Source: International Labour Orgainsation (ILO)
The need to have more women in the world’s still male-dominated boardrooms has gained widespread recognition but there is also strong disagreement on how to go about it.
The need to have more women in the world’s still male-dominated boardrooms has gained widespread recognition but there is also strong disagreement on how to go about it.
Source: Pambazuka
Although some states in Nigeria have enacted relevant laws, not much has been done in terms of public enlightenment, enforcement and attitude change. Domestic violence is still treated as a ‘domestic affair’.
Although some states in Nigeria have enacted relevant laws, not much has been done in terms of public enlightenment, enforcement and attitude change. Domestic violence is still treated as a ‘domestic affair’.
Source: The Zimbabwean
A passion for members of her sex, innovative ideas and the audacity to step out of her comfort zone are all elements that keep Joice Dube (59) working hard to transform her community.
A passion for members of her sex, innovative ideas and the audacity to step out of her comfort zone are all elements that keep Joice Dube (59) working hard to transform her community.
Source: The Himalayan Times
HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICEKATHMANDU: Two years after scaling the highest mountains in Australia and Russia, the all-women Nepali mountaineer team is all set to climb Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the tallest peak of Africa, with the theme ‘A journey to educate young girls’ from March 1-7 next year.
Source: AllAfrica
Windhoek — Orphans of varying ages who live at Megameno Orphanage in Shandumbala, Katutura will have a reason to smile for a while after the Tanzania Women's Group in Windhoek paid them a surprise visit over the weekend.
Source: IPP Media
In the wake of continued activist campaigns for women’s rights, the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) has voiced for recognition of women in the new nation Constitution whose process is underway countrywide.
In the wake of continued activist campaigns for women’s rights, the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) has voiced for recognition of women in the new nation Constitution whose process is underway countrywide.
Source: TrustLaw
Are the rights of women seriously under threat in post-revolution countries like Tunisia, Egypt and Libya? There are grounds for concern, but it is too early to tell, activists and experts say.
Are the rights of women seriously under threat in post-revolution countries like Tunisia, Egypt and Libya? There are grounds for concern, but it is too early to tell, activists and experts say.
Source:Vanguard
Alliances for Africa (AfA) strongly condemns the decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) for suspending the swearing in of Hon. Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo as a judge of the Court of Appeal on the basis of her state of origin.
Alliances for Africa (AfA) strongly condemns the decision of the National Judicial Council (NJC) for suspending the swearing in of Hon. Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo as a judge of the Court of Appeal on the basis of her state of origin.
Source: The New Dawn
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf receives France’s highest award and public distinction, the Grand Croix of the Légion d’Honneur this Wednesday, November 7 from the President of the French Republic, François Hollande.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf receives France’s highest award and public distinction, the Grand Croix of the Légion d’Honneur this Wednesday, November 7 from the President of the French Republic, François Hollande.
Source: UNDP
We continue to live in a world that is profoundly unequal, where the opportunities are not the same for men and women.
We continue to live in a world that is profoundly unequal, where the opportunities are not the same for men and women.
Source: United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Realizing women’s cultural rights can play a key role in ensuring that women’s rights are respected more widely.
Realizing women’s cultural rights can play a key role in ensuring that women’s rights are respected more widely.
Source: USA Today
The rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power in Egypt has brought with it a new group of female politicians who say they are determined to bring more women into leadership roles — and at the same time want to consecrate a deeply conservative Islamic vision for women in Egypt.
The rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power in Egypt has brought with it a new group of female politicians who say they are determined to bring more women into leadership roles — and at the same time want to consecrate a deeply conservative Islamic vision for women in Egypt.
Source: IRIN
As Ethiopia imposes increasing restrictions on foreign-backed NGOs, cooperatives - which have boosted the country’s coffee industry - are being championed as a preferred model for economic development.
As Ethiopia imposes increasing restrictions on foreign-backed NGOs, cooperatives - which have boosted the country’s coffee industry - are being championed as a preferred model for economic development.
Source: The New Dawn
The Liberian Education Trust-Monrovia (LET) has received a US$75,000 scholarship grant to support 500 girls in schools and build staff capacity, among others.
The Liberian Education Trust-Monrovia (LET) has received a US$75,000 scholarship grant to support 500 girls in schools and build staff capacity, among others.
Source: UN News Centre
West African women leaders this week participated in a United Nations-led conference held in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, to discuss ways to increase women’s leadership and involvement in ensuring peace and security in the region.
West African women leaders this week participated in a United Nations-led conference held in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, to discuss ways to increase women’s leadership and involvement in ensuring peace and security in the region.
Source: World Food Programme
A group of women in Darfur say they’re ready to move beyond food assistance thanks to a set of skills they’ve learned through a WFP-supported project that teaches women in the troubled region how to make their own fuel-efficient cook stoves.
A group of women in Darfur say they’re ready to move beyond food assistance thanks to a set of skills they’ve learned through a WFP-supported project that teaches women in the troubled region how to make their own fuel-efficient cook stoves.
Source: Radio Netherlands Wordwide
The series of prostitute murders that occurred this past summer in Rwanda’s capital has revived debate on the world’s oldest profession. On the whole, the country’s very modest population opposes the legalisation of prostitution. However, some young people, not to mention the sex workers themselves, are promoting more pragmatic solutions for safety in the industry.
The series of prostitute murders that occurred this past summer in Rwanda’s capital has revived debate on the world’s oldest profession. On the whole, the country’s very modest population opposes the legalisation of prostitution. However, some young people, not to mention the sex workers themselves, are promoting more pragmatic solutions for safety in the industry.
Source: The Guardian
New research also reveals three-quarters of DRC men believe women who do not dress decently are asking to be raped.
New research also reveals three-quarters of DRC men believe women who do not dress decently are asking to be raped.
Source: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
A women's group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo urged authorities Monday to guarantee the safety of a doctor who founded a rape victims clinic but fled the country after an attempt on his life.
A women's group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo urged authorities Monday to guarantee the safety of a doctor who founded a rape victims clinic but fled the country after an attempt on his life.
Source: Africa Review
Liberian Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee has decried the low level of women's participation in governance in West Africa despite hope brought about by their recent achievements.
Liberian Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee has decried the low level of women's participation in governance in West Africa despite hope brought about by their recent achievements.