Source: IOL News
The Moroccan government is considering changes to women's rights legislation after the suicide of 16-year-old Amina Filali, who was forced to marry her rapist and whose story has shocked Morocco.
Source: The Independent
A few weeks ago, on 8 March, the world celebrated International Women's Day, which serves as a clarion call to honor girls' and women's contributions to their families, communities and nations. As our global population swells to over 7 billion, we must heed this call by working to ensure that every girl and woman lives a long, healthy and happy life.
Source: UNDP
Since 1990, the baseline year against which we measure progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, millions of people have been lifted out of poverty. The world is within reach of seeing every child enrolled in primary school, and many fewer lives are being lost to hunger and disease. Overall people are healthier, wealthier, and better educated than ever before.
Since 1990, the baseline year against which we measure progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, millions of people have been lifted out of poverty. The world is within reach of seeing every child enrolled in primary school, and many fewer lives are being lost to hunger and disease. Overall people are healthier, wealthier, and better educated than ever before.
Source: Vanguard
A wake up call has gone to Nigerian women to be more active in order to take their rightful position in every aspect of the country's economy.
A wake up call has gone to Nigerian women to be more active in order to take their rightful position in every aspect of the country's economy.
Source: The New Times
The new Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), Prof. Lumu Alphonse Ntumba Luaba, has reiterated the need eliminate armed militia if the region is to rid itself of sexual atrocities.
The new Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), Prof. Lumu Alphonse Ntumba Luaba, has reiterated the need eliminate armed militia if the region is to rid itself of sexual atrocities.
Source: Voice of America
“Free at last” after decades of civil war with the north, South Sudan is building a nation from scratch. As women flood to the world’s newest capital city, Juba, aid agencies say an effect of so many years of violence is that most women are unaware of their rights. One Israeli group, though, is battling to stamp out gender-based violence.
“Free at last” after decades of civil war with the north, South Sudan is building a nation from scratch. As women flood to the world’s newest capital city, Juba, aid agencies say an effect of so many years of violence is that most women are unaware of their rights. One Israeli group, though, is battling to stamp out gender-based violence.
Source: Voice of America
Countries that invest in women’s employment, health, and education are likely to have better outcomes, said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the recent Women in the World Summit.
Countries that invest in women’s employment, health, and education are likely to have better outcomes, said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the recent Women in the World Summit.
Source: Angola Press
The assistant Ombudsperson, Maria da Conceição de Almeida Sango, has defended that the women who currently hold leadership or other relevant posts in the country, in various areas, have achieved these positions through their own commitment, and not exclusively because of the state policy on gender.
The assistant Ombudsperson, Maria da Conceição de Almeida Sango, has defended that the women who currently hold leadership or other relevant posts in the country, in various areas, have achieved these positions through their own commitment, and not exclusively because of the state policy on gender.
Source: IRIN
Congolese refugees in Oruchinga camp, southwestern Uganda, have welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) guilty verdict against former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rebel leader Thomas Lubanga. Some of the refugees are survivors of attacks by Lubanga’s forces.
Congolese refugees in Oruchinga camp, southwestern Uganda, have welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) guilty verdict against former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rebel leader Thomas Lubanga. Some of the refugees are survivors of attacks by Lubanga’s forces.
Source: Vibe Ghana
Mr Sulemana Gbene, Assistant Programme Manager of Plan Ghana has called on women and young girls to be tactical in demanding their rights from men in order not to provoke them.
Mr Sulemana Gbene, Assistant Programme Manager of Plan Ghana has called on women and young girls to be tactical in demanding their rights from men in order not to provoke them.
Source: Financial Gazette
This instalment is dedicated to all women on account of International Women's Day (IWD) which is held annually on March 8.
This instalment is dedicated to all women on account of International Women's Day (IWD) which is held annually on March 8.
Source: Today's Zaman
Turkish lawmakers, who have studied constitutions of other countries from the perspective of gender equality, have found that the Rwandan and South African constitutions are picture perfect in that regard.
Turkish lawmakers, who have studied constitutions of other countries from the perspective of gender equality, have found that the Rwandan and South African constitutions are picture perfect in that regard.
Source: The New Times
Senate’s vice-president, Jeanne d’Arc Gakuba, has called on young girls to work diligently in order to improve their school performance.
Senate’s vice-president, Jeanne d’Arc Gakuba, has called on young girls to work diligently in order to improve their school performance.
Source: Daily Observer
Eight rural Liberian women, who left the country in September of 2011 for training in Solar Electrification at Barefoot College in Rajastah, India, returned home last Friday.
Eight rural Liberian women, who left the country in September of 2011 for training in Solar Electrification at Barefoot College in Rajastah, India, returned home last Friday.
Source: The New Times
Many women living with HIV are being denied their rights to inherit family property by their relatives.
Many women living with HIV are being denied their rights to inherit family property by their relatives.
Source: Myjoyonline
Defence Minister, Lt. Gen. J.H Smith (rtd) has challenged women to be more proactive on issues of gender, peace and security especially in Ghana.
Defence Minister, Lt. Gen. J.H Smith (rtd) has challenged women to be more proactive on issues of gender, peace and security especially in Ghana.
Source: IRIN
The scope of microfinance to lift poor people out of poverty and provide mechanisms of empowerment is being challenged as questions are raised about the supporting evidence.
The scope of microfinance to lift poor people out of poverty and provide mechanisms of empowerment is being challenged as questions are raised about the supporting evidence.
Source: CNN
Demonstrators rallied Saturday in Morocco's capital, demanding the North African nation reform its rape laws following a teenage girl's suicide after her father said a judge mandated that she marry her alleged rapist -- allowing him to stay out of jail.
Demonstrators rallied Saturday in Morocco's capital, demanding the North African nation reform its rape laws following a teenage girl's suicide after her father said a judge mandated that she marry her alleged rapist -- allowing him to stay out of jail.
Source: UN WOMEN
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet comments on the ending of the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women without agreed conclusions.
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet comments on the ending of the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women without agreed conclusions.
Source: All Africa (Concord times)
Women constitute 51% of Sierra Leone's population, yet only 16 out of 112 elected parliamentarians are women. Furthermore, even though 12 parliamentary seats are reserved for Paramount Chiefs, women hardly occupy these seats.
Women constitute 51% of Sierra Leone's population, yet only 16 out of 112 elected parliamentarians are women. Furthermore, even though 12 parliamentary seats are reserved for Paramount Chiefs, women hardly occupy these seats.