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…
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The Weinstein Effect – the Global Scourge of Sexual Harassment & Exploitation
Africa — When the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA’s) Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd, detailed an incident involving the Hollywood mogul Harvey…
Senate to End Violence Against Women, Gender Inequality
Nigeria, Abuja: Worried by all forms of discrimination and violence against women, the Senate has waded into the ugly thriving trend,…
Tanzania: Zanzibar to Amend Laws to Fight Gender-Based Violence
Zanzibar — Zanzibar government plans to amend some of its laws to strengthen the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in the…
South Africa: Victory for Sexual Assault Victims
Pretoria — Victims of sexual assault offences dating back more than 20 years might now feel encouraged to report their…
Landmark Bill On Marriage Age Passed
The Malawi Parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark bill to amend the Constitution and harmonise the age of a child…
Leading From the South: Call for Proposals
Call for Proposals: AWDF is one of four Women’s Funds from the Global South managing Leading from the South –…
Law Reforms to Combat Gender Based Violence
Sudan: Has created a special unit in the Ministry of Justice to address GBV. The government enacted law reforms to…
Nigeria: Contradictory laws on Rape and Infant Marriage
Nigeria: A proposed law circumscribes the rights of women, from birth. A closer look at the last laws the previous National…
Congo-Kinshasa: Mobile Court Delivers Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence in DRC
DRC: After hearing 65 cases of alleged sexual violence, an innovative mobile civilian court system has concluded its proceedings last…