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Ghana:
Ghana Showcases MDG Gains At UN
Ghana Govt., 17 March 2014
Ghana's implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women, reduction of child mortality, universal primary… Read more »
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Liberia:
'Liberia's Committed to Implementing MDGs', MODG
FrontPageAfrica, 16 March 2014
Liberia's Minister of Gender and Development, Hon. Julia Duncan-Cassell has said that the government of Liberia is committed to ensuring the implementation of the Millennium… Read more »
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Africa:
For Women, the Media is a Hazardous Business
Gender Links, 12 March 2014
Threats of violence come with the media profession, especially in conflict ridden areas. But a sneak preview of the first global survey on violence against women journalists shows… Read more »
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Africa:
Sustained Funding Needed for Women's Rights
Gender Links, 12 March 2014
As part of the Men Care+ Programme, Sonke Gender Justice National Manager for Community Education Mobilisation, Rukia Cornelius, spoke at the UN side event at CSW58 called… Read more »
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Africa:
Christian Aid Calls for Global Action Against Gender Inequality
Christian Aid, 11 March 2014
World leaders must take action against gender inequality if they are serious about eradicating global poverty, says Christian Aid. Read more »
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Sierra Leone:
Address By His Excellency the President Dr. Enerst Bai Koroma International Women's Day Celebrations 8th March 2014 Pujehun Town
Sierra Leone Government, 10 March 2014
Being in Pujehun has always been memorable for me, and this trip here today is very special because we are here to celebrate the resilience of the women of our beloved country. Read more »
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Africa:
Double Jeopardy of Child Marriage
Gender Links, 13 March 2014
Speaking at CSW58, Dr. Nicholas Alipui, Director of Programmes of UNICEF explains how child marriage contributes to gender inequality and puts girls' health and lives at risk.… Read more »
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Southern Africa:
CSW58 - Using the SADC Gender Protocol to Push for a Strong Post 2015 Agenda
Gender Links, 13 March 2014
On the third day of CSW58 yesterday, members of the Southern Africa Protocol Alliance, the Malawi delegation and Gender Links hosted the side event Using the SADC Gender Protocol… Read more »
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Africa:
Post 2015 - Voice, Choice and Control for All!
Gender Links, 7 March 2014
We observe International Women's Day tomorrow, which aptly sets the stage for the annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58) held at the United Nations in New York starting… Read more »
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South Africa:
Occupation Is Patriarchal
Gender Links, 14 March 2014
Speaking at a parallel NGO event at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58), a Palestinian representative from the Arab Women's Network, spoke to Gender Links about how… Read more »