Source: IRIN
Supporters of the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) will today take to the streets of the capital Freetown for the last time before presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 17th November.
Supporters of the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) will today take to the streets of the capital Freetown for the last time before presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 17th November.
Source: UNFPA
Access to family planning is an essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for economic development, says new UNFPA report.
Access to family planning is an essential human right that unlocks unprecedented rewards for economic development, says new UNFPA report.
Source: IRIN
Cut off from development by five decades of civil war, South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world and high levels of infant mortality and morbidity. Large families struggle to get by in the war-ravaged new nation.
Cut off from development by five decades of civil war, South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world and high levels of infant mortality and morbidity. Large families struggle to get by in the war-ravaged new nation.
Source: United Nations Radio
The need for family planning in developing countries is the focus of this year's World Population Report of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The need for family planning in developing countries is the focus of this year's World Population Report of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Source: This Day Live
Citizenship should, by best practice, be defined by residency and domicile, with reasonable safeguards, writes Chino Obiagwu
Citizenship should, by best practice, be defined by residency and domicile, with reasonable safeguards, writes Chino Obiagwu
Source: SouthAfrica.info
Nearly two-thirds of South African women aged 15-49 are making use of modern contraceptives - in line with the average level for developed countries, and three times the average for sub-Saharan Africa - according to the State of World Population 2012 report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday.
Nearly two-thirds of South African women aged 15-49 are making use of modern contraceptives - in line with the average level for developed countries, and three times the average for sub-Saharan Africa - according to the State of World Population 2012 report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday.
Source: TrustLaw
In the wake of recent visits to the UK by both the Indonesian and Liberian Heads of State, Equality Now highlights the importance of integrating human rights issues - particularly those which affect women and girls - into policies relating to international trade and financial aid.
In the wake of recent visits to the UK by both the Indonesian and Liberian Heads of State, Equality Now highlights the importance of integrating human rights issues - particularly those which affect women and girls - into policies relating to international trade and financial aid.
Source: UNESCO
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), UNESCO has organized with the Permanent Delegations of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania a major day of debates and round tables to be held on 15 November, preceded by a number of cultural activities on 14 November.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), UNESCO has organized with the Permanent Delegations of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania a major day of debates and round tables to be held on 15 November, preceded by a number of cultural activities on 14 November.
Source: Independent
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is on a working visit to Paris, France, this November to attend the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), to be held at the UNESCO Headquarters.
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is on a working visit to Paris, France, this November to attend the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), to be held at the UNESCO Headquarters.
Source: The Arabic Netwrok for Human Rights Information
On Friday November 9th 2012, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), the New Women Foundation (NWF) and Women and Memory Forum (WMF) joined other global organizations in the 'One Day, One Struggle' campaign to celebrate everyday feminism, women's daily struggles, and commemorate the life of Iman Salama, the young woman who fought against harassment and lost her life as a result.
On Friday November 9th 2012, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), the New Women Foundation (NWF) and Women and Memory Forum (WMF) joined other global organizations in the 'One Day, One Struggle' campaign to celebrate everyday feminism, women's daily struggles, and commemorate the life of Iman Salama, the young woman who fought against harassment and lost her life as a result.
Source: The Namibian
IN the week that Mitt Romney’s presidential ambition came unstuck in the USA, a formidable team of women parliamentarians jetted into town in the service of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF).
IN the week that Mitt Romney’s presidential ambition came unstuck in the USA, a formidable team of women parliamentarians jetted into town in the service of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF).
Source: The Guardian
Countries told to reaffirm legal obligations ahead of crucial UN meeting on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Countries told to reaffirm legal obligations ahead of crucial UN meeting on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Source: US Today
Islamic law will be part of the new Egypt. The question is, how strict will it be?
Islamic law will be part of the new Egypt. The question is, how strict will it be?
Source: IRIN
On 17 November Sierra Leone will head to the polls as President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People’s Congress (APC) and his main rival Julius Maada Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) face off in what will be the country’s third election since the end of an 11-year civil war.
On 17 November Sierra Leone will head to the polls as President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People’s Congress (APC) and his main rival Julius Maada Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) face off in what will be the country’s third election since the end of an 11-year civil war.
Source: Bikyasmar
The leading Egyptian women’s rights organization, the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights (ECWR) has condemned the constituent assembly in the country tasked with writing the first post-uprising constitution.
The leading Egyptian women’s rights organization, the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights (ECWR) has condemned the constituent assembly in the country tasked with writing the first post-uprising constitution.
Source: Science Codex
There is widespread condemnation of female genital surgeries and it is considered a form of mutilation and a violation of human rights, but an international advisory group argues that poor understanding and unfair characterizations of the practice are not really helping.
There is widespread condemnation of female genital surgeries and it is considered a form of mutilation and a violation of human rights, but an international advisory group argues that poor understanding and unfair characterizations of the practice are not really helping.
Source: Tunisia Live
The dip that Tunisia’s economy took after the revolution has hit the average person hard. If you’re a woman, though, the odds are particularly stacked against you in the current labor market.
The dip that Tunisia’s economy took after the revolution has hit the average person hard. If you’re a woman, though, the odds are particularly stacked against you in the current labor market.
Source: IPS
Cameroon’s new biometric registration of voters may end up disenfranchising many potential voters, especially women in the country’s predominantly Muslim north where cultural practices may prevent them from having their photos taken.
Cameroon’s new biometric registration of voters may end up disenfranchising many potential voters, especially women in the country’s predominantly Muslim north where cultural practices may prevent them from having their photos taken.
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’.