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Nigeria:
Asabe Yar'Adua Tasks Govt On Violence Against Women
Vanguard, 2 December 2009
The Federal Government has been challenged to follow the foot steps of the United Nations, who has remarkably succeeded in re-awakening the consciousness of the entire human race… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Violence Against Women - Stakeholders Call for Support
Vanguard, 1 December 2009
In every country, women and girls are in most cases vulnerable to violence with its attendant suffering. Such violence undermines development, creates instability and makes peace… Read more »
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South Africa:
Sexual Harassment Should Not Be Trivialised
BuaNews, 30 November 2009
Sexual harassment in the workplace has long been regarded as taboo, but it continues to plague countless organisations. Read more »
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Uganda:
'Poverty Increasing Gender Violence'
New Vision, 30 November 2009
THE high level of poverty has increased gender violence, according to the Uganda Human Rights Commission. Read more »
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Uganda:
Mutagamba Advises On Domestic Violence
New Vision, 30 November 2009
LACK of respect for God, greed and a twisted ego are responsible for the increased domestic violence, environment minister Maria Mutagamba has said. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Violence Against Women - Getting Worse
Vanguard, 29 November 2009
'NELLY, sleepy sleepy, wake up." said Comfort pleasantly, as she entered the office she shares with the former, and found her head down on the table, in front of her computer.… Read more »
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Rwanda:
UN Takes on Gender Campaign
New Times, 29 November 2009
The United Nations in Rwanda has joined the "16 Days of Activism against Violence" campaign in an event held in Muhanga District. Read more »
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South Africa:
Popular TV Show Presenter Speaks Out
BuaNews, 27 November 2009
For most, a father epitomizes love, protection, care, a safe place. But for some, these are the monsters that they wish they could flee from. Read more »
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Uganda:
Alcoholism Main Cause of Domestic Violence - Poll
Monitor, 27 November 2009
Most Ugandans say domestic violence which has become a topical subject of recent, is mainly caused by alcoholism, according to a new poll. Read more »
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South Africa:
Minister Shares Her Views On 16 Days
BuaNews, 27 November 2009
The new Minister for Women, Children, Youth and People with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, is the first to admit that although in its tenth year, there is a disjuncture… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Address Violence Against Women - Minister
Leadership, 27 November 2009
The 10th year anniversary of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was celebrated in Nigeria with a march past led by the minister of Women Affairs and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Stopping Violence Against Women, 10 Years After
Vanguard, 27 November 2009
It is 10 years since the United Nations recognised November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On this date a decade ago, the Mirabal… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Minister Tasks Security Agents On Violence Against Women, Children
Vanguard, 26 November 2009
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other law enforcement agents, to ensure prompt report of… Read more »
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Ghana:
MPS Decry Spate of Violence Against Women
Ghanaian Chronicle, 25 November 2009
Some members of the country's Parliament yesterday expressed worry at the rate at which violence is being perpetrated against women. In their various submissions in the House… Read more »