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Editorial Note
Tom Ondicho7

The Human Rights Impact of COVID-19 on African Women: Focus on Nigeria and South Africa
Olayinka Oluwakemi Adeniyi13


Barriers towards Sustainable Development Goal (Sdg 5) On Achieving Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls in Nyanga Rural District of Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe
Nyahunda Louis, Chibvura Shyleen, and Tirivangasi Happy M33


COVID-19 and Gender Equality: Achieving SDG5 in Africa
Durokifa Anuoluwapo Abosede53


Critical analysis of the right to education for Pregnant School-going Teenage Girls in South Africa
Isaiah M. Sefoka and Kola O. Odeku73


Correlates of Domestic Violence against Men: Qualitative insights from Kenya
Alex Muriithi Gateri, Tom Gesora Ondicho and Edith Karimi87


A Hand to Mouth Existence: Hurdles Emanating from the COVID‐19 Pandemic for Women Survivalist Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg, South Africa
Miston Mapuranga, Eugine Tafadzwa Maziriri, Shepherd Dhliwayo, Tarisai F. Rukuni113


Perspectives of Rural Women on Access to Land in Zululand District
Ngcobo Thandi141


The influence of COVID-19 Lockdown on Women in the academy in one rural university in South Africa
KL Thaba-Nkadimene, M Lebepe, S Rabodiba, M Malatji, AM Letsoalo, I Kganakga, ME Ramaboka, G Manamelam, and P Mamogobo143


Girl-Child Streetism and Possible Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sunday Olawale Olaniran and Oluwaseun Oyewole163


The challenges faced by women street vendors in Warwick Junction, Durban
Nomcebo P. Khumalo and Edmore Ntini163


The Effectiveness of Vocational Training and Access to Finance in Alleviating Poverty among Women in Rural South Africa
Ricky Mukonza177


‘‘Traditional’’ Venḓa Women’s Beadwork Accessing the Contemporary Tourist Market in South Africa
Mathodi Motsamayi199


Application of the Theory of Gender and Power to Examine Sexual and Reproductive Autonomy among Women in Mahikeng in South Africa
Godswill N. Osuafor225

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