Source: Bernama
UNITED NATIONS -- South African Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has slammed the political declaration adopted at the start of this year's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), arguing that it makes very little reference to women's human rights while completely excluding language on sexual and reproductive health.
Source: GenderLinks
If you randomly pick a person on the street in a remote part of any African country and ask them what they know about women's rights, whatever the tone of voice - angry or excited, they are likely to mention "Beijingwake to the challenge: African women's leadership at Beijing+20"
Source: Citifmonline
Ghanaians are the becoming healthier, better educated, more politically enfranchised and freer to express their views than any other African nation, a new report released by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) has found.
Source: AFKinsider
Private equity financing is not easy to come by, even in a market as hot as Africa. The competition for funding is fierce, and the way the numbers play out is part of the bottom line. Businesses need to demonstrate not only success to date, but a strong potential for growth, expansion, and of course exit potential.
Source: The Guardian
Nimalka Fernando was called a sex worker and a traitor for campaigning for peace in war-torn Sri Lanka. A photo of her head was pasted on to a naked women’s body and published. People were encouraged to stone or kill her.
Source: Daily Independent
A near balanced inclusion in governance awaits Nigerian women as soon as President Jonathan is sworn into office for a second term as the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has assured of a review of the current 35 per cent affirmative action to 45 per cent in the next administration.
Source: SABC
The ninth parliament of Lesotho has elected Ntlhoi Motsamai as Speaker of the National Assembly.
Source: UN News Centre
The greater participation of women and girls in sports can help lift their involvement in society, fight gender stereotypes and accelerate progress towards gender parity, the head of the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment declared today.
Source: GhanaWeb
Women organisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Convention People's Party (CPP) are advocating reforms to their party constitutions to allow for more women to seek political office.
Source: IPS News
Governments must do more to address the impacts of forced disappearances of women, according to an international justice report released Monday.
Source: Cameroon Tribune
A new curriculum under the patronage of Cameroonian's First Lady will be launched soon by IAI Cameroon.
Source: Times Live
If we depart from Western feminist ideals and think about African women and their agency, the doek doesn't have to be seen as a symbol of oppression, says Cape Town performance artist Sindi Mkaza-Siboto.
Source: UN News Centre
Twenty years ago in Beijing, countries signed on to a comprehensive global blueprint for gender equality and women's empowerment, and achieving that goal remains "humanity's biggest project," according to senior United Nations official Lakshmi Puri.
Source: Malawi News Agency
Minister of Health Dr Jean Kalilani has encouraged women in Nkhotakota to utilise the Chipatala Cha Pa Foni (CCPF) concept.
Source: New Era
The Deputy Prime Minister-designate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah believes the 6th National Assembly will be dynamic, effective and constructive as the 43 women elected to the august House are more than ready to take up their positions in the legislature.
Source: IPS News Agency
Rural women make major contributions to rural economies by producing and processing food, feeding and caring for families, generating income and contributing to the overall well-being of their households – but, in many countries, they face discrimination in access to agricultural assets, education, healthcare and employment, among others, preventing them from fully enjoying their basic rights.
Source: The Guardian
Despite the rhetoric on eradicating sexual violence in conflict, there are few signs of a commensurate increase in donor funding for programmes to protect women. Meanwhile, a lack of accurate data on what's being spent where is hindering efforts to monitor and evaluate what is working.
Source: The Nigerian Observer
A Non Governmental Organisation, the Echoes of Women in Africa Initiative (ECOWA), has called on the federal government to ensure the safety and security of women during the upcoming general elections.
Source: Independentngonline
Abuja — The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, and other partners have called on the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, to, as a matter of urgency, expedite action on the passage of the Violence Against Persons' Prohibition (VAPP) Bill before the end of this 7th Assembly.
Source: The New Times
New technologies and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook provide huge opportunities for business women to market their enterprises and products, Duncan Muchangi, the Hellofood manager, has said. "The difference is that today's business woman has a lot of opportunities to market and grow her enterprise compared to her counterpart five years ago, thanks to social media tools to enable businesses to reach hundreds or thousands of potential customers online," he said.