Let the Women Lead Us Into A Better Future
The women of South Africa have had enough, and they are ready to lead. For centuries, under British colonial rule,…
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Make the Women’s Vote Count.
According to Electoral institute for Sustainable Democracy data, more than 15 African countries will be holding elections this year. Both…
Sexual harassment, intimidation hinder women’s participation in elections
Nigeria: A coalition of NGOs and other stakeholders on Tuesday identified sexual harassment, intimidation and lack of support as some…
Mauritius designates its first woman president
Mauritius: On thursday may have its First Woman President after the Parliament approves Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. The government of Mauritius today designated her…
Tunisia’s female politicians prepare to seize their chance in local polls
Tunisia: The new constitution’s promised decentralisation of power offers a chance for women to enter politics, but will the devolution be…
Kenya: Women MPs Threaten Suit Over Gender Rule
Kenya: Women MPs may move to court to challenge the publication of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill that seeks…
Why We Need More African Women in Parliaments
An African woman has been married for 13 years and for every day of those 13 years she worked hard…
Kenya: Women MPs Wants DPP to Probe Sexual Harassment in Parliament
Kenya: More than 50 women parliamentarians on Wednesday urged the Director of Public Prosecutions to investigate claims of sexual harassment against…
Why have women been excluded from peace-building in Sudan?
Why have women been excluded from peace-building in Sudan? The 22-year-conflict in Sudan, which consumed so much of the country’s…
Domestic Violence Act Coalition in Uganda Lobby’s the Speaker of Parliament for Implementation of the Law
On August 19th 2014, 20 representatives of the Domestic Violence Act Coalition reached out to the Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Hon. Rebecca…