The internet has changed how violence happens. Our response must change too. There was a time when gender-based violence was largely discussed in terms of what happened in homes, workplaces, schools and public spaces. Today, violence can follow someone into their bedroom through a smartphone. It can arrive as a threatening message, a manipulated photograph, a fake social media account, persistent online harassment, cyberstalking, sexual blackmail, intimate-image abuse or an A

Moving from AI Adoption to Responsible AI Leadership Category: Artificial Intelligence | Governance | Digital Transformation | Civil Society Reading Time: 12–15 minutes Author: Centre for Human Development (CHD) Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations for non-governmental organisations—from grant writing and research to programme management and communications. Yet many organisations have adopted AI without establishing the governance systems ne

Empowering Organisations Through Ethical AI While Championing Healthcare Equity and Digital Safety for African Women Globally "Technology should never simply make organisations more efficient. It should make societies more equitable." Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare, governance, education, finance, humanitarian response and nearly every aspect of modern society. Across Africa, governments, civil society organisations, healthcare providers and development pa

Thousands of women across Africa face pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood without enough mental health support. Maternal mental health remains one of the most overlooked public health challenges in many African healthcare systems. Conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, chronic stress, emotional burnout, and trauma often go unnoticed. This is not because women are not suffering, but because many have been taught to endure silently. In many communities, motherh

The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has gained momentum worldwide. AI tools now assist in diagnostics, predict health trends, and support medical research. Yet, for women’s health in Sub-Saharan Africa, the challenge goes beyond technology. The real issue lies in the gap between innovation and access. Many women still face poor health outcomes despite advances in medical knowledge and AI capabilities. This post explores how AI can help improve w