Women and children are the most vulnerable in wars. Considering that mothers are mostly affected by the welfare of their children, war has several negative psychological effects on them due to physical and emotional abuse.
"The discrimination against women means any distinction, exclusion, restriction or any differential treatment based on sex and whose objectives or effects compromise or destroy the recognition, enjoyment or the exercise by the women regardless of their marital status, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in all sphere of life" (Heyns et al, 62).
POLICE in Harare have embarked on a blitz arresting women in bars and night spots, accusing them of engaging in prostitution, a move roundly condemned by women and human rights organisations.
As the National House of Traditional Leaders lobbies for gay rights to be excised from the Constitution, and the chair of the Constitutional Review Committee sprouts anti-gay statements, lesbians and gays continue to be subject to violent attacks.
Since the last parliamentary elections, Rwanda has been the first country in the world where women hold a majority in one of the chambers of parliament - with 56% in the chamber of deputies. There are also a good number of top female officials in the executive, whether as Ministers or heads of institutions.
Rival armed groups in Congo's eastern provinces are targeting each other's families, killing children, women and the elderly in some of the country's worst violence in years, officials said on Friday.
Women of all races and politics must set aside their differences and fight patriarchy, Angie Motshekga, president of the ANC Women’s League, said in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Source: Office of the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said Government should play a major role in addressing gender based violence which limits women's participation in nation development.
Source: IOL
Opinion - Our country is caught in a firestorm in which white and black men are debating the relative dignity or disparagement of portraying one very powerful man's genitalia, with much fire and passion.
Source: BuaNews
President Jacob Zuma has called on communities to expose and report all those who abuse children.
Source: Zimbabwejournalists.com
"Good morning and thank you for coming – and I wish you a Happy Africa Day.
Source: IPS
Three years ago, the African Union began a continent-wide campaign to reduce the number of women who die when pregnant or giving birth.
Source: Science and Development Network
We need to revive the rights-based agenda and realign research priorities for women's health, says Priya Shetty.
Source: Voice of America
"We have the power." That was the war cry of about 300 women meeting in the Zimbabwean capital after President Robert Mugabe officially opened the GlobalPower Women Network Africa conference.
Source: Voice of America
Globally, the number of maternal deaths has been cut in half since 1990. But, in Nigeria 40,000 women die each year because of pregnancy complications. Aid organizations say poverty, isolation and dangerous traditions are the heart of the problem while some mothers say there are simply no doctors at the hospital.
Source: All Africa
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Zainab Maina has said that Nigeria of tomorrow would be better if children grew up internalising a culture of peace.
Source: The Zimbabwean
He was speaking in Harare on the first day of a two day summit organised by GlobalPower Women Network Africa whose objective is to generate action for women's empowerment and the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls.
The Secretary General of the East Africa Community Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera today launched the East African Women in Business Platform (EAWiBP) in Arusha. The new platform is aimed at promoting women's participation in the EAC trade and integration process.
The executive director of African Centre for Democracy and Human Right Studies (ACDHRS) has said that women perspectives are vital for national development.
Source: The Daily Observer
The head of the United Nations Government, Joint Program on Gender Based Violence (GBV), has called on the Government of Liberia to improve incentives for women officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP).