Angola: First Lady Calls for Major Social Responsibility From Enterprises

Angolan First Lady, Ana Dias Lourenço, on Saturday in Luanda defended that "social responsibility" has to be at the centre of any enterprise's dealings. Read more »

Angola: Women With Disabilities Trained On Sexual Health Rights

At least 23 women with hearing, physical and visual disabilities were trained on Thursday in central Huambo province on the right to sexual and reproductive health, as part of… Read more »

Angola: Angola Woman Organization Reiterates Call for Child Sexual Abuse Report

The deputy secretary of the Organization of Angolan Woman (OMA) in Huambo province Maria Catuvala on Monday reiterated the call to denounce the sexual abuse of minors, most of… Read more »

Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women's High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the… Read more »

Angola: Angolan MPs Attend Forum of Women Parliamentarians in Geneva

Angolan Members of the Parliament (MPs) participated on Sunday in the 38th Session of the Forum of Women Parliamentarians, in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 149th… Read more »

Angola: Vice-President Calls for Major Women's Participation in Oil Sector

The Vice-President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, on Thursday encouraged companies in the mining, oil and gas sector to make greater efforts towards greater gender… Read more »

Angola: Governor Wants Greater Role of Women At IECA in Preserving Peace

The governor of the province of Cuanza-Sul, Mara Quiosa, called on Sunday, in Sumbe, to the women of the Evangelical Congregational Church Angola (IECA) to continue preaching in… Read more »

Africa: Parliamentarian Women Address Quality Inclusive Education in Africa

Angola Women's Parliamentary Group (GPF) is promoting this Wednesday, July 31, in Luanda, a workshop to address awareness issues to promote empowerment and quality inclusive… Read more »

Angola: African Women Assess Conflicts, Mediation and Resolution

The National Assembly Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, participated this Monday in the virtual meeting of the Network of African Women Experts in Conflict Prevention and Mediation… Read more »

Angola: Ombud Highlights Recognition for Women in Political Arena

The ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo, highlighted, this Thursday, in Luena, Moxico province, the presence and leadership of women in the country, which is 'in great… Read more »

Africa: Angola Speaker and Women From DR Congo Address Political and Social Situation

Angola's National Assembly Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, held a meeting today, Wednesday, in Luanda, with a group of women from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), from whom… Read more »

Angola: Secretary of State Calls for More Dialogue in Families

The secretary of State for Family Issues and Promotion of Women, Alcina Kindanda, appealed Friday in Luanda for families to be guided by dialogue in the upbringing of children and… Read more »

Angola: Woman Jumps From Window of Maternity Hospital in Luanda

A 29-year-old woman on Thursday died after jumping from the sixth floor of Luanda's Lucrécia Paim Maternity Hospital, following giving birth to a child. Read more »

Angola: Women's Performance in Oil Sector Praised

The role of women in the development of the country's oil sector was highlighted Tuesday in Luanda during a lecture on the "contribution of African women in the creation of new… Read more »

Angola: Govt Plans Surgery On 203 Women With Obstetric Fistula in Bié

In the scope of the 11th surgical campaign, 203 women with obstetric fistula problems may be operated on at the Dr Walter Strangway Hospital, located in the city of Cuito, central… Read more »

Angola/Rwanda: Angolan Woman Footballer At Legends Tournament in Rwanda

The former captain of the National Women's Football Team, Irene Gonçalves, is one of those invited to take part in the tournament for legends and veterans, both genders, to… Read more »

Angola: Vice President Praises Efforts to Promote Women's Empowerment

The efforts of young people, aimed at combating discrimination and promoting women's empowerment, were praised Saturday, in Luanda, by the Vice-President of the Republic,… Read more »

Southern Africa: Angola Discusses Preparations for Meeting On SADC's Women

The minister of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, held, on Wednesday, in New York, a meeting with her SADC counterparts, to discuss the… Read more »

Angola: Women's Economic and Social Empowerment Is a Priority

The promotion of the economic and social empowerment of women and girls and the fight against gender violence constitute the main challenges of the Ministry of Social Action,… Read more »

Angola: First Lady Shares Measures Against Sexual Violence

The First Lady of the Republic, Ana Dias Lourenço, shared over the weekend in Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone, the prevention policies and measures developed and… Read more »

Angola: Minister Emphasizes Training to Empower Young Women

The Minister of Social Action, Family and Woman Promotion, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, on Wednesday said the academic and professional training are the key elements to empower… Read more »

Angola: Masfamu Launches Statistical Data Platform On Domestic Violence

A statistical data platform on domestic violence in Angola was launched on Monday, in Luanda, by the Ministry of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women (MASFAMU). Read more »

Southern Africa: Angola Hosts Regional Conference On Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope

Angola hosts on August 31 the Regional Conference on Climate Change of the PAN-AFRICAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION (PAWO), in an initiative of the Regional Secretariat for Southern… Read more »

Angola: Angola Plans to Involve More Women, Young People in Grain Production

Angola's Vice-President, Esperança da Costa, on Wednesday said it is currently underway in the country the National Plan to Promote Grain Production (Planagrão) which… Read more »

Angola: Head of State Reiterates Commitment to Women's Empowerment

President João Lourenço reiterated on Tuesday his government's strategy to continue empowering Angolan women, including their promotion in high level state organs. Read more »