Yale University. She plays for US club, Houston Dash and works part-time as a Cancer Research Technician.

Maud Chifamba, originally from rural Kwekwe, began her educational journey by enrolling in her first degree at the age of 14. Now, she has embarked on her Master's of Business Administration (MBA) at the renowned Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in the US.

24-year-old Patience Masua is #Namibia's youngest Member of Parliament. She is a Lawyer, Youth Activist and an Education Advocate. She became a Lawmaker at the age of 22 in 2021.