Amina Mama on Militarism

“Development is about people, not guns. No amount of military power can bring about security in the absence

Africa's Beijing+20 – CSO Position Statement

​African women have been at the forefront of shaping the global agenda for women’s rights from the 3rd

On Beijing+20 – How we must move forward

By Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda November is a month of collective local and global reflection about women’s rights, empowerment and equality

Engage Online – Beijing+20

As you may know, the 20 year review of the Beijing Platform for Action, a landmark moment and

CIVIL SOCIETY CALLS FOR AN END TO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP

15 October 2014 On this International Day of Rural Women we, the undersigned organisations, call on African governments

FEMNET – A short clip

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsPgnrIJSho&w=560&h=315]   FEMNET – a Pan-African Feminist Network of over 400 women’s rights organizations continues to promote

CHILD MARRIAGE: A Violation of Human Rights

African Women – Powering the African Dream

Did you know today – 31st July – is Africa Women’s Day? The day was declared in 1962

“Runaway bride”

I am a runaway bride, this is what they call me in my village and I am embracing

Paying Tribute to Salwa

By Hibaaq Osman* Thursday, 26th June Today is a dark day in my heart. Our dear friend and

Paying Tribute to Maya Angelou – Every Woman Should

We are saddened by the news of the passing of Maya Angelou today at the age of 86

#TheAfricaWeWant Tweetathon May 26

In celebration of “Africa Day”, Make Every Woman Count and FEMNET are inviting you to join us on