Source: UN WOMEN
The United Nations Security Council will hold an Open Debate to mark the 12th anniversary of the UN Security Council resolution 1325, with a focus on “the Role of Women’s Civil Society Organizations in Contributing to the Prevention and Resolution of Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding.”
The United Nations Security Council will hold an Open Debate to mark the 12th anniversary of the UN Security Council resolution 1325, with a focus on “the Role of Women’s Civil Society Organizations in Contributing to the Prevention and Resolution of Armed Conflict and Peacebuilding.”
Source: AllAfrica
History was made in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital about a fortnight ago when the management of the University of Ilorin included Mrs. Medinat Folorunso Salman in the list of the institution's newly appointed professors.
Source: All Africa
FORMER Prime Minister Edward Lowassa at one time told a public rally at a village in Mwanza Region, that the Fourth Phase Government under President Jakaya Kikwete had three priorities.
FORMER Prime Minister Edward Lowassa at one time told a public rally at a village in Mwanza Region, that the Fourth Phase Government under President Jakaya Kikwete had three priorities.
Source: BBC
Other models and designers from across the continent dash from one end of the tent to the other - there seems to be an unofficial competition to see who can make the most noise.
Other models and designers from across the continent dash from one end of the tent to the other - there seems to be an unofficial competition to see who can make the most noise.
Source: Women's news
A new report points to the extensive violence experienced by girls attending school in Zambia. But victims rarely speak up about the abuse, and a lack of clear policies fuel the cycle of violence.
A new report points to the extensive violence experienced by girls attending school in Zambia. But victims rarely speak up about the abuse, and a lack of clear policies fuel the cycle of violence.
Source: UN WOMEN
Opening Remarks by Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women at Panel Discussion on Preventing and Ending Violence against Women with Disabilities. New York, 23 October 2012.
Opening Remarks by Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women at Panel Discussion on Preventing and Ending Violence against Women with Disabilities. New York, 23 October 2012.
Source: The New Dawn
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has turned over a Women Economic Empowerment Center, a Quick Impact Project to the women of Cestos, Rivercess County.
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has turned over a Women Economic Empowerment Center, a Quick Impact Project to the women of Cestos, Rivercess County.
Source: CNN
Organizations today would never think of not investing in high growth markets like China and India. Yet they are still dragging their heels when it comes to investing in women, despite it being a win-win situation for the global economy, organizations and women themselves.
Organizations today would never think of not investing in high growth markets like China and India. Yet they are still dragging their heels when it comes to investing in women, despite it being a win-win situation for the global economy, organizations and women themselves.
Source: Aswat Masriya
Egypt's National Council for Women will start a training program to enhance women's political participation in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.
Egypt's National Council for Women will start a training program to enhance women's political participation in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.
Source: Ghana News Agency
A book that seeks to pave the way for fertile answers in stories of struggles, victories and convictions was on Thursday launched in Accra.
A book that seeks to pave the way for fertile answers in stories of struggles, victories and convictions was on Thursday launched in Accra.
Source: The Guardian
PATRIARCHY, the practice of male authority and control, has always been blamed for the continuing denigration women suffer in African societies. At its best, patriarchy seeks to take away women’s voices and render them of little value than their male counterparts, with the attendant effect that women’s rights are usually denied them.
PATRIARCHY, the practice of male authority and control, has always been blamed for the continuing denigration women suffer in African societies. At its best, patriarchy seeks to take away women’s voices and render them of little value than their male counterparts, with the attendant effect that women’s rights are usually denied them.
Source: Businessweek
Women have gained little ground in political leadership around the world, with men still in about 80 percent of key elected and appointed positions, according to the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Gender Gap Report.
Source: Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
Over recent years, the Festival has provided an unprecedented opportunity for organisations and networks of young women to convene and share strategies and critical information about young women's lives across southern Africa - and to do so in a space that's safe.
Over recent years, the Festival has provided an unprecedented opportunity for organisations and networks of young women to convene and share strategies and critical information about young women's lives across southern Africa - and to do so in a space that's safe.
Source: World Food Programme
School officials in South Sudan say a monthly take-home food ration from the World Food Programme (WFP) has helped to reduce the number of female students dropping out of school.
School officials in South Sudan say a monthly take-home food ration from the World Food Programme (WFP) has helped to reduce the number of female students dropping out of school.
Source: Bikyamasr
Two top Muslim Brotherhood officials are being investigated by Egypt’s Attorney General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud over their role in allegedly inciting President Mohamed Morsi supporters to attack female protesters around Tahrir Square last Friday.
Two top Muslim Brotherhood officials are being investigated by Egypt’s Attorney General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud over their role in allegedly inciting President Mohamed Morsi supporters to attack female protesters around Tahrir Square last Friday.
Source: TrustLaw
African member states of the United Nations have submitted a draft resolution on ending female genital mutilation (FGM) to the U.N. General Assembly, in what campaigners have hailed as a landmark step to end a practice that has been inflicted on up to 140 million women and girls.
Source: farmlandgrab.org
Clarisse Kimbi barely ekes out a living from a tiny parcel of land in Kom village in the North West Region of Cameroon. Today, the mother of six finds it hard to put food on the table for herself and her children. But five years ago she, her husband and children were considered well-off.
Clarisse Kimbi barely ekes out a living from a tiny parcel of land in Kom village in the North West Region of Cameroon. Today, the mother of six finds it hard to put food on the table for herself and her children. But five years ago she, her husband and children were considered well-off.
Source: Farm Radio Weekly
Wearing her finest bead jewellery in her ears, on her arms and about her neck, Raheli Philipo Kilaye is excited to share what she has learned at adult school. With a big smile, she puts her right index finger to her thumb and begins to count in English: “One, two, three.” She continues by unfolding her fingers: “Four, five, six, seven …” until she reaches 20.
Wearing her finest bead jewellery in her ears, on her arms and about her neck, Raheli Philipo Kilaye is excited to share what she has learned at adult school. With a big smile, she puts her right index finger to her thumb and begins to count in English: “One, two, three.” She continues by unfolding her fingers: “Four, five, six, seven …” until she reaches 20.
Source: The Niles
Mahasin Ali and her sister run an outdoor cafe in the Sudanese city of Omdurman in Khartoum state. It is a makeshift affair, a few plastic chairs circling Ali who sits on a low stool, preparing tea, coffee and pastries for her customers.
Mahasin Ali and her sister run an outdoor cafe in the Sudanese city of Omdurman in Khartoum state. It is a makeshift affair, a few plastic chairs circling Ali who sits on a low stool, preparing tea, coffee and pastries for her customers.
Source: The Bostwana Gazette
Gender protocols signed by African countries are said to be hardly ever implemented. Botswana is one of the countries that lag behind in respect of gender equality and in signing and implementing gender protocols.
Gender protocols signed by African countries are said to be hardly ever implemented. Botswana is one of the countries that lag behind in respect of gender equality and in signing and implementing gender protocols.