December 10, 2018
Congo-Kinshasa: Stand With Those Who Work to End Wartime Sexual Violence - Nobel Prize Chair
Excerpts from the presentation speech delivered by Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, at the award of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize to Denis Mukwege of the… Read more »
Central Africa: Nobel Laureate Calls for Sanctions Against Leaders Who Tolerate Sexual Violence
Dr. Denis Mukwege, the Congolese obstetrician and gynaecologist who operates a hospital in Bukavu and who campaigns against the use of rape and sexualized violence as a weapon of… Read more »
November 20, 2018
Africa: These Young Africans Were Just Recognised for Making a Difference
You may know who Millie Bobby Brown is from her role in the American TV series Stranger Things, but do you know who Kherann Yao, Deasy Helena Muzima, Detty Dione Datto, Lebohang… Read more »
November 06, 2018
Uganda: Head of the House Never Goes into the Kitchen - Museveni
Do people still believe a woman's place still is in the kitchen in the 21st century? Well, Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni seems to think so. The 74-year-old has come under fire… Read more »
October 31, 2018
Africa: How We Invest In - and Achieve - Health for Africa
Now is the time for African women to stand up for ourselves and nurture leadership among others. We have been fantastic in many areas essential to progress at the family and… Read more »
October 05, 2018
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Campaigner Against Sexual Violence Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. Denis Mukwege, the Congolese gynaecologist renowned for campaigning against the use of rape and sexualized violence as a weapon of war, has been named a joint winner of… Read more »
July 27, 2018
South Africa: 'Serial Rapist' Denies Documentary Claims
A man identified only as David in the BBC documentary My Neighbour - The Rapist has denied the allegations made in the viral video feature, claiming he was coerced by filmmaker… Read more »
July 24, 2018
Africa: South Africa Punches Above Its Weight in BRICS Grouping
South Africa's inclusion in the BRICS grouping of nations - whose 10th summit it will host from July 25 to 27 - has long been questioned, since by most indicators – economic,… Read more »
July 16, 2018
South Africa: Exposé on Diepsloot Rape Culture Makes Waves
A 43-minute documentary by BBC Africa crime reporter Golden Mtika on the prevalence of rape in Diepsloot has shocked social media users. "This is one of the most dangerous places… Read more »
June 19, 2018
South Africa: Olympic Champion Caster Semenya to Fight Testosterone Rule in Court
Lawyers for Caster Semenya have confirmed that the Olympic 800m champion will challenge a female classification rule imposed by the International Association of Athletics… Read more »
June 13, 2018
Africa: 'Locally Rooted, Globally Connected - The Strength of Masimanyane'
Masimanyane Women's Rights International, working on the continent, has been granted more than a million dollars in funds for their work in ending violence against women and girls. Read more »
April 03, 2018
Malawi: Govt Should Keep Promises to Rural Residents, Protect Them From Mining
Provide Information, Protect Livelihoods When Mines Move In Read more »
March 23, 2018
Africa: Homegrown Approaches to Achieving Quality Education for Girls
Education is so much more than an opportunity to go to school; it is an opportunity to determine one’s future, to establish a voice within and outside of one’s… Read more »
March 08, 2018
Africa: Time Is Now To Scale Up Women's Rights And Nutrition Activism In Africa
Op-ed by Martin Chungong, Secretary-General of IPU, Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD Agency and Nahas Angula, former Prime Minister of Namibia and Convener of the Namibia Alliance… Read more »
Africa: Women-Friendly Trade - What Can Governments Do Better?
It's a familiar sight at border posts: women with baskets groaning under the weight of fresh produce, cheap manufactured goods or handicrafts ready to be traded on the other side. Read more »
February 13, 2018
Africa: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Receipt of the Ibrahim Prize
It is an honor to have been selected for the Ibrahim Prize for African Leadership. By choice, I have led a life of service and sacrifice on behalf of the Liberian people, and I… Read more »
February 05, 2018
Africa: High Level Event on Empowering Women in Agriculture in Addis Ababa
A High Level Breakfast Meeting was organized on January 27, 2018, by Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) on the theme Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA) at the margins of the… Read more »
November 23, 2017
Southern Africa: Graca Machel Urges Better Nutrition for Mothers, Children
One of every four children under five years old in southern Africa suffers from stunted growth in that they are too short for their age, often as a result of inadequate nutrition. Read more »
October 20, 2017
Africa: #MeToo - Good Men Should Not be Quiet Spectators
The pain and anger of more than a million people who tweeted #MeToo in the last week has crowded social media with personal stories of sexual harassment or assault. This virtual… Read more »
September 28, 2017
Africa: It's Time to End the Stigma and Silence Around Abortion
International Safe Abortion Day - celebrated every year on September 28 - marks a woman's fundamental reproductive right to access safe, legal abortion. For many women all over the… Read more »
August 10, 2017
Nigeria: How #Bokoharam Uses Women & Children as 'Human Bombs'
Women now make account for the majority of suicide bombings carried out by the Nigerian-based extremist group Boko Haram. Read more »
July 18, 2017
South Africa: The Elders, Capetonians #WalkTogether on Mandela Day
Hundreds of people gathered at the Grand Parade in Cape Town to mark Mandela Day. Led by The Elders, a forum of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela a decade ago, the… Read more »
July 09, 2017
Africa: What the G20 Said on Africa
Excerpts most directly applicable to Africa drawn from the declaration of leaders of the G20 nations, issued after the leaders' summit in Hamburg on July 7 and 8: Read more »
April 20, 2017
Africa: Analysts, Activists Explore Dividends from Empowering Women
Imagine a future Africa where patriarchy is dead and more women are economically empowered to provide for their own basic needs; one in which they continue to shatter the… Read more »
April 14, 2017
Nigeria: Focus on All Abducted by Boko Haram & 'Ignore the Noise' - Sanusi to #BBOG
Text of Speech given at the 1st Chibok Girls Annual Lecture in Abuja by His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, Con Sarkin Kano. [The emir was represented by his daughter, Hajiya… Read more »