Source: The Daily Observer
The European Union charge d' affaires in The Gambia has bemoaned the widespread violence against women, saying "thousands of women and girls are victims of gender-based violence every single day in the form of sexual abuse, trafficking or early and forced marriage".
The European Union charge d' affaires in The Gambia has bemoaned the widespread violence against women, saying "thousands of women and girls are victims of gender-based violence every single day in the form of sexual abuse, trafficking or early and forced marriage".
Source: National Times
It is more dangerous to be a civilian woman than a soldier in many conflict zones today.
Source: Voice of America
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section says the program is part of a year-long mentoring programme for young women journalists to help improve their reporting skills and prepare them for decision-making positions within the media.
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section says the program is part of a year-long mentoring programme for young women journalists to help improve their reporting skills and prepare them for decision-making positions within the media.
Source: The Zimbabwean
The Research and Advocacy Unit is deeply concerned with the manner in which political violence has contributed to poverty among rural women. Political violence as witnessed during the 2008 disputed elections resulted in the injury of many women, leaving them maimed and unable to fend for their families. Breadwinners were killed or disappeared resulting in income losses and at times forcing families into abject poverty.
The Research and Advocacy Unit is deeply concerned with the manner in which political violence has contributed to poverty among rural women. Political violence as witnessed during the 2008 disputed elections resulted in the injury of many women, leaving them maimed and unable to fend for their families. Breadwinners were killed or disappeared resulting in income losses and at times forcing families into abject poverty.
Source: Angola Press
Angola's minister of Justice, Guilhermina Prata, said Wednesday in Luanda that the adoption of the Law on Domestic Violence in Angola results from the commitment shown by political power to tackle the social issues, especially involving women and children.
Angola's minister of Justice, Guilhermina Prata, said Wednesday in Luanda that the adoption of the Law on Domestic Violence in Angola results from the commitment shown by political power to tackle the social issues, especially involving women and children.
Source: IRIN
A ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) finding former Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga guilty of conscripting child soldiers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Ituri region is good news in the fight against impunity but more crimes there should be prosecuted, say analysts.
A ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) finding former Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga guilty of conscripting child soldiers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Ituri region is good news in the fight against impunity but more crimes there should be prosecuted, say analysts.
Source: The Southern Times
The launch was on International Women’s Day (March 8). The framework replaces the National Gender Policy of 1997.
The launch was on International Women’s Day (March 8). The framework replaces the National Gender Policy of 1997.
Source: The Guardian
The verdict over 'virginity tests' was a blow to the feminist struggle in Egypt. Here, the woman who sacrificed everything to bring the case to court, warns that women's rights are now under threat from two sides - the military and the Islamists.
The verdict over 'virginity tests' was a blow to the feminist struggle in Egypt. Here, the woman who sacrificed everything to bring the case to court, warns that women's rights are now under threat from two sides - the military and the Islamists.
Source: Heritage
The United Nations (UN) through the UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet, has called for the full empowerment and participation of women aimed at finding enduring solutions to major changes globally.
The United Nations (UN) through the UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet, has called for the full empowerment and participation of women aimed at finding enduring solutions to major changes globally.
Source: Vibe Ghana
Madam Sheila Minka Premo, a Lawyer and Gender Advocate, has observed that some Ghanaian cultural beliefs and practices, hindered women from participating actively in politics.
Madam Sheila Minka Premo, a Lawyer and Gender Advocate, has observed that some Ghanaian cultural beliefs and practices, hindered women from participating actively in politics.
Source: Public Agenda
Women's participation in national decision making has shaped, and continues to shape, the political direction and destiny of Ghana. The role played by women in the struggle for Ghana's independence in 1957 cannot be over-emphasised.
Women's participation in national decision making has shaped, and continues to shape, the political direction and destiny of Ghana. The role played by women in the struggle for Ghana's independence in 1957 cannot be over-emphasised.
Source: Gender Links
Delegates to the first Zambia Gender Justice and Local Government Summit have called on the government and political parties to take special measures to increase women's participation in decision-making and redouble efforts to end gender violence.
Delegates to the first Zambia Gender Justice and Local Government Summit have called on the government and political parties to take special measures to increase women's participation in decision-making and redouble efforts to end gender violence.
Source: 7th Space Interactive
South Africa celebrated this year's International Women's Day with calls for African leaders to advance women's participation in politics and empowering them economically.
South Africa celebrated this year's International Women's Day with calls for African leaders to advance women's participation in politics and empowering them economically.
Source: IPS
When the United Nations concluded a two-week session highlighting the plight of rural women last week, the meetings singled out both the achievements and shortcomings of the ongoing relentless battle for gender equality in a world still dominated - and overwhelmingly ruled - by men.
When the United Nations concluded a two-week session highlighting the plight of rural women last week, the meetings singled out both the achievements and shortcomings of the ongoing relentless battle for gender equality in a world still dominated - and overwhelmingly ruled - by men.
Source: AllAfrica
Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, Steven Gaojia has cautioned women from the All Political Parties Women Association, APPWA not to politicise gender issues.
Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs, Steven Gaojia has cautioned women from the All Political Parties Women Association, APPWA not to politicise gender issues.
Source: New Vision
AS Australia joins East Africa in celebrating International Women's Day, we acknowledge the important advances that have been made in parts of this region towards achieving greater gender equality.
AS Australia joins East Africa in celebrating International Women's Day, we acknowledge the important advances that have been made in parts of this region towards achieving greater gender equality.
Source: The Rwanda Focus
On March 8, nations around the globe marked the International Women's Day for the 102nd time since it was first observed in 1910.
On March 8, nations around the globe marked the International Women's Day for the 102nd time since it was first observed in 1910.
Source: The Rwanda Focus
Building confidence among women is vital for empowering women to play a more sustainable role in national development, women leaders have said.
Building confidence among women is vital for empowering women to play a more sustainable role in national development, women leaders have said.
Source: United States Africa Command
U.S. Africa Command staff members came together for a luncheon to celebrate International Women's Day on Kelley Barracks, March 8, 2012.
U.S. Africa Command staff members came together for a luncheon to celebrate International Women's Day on Kelley Barracks, March 8, 2012.
Source: The New Times
Over 2,000 women who formerly ran illegal business in the city of Kigali have benefited from Agaseke project, the authorities have said.This was said yesterday during the official launch of Agaseke Exhibition Week at Petit Stade in Kigali where several products are showcased.
Over 2,000 women who formerly ran illegal business in the city of Kigali have benefited from Agaseke project, the authorities have said.This was said yesterday during the official launch of Agaseke Exhibition Week at Petit Stade in Kigali where several products are showcased.