Posted by Lucky Kobugabe in News on November 21, 2019Bogaletch, “the woman who began the rebellion of Ethiopian women” commonly known as Boge, dedicated her life to empowering women…
Ethiopia, Feminism, FGM, Sexual Violence, Women's Rights Posted by Lucky Kobugabe in News on October 21, 2019Ahead of the SVRI Conference in South Africa, Members of the Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM), Global Women’s…
Africa, Empowering Women, Femicide, Feminism, Sexual Violence, South Africa, Women's Rights Posted by Lucky Kobugabe in News on September 11, 2019Several women, including long-time community activists, took center stage nationally this past week during the massive marches in Cape Town…
Feminism, Gender Equality, Gender Equity, Human Rights Defenders, Sexual Violence, Solidarity, South Africa Posted by Lucky Kobugabe in News on September 4, 2019The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and the World Bank Group (WBG) are seeking applications for innovative research and interventions…
Africa, Africa and Development, Empowering Women, Gender Equality, Human Rights Defenders, Sexual Violence, VAW, Women's Rights Posted by Lucky Kobugabe in News on August 26, 2019There is a growing attention on addressing harassment at formal and informal workplaces. Several initiatives are being taken to making…
Africa, Empowering Women, Gender Equity, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, VAW, VAWG Posted by GBV Network in Announcements, News on July 8, 2019The Evaluation Fund is launching a Call for Proposals in collaboration with the Global & African Partnerships to End Violence…
Empowering Women, Gender Equality, Sexual Violence, VAW, VAWG Posted by GBV Network in News on February 11, 2019President Julius Bio has upped the maximum punishment for rape of a minor and called on the country to address…
Africa, Gender Equality, Sexual Violence, VAWG Posted by GBV Network in News on October 8, 2018If all men would act and think like Congolese gynecologist Denis Mukwege, it would be a better world. DW’s Susanne…
Africa, Empowering Women, Gender Equality, Sexual Violence, VAWG, Women's Rights Posted by GBV Network in News on September 17, 2018Deputy President David Mabuza has called on South African men to change to stop the scourge of gender-based violence in…
Africa, Empowering Women, Gender Equality, Sexual Violence, South Africa, VAWG Posted by GBV Network in News on September 10, 2018GENEVA (5 September 2018) — Rollback and regression on respect for international human rights norms threatens the sexual and reproductive…
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