Source: The Independent
The government of Uganda recently directed the Chinese embassy not to give out travel permits to Ugandan women under the age of 35 intending to travel to China for business. The directive came at a time amid reports that some women end up into prostitution instead of real business.Source: Observer
Nine candidates, one of them a Kenyan ambassador, have been nominated for the post of World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General.The candidates nominated by their respective governments, include three women and six men.
Source: UN News CEntre
The United Nations official dealing with conflict-related sexual violence today welcomed the Security Council’s imposition of sanctions on two armed groups active in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the Forces Démocratiques pour la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and 23 March Movement (M23).
The United Nations official dealing with conflict-related sexual violence today welcomed the Security Council’s imposition of sanctions on two armed groups active in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the Forces Démocratiques pour la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and 23 March Movement (M23).
Source: United Nations
From the ratification of a United Nations convention on domestic worker rights to landmark laws on harassment to the conviction of a former president for war crimes, this timeline is a snapshot of some of the gender equality achievements in 2012.
From the ratification of a United Nations convention on domestic worker rights to landmark laws on harassment to the conviction of a former president for war crimes, this timeline is a snapshot of some of the gender equality achievements in 2012.
Source: AllAfrica
Women and girls run the risk of being left behind in scientific and technological fields if countries do not put measures in place to address discrimination and change traditional attitudes, the United Nations said today, warning that this gap constitutes an obstacle to nations' progress.
Women and girls run the risk of being left behind in scientific and technological fields if countries do not put measures in place to address discrimination and change traditional attitudes, the United Nations said today, warning that this gap constitutes an obstacle to nations' progress.
Source: AllAfrica
Human Rights and Transitional Justice Minister Samir Dilou received, on Monday in Tunis, a delegation of the United Nations Working group in charge of the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice.
Source: Voice of America
Women played a major role in the revolution that brought down Egypt's old government. But nearly two years on, many say they have seen little reward. In terms of physical security, activists say the plight of women is getting worse.Source: The New Vision
It is now considered dangerous for an outsider to witness. But determination led me to the land of the Sabiny to see how far the fight against this illegal practice has gone.
Source: AllAfrica
THE year 2012 has gone but it has left deep scars of gender-based violence (GBV) which has become a common characteristic not only to Central province but the country's society as a whole, as highlighted by the Zambian media.
THE year 2012 has gone but it has left deep scars of gender-based violence (GBV) which has become a common characteristic not only to Central province but the country's society as a whole, as highlighted by the Zambian media.
Source: AllAfrica
In the southern Senegal village of Kael Bessel, female genital mutilation is no longer a taboo subject. Sexagenarian Fatoumata Sabaly speaks freely about female circumcision and girls' rights with her friends.
In the southern Senegal village of Kael Bessel, female genital mutilation is no longer a taboo subject. Sexagenarian Fatoumata Sabaly speaks freely about female circumcision and girls' rights with her friends.
Source: IRIN
Swazi women are organizing to promote their rights and welfare, convinced that discriminatory laws are at odds with the essential roles they play in their families and in their country’s economy.
Swazi women are organizing to promote their rights and welfare, convinced that discriminatory laws are at odds with the essential roles they play in their families and in their country’s economy.
Source: UN WOMEN
Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet will highlight the urgent need for increasing women’s participation as the foundation for nation building and economic progress during her forthcoming trip to West Africa.
Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet will highlight the urgent need for increasing women’s participation as the foundation for nation building and economic progress during her forthcoming trip to West Africa.
Source: UN Radio
Conflict-related sexual violence persists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where thousands of people were displaced around the city of Goma as a result of the latest attacks by the rebel group M23.
Conflict-related sexual violence persists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where thousands of people were displaced around the city of Goma as a result of the latest attacks by the rebel group M23.
Source: ReliefWeb
More than 80,000 people in The Gambia are benefiting from a government project that reclaims and develops degraded land to use for agriculture.
More than 80,000 people in The Gambia are benefiting from a government project that reclaims and develops degraded land to use for agriculture.
Source: UN WOMEN
Statement by Michelle Bachelet, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, on death of Delhi student.
Statement by Michelle Bachelet, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, on death of Delhi student.
Source: VOA
Women played a major role in the revolution that brought down Egypt's old government. But nearly two years on, many say they have seen little reward. In terms of physical security, activists say the plight of women is getting worse.
Women played a major role in the revolution that brought down Egypt's old government. But nearly two years on, many say they have seen little reward. In terms of physical security, activists say the plight of women is getting worse.
Source: TheAfricaReport
Expanding free primary education has been a policy success in the past decade; now the focus is on secondary education.
Expanding free primary education has been a policy success in the past decade; now the focus is on secondary education.
Source: UN Radio
An investigation carried out by the United Nations has revealed wide-ranging human rights violations committed by Congolese army soldiers and the fighters belonging to the M23 rebel group in the aftermath of the clashes for the control of Goma town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An investigation carried out by the United Nations has revealed wide-ranging human rights violations committed by Congolese army soldiers and the fighters belonging to the M23 rebel group in the aftermath of the clashes for the control of Goma town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Source: Daily Times
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has joined other groups worldwide to call on world leaders including President Goodluck Jonathan, to act to stop violence against women that has continued unabated, so as “to save Nigerian women from needless deaths.”
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has joined other groups worldwide to call on world leaders including President Goodluck Jonathan, to act to stop violence against women that has continued unabated, so as “to save Nigerian women from needless deaths.”
Source: CNN
From fighting cancer and sparking revolutions to digitally transferring cash and bringing people together, mobile phones are increasingly being used in pioneering ways across Africa, helping to save lives and transform the continent.
From fighting cancer and sparking revolutions to digitally transferring cash and bringing people together, mobile phones are increasingly being used in pioneering ways across Africa, helping to save lives and transform the continent.