Source: Times of Zambia
THE Church in Zambia is in order to raise alarm at the increasing number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases the country continues to witness.
THE Church in Zambia is in order to raise alarm at the increasing number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases the country continues to witness.
Source: SW Radio Africa
Violence against women remains one of the biggest challenges in Zimbabwe, especially during election periods, and there are fears the inclusive government has not made any progress to combat this crime.
Violence against women remains one of the biggest challenges in Zimbabwe, especially during election periods, and there are fears the inclusive government has not made any progress to combat this crime.
Source: Tanzania Daily News
THE Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) has raised about 50m/- for the construction of dormitories for girl students in eight secondary schools, aimed at addressing challenges that result in poor academic performance.
Source: United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)
More than 150 women in Zalingei, Central Darfur, took part in a three-day training aimed at raising awareness of the negative health consequences and human rights violations associated with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
More than 150 women in Zalingei, Central Darfur, took part in a three-day training aimed at raising awareness of the negative health consequences and human rights violations associated with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Source: Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Ntaions (FAO)
Rural cooperatives and farmers’ organizations play a crucial role in the eradication of hunger and poverty. One of the ways they achieve this is through their vocation to empower small agricultural producers, and in particular women farmers.
Rural cooperatives and farmers’ organizations play a crucial role in the eradication of hunger and poverty. One of the ways they achieve this is through their vocation to empower small agricultural producers, and in particular women farmers.
Source: UN Radio
The Gambia's first woman village chief is not only changing perceptions of what a chief looks like, but also of what they do.
The Gambia's first woman village chief is not only changing perceptions of what a chief looks like, but also of what they do.
Source: UN Radio
A new report released on Thursday details a range of human rights violations committed in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between April and September 2012.
A new report released on Thursday details a range of human rights violations committed in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between April and September 2012.
Source: IRIN
Abortions are illegal in Swaziland and have resulted in criminal convictions, but in October 2012 more than 1,000 women were treated for abortion-related complications at a single clinic in the country’s second city Manzini, says the Family Life Association of Swaziland (FLAS), a family planning organization.
Abortions are illegal in Swaziland and have resulted in criminal convictions, but in October 2012 more than 1,000 women were treated for abortion-related complications at a single clinic in the country’s second city Manzini, says the Family Life Association of Swaziland (FLAS), a family planning organization.
Source: IRIN
Supporters of the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) will today take to the streets of the capital Freetown for the last time before presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 17th November.
Supporters of the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) will today take to the streets of the capital Freetown for the last time before presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 17th November.
Source: UNFPA
Access to family planning is an essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for economic development, says new UNFPA report.
Access to family planning is an essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for economic development, says new UNFPA report.
Source: IRIN
Cut off from development by five decades of civil war, South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world and high levels of infant mortality and morbidity. Large families struggle to get by in the war-ravaged new nation.
Cut off from development by five decades of civil war, South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world and high levels of infant mortality and morbidity. Large families struggle to get by in the war-ravaged new nation.
Source: United Nations Radio
The need for family planning in developing countries is the focus of this year's World Population Report of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The need for family planning in developing countries is the focus of this year's World Population Report of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Source: This Day Live
Citizenship should, by best practice, be defined by residency and domicile, with reasonable safeguards, writes Chino Obiagwu
Citizenship should, by best practice, be defined by residency and domicile, with reasonable safeguards, writes Chino Obiagwu
Source: SouthAfrica.info
Nearly two-thirds of South African women aged 15-49 are making use of modern contraceptives - in line with the average level for developed countries, and three times the average for sub-Saharan Africa - according to the State of World Population 2012 report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday.
Nearly two-thirds of South African women aged 15-49 are making use of modern contraceptives - in line with the average level for developed countries, and three times the average for sub-Saharan Africa - according to the State of World Population 2012 report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday.
Source: TrustLaw
In the wake of recent visits to the UK by both the Indonesian and Liberian Heads of State, Equality Now highlights the importance of integrating human rights issues - particularly those which affect women and girls - into policies relating to international trade and financial aid.
In the wake of recent visits to the UK by both the Indonesian and Liberian Heads of State, Equality Now highlights the importance of integrating human rights issues - particularly those which affect women and girls - into policies relating to international trade and financial aid.
Source: UNESCO
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), UNESCO has organized with the Permanent Delegations of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania a major day of debates and round tables to be held on 15 November, preceded by a number of cultural activities on 14 November.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), UNESCO has organized with the Permanent Delegations of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania a major day of debates and round tables to be held on 15 November, preceded by a number of cultural activities on 14 November.
Source: Independent
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is on a working visit to Paris, France, this November to attend the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), to be held at the UNESCO Headquarters.
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is on a working visit to Paris, France, this November to attend the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), to be held at the UNESCO Headquarters.
Source: The Arabic Netwrok for Human Rights Information
On Friday November 9th 2012, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), the New Women Foundation (NWF) and Women and Memory Forum (WMF) joined other global organizations in the 'One Day, One Struggle' campaign to celebrate everyday feminism, women's daily struggles, and commemorate the life of Iman Salama, the young woman who fought against harassment and lost her life as a result.
On Friday November 9th 2012, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), the New Women Foundation (NWF) and Women and Memory Forum (WMF) joined other global organizations in the 'One Day, One Struggle' campaign to celebrate everyday feminism, women's daily struggles, and commemorate the life of Iman Salama, the young woman who fought against harassment and lost her life as a result.
Source: The Namibian
IN the week that Mitt Romney’s presidential ambition came unstuck in the USA, a formidable team of women parliamentarians jetted into town in the service of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF).
IN the week that Mitt Romney’s presidential ambition came unstuck in the USA, a formidable team of women parliamentarians jetted into town in the service of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF).
Source: The Guardian
Countries told to reaffirm legal obligations ahead of crucial UN meeting on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Countries told to reaffirm legal obligations ahead of crucial UN meeting on gender equality and women's empowerment.