Global Institute for Water Security

Do women’s participation in public life, alongside other empowerment dimensions, associate with healthcare access and food security in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from the 2023 Afrobarometer survey

Women’s empowerment influences health, nutrition, and well-being through economic autonomy, decision-making, participation in public life, digital access, and attitudes toward gender-based violence. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women face high food insecurity and healthcare barri...