- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – President of the Republic of Liberia
- Joyce Banda – President of the Republic of Malawi
- Catherine Samba-Panza – Interim President of the Central African Republic
There is progress here and there on the continent regarding women's rights . We must go much further to ensure greater gender equality in Africa. It is not just a matter of justice....When women take their rightful place at the negotiating table, in the parliament and in leadership positions across society, we can unleash Africa’s enormous potential..." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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Source: The New Times
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development ended at the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the commitment to establish universal sustainable development goals to create a stronger international architecture needed to support sustainable development.
Source: Libya Herald
In the lead-up to the forthcoming National Assembly elections on 7 July, female candidates will have the support of a national campaign entitled ‘My Voice for Her.’
Source: Concord Times
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Democracy NCD has called on women to activelyparticipate in the politics of the country.
Source: Women's eNews
If the Islamists in parliament hold power, they could erase years of legal gains for women. But if the military has its way, a police state could re-emerge.
Now that Algeria has the largest proportion of women lawmakers in the Arab world, workmen at the national assembly building have some urgent modifications to make.
Source: IRIN
Egypt's presidential run-off, in which around 50 million people are expected to vote on 16-17 June, is spotlighting challenges such as poverty alleviation, the role of NGOs, and environmental issues.
Source: News of Rwanda
Rwanda's First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame and six other African First Ladies and many personalities Monday 11th June 2012 met in Libreville the capital of Gabon in a one day meeting codenamed "Dialogue for Action".
The 4th edition of the annual Conference of the African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) Wednesday officially opened at the Sheraton Hotel on the theme; 'Empowerment For Impact'.
Source: Pambazuka News
In just a few weeks, Malawi's new president, Joyce Banda, announced she would decriminalise same sex relationships, disposed of the excesses of her predecessor (the $13.3million presidential jet and fleet of 60 Mercedes), embarked on an austerity drive to end a shortage of foreign currency and refused to invite President Al Bashir of Sudan to the AU summit in Malawi over his indictment by the International Criminal Court, forcing the AU to move the summit to Ethiopia.
The Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre yesterday launched ‘Women in Leadership Project’, in Accra to ensure that women’s participation in politics and public life was effective and responsive to their priorities.
Source: News Track India
The South African Police Union has condemned the appointment of new woman police commissioner Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega citing lack of police experience.