Women in Nigeria proudly show a hand-painted banner for peace (file photo).
Africa Marks International Women's Day
As African women celebrated International Women's Day, gender equality throughout the continent remains a contentious issue that needs to be comprehensively addressed.-
Africa: Five Ways to Reduce Women's Vulnerability to HIV
PlusNews, 8 March 2011
As the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, women and girls across the globe continue to be disproportionately affected by the AIDS pandemic - HIV… Read more »
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Liberia: Technology Eyed to Improve Lives of Women
allAfrica, 8 March 2011
In the densely populated community of Paynesville on the outskirts of Liberia's capital, scores of women are doing hard labor. Read more »
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Africa: Empower Women to Realize the African Dream
allAfrica, 8 March 2011
It is hard not to be inspired by the widely-recognized economic growth story of Africa: more than a decade of robust growth for a region that has become a credible destination for… Read more »
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South Africa: International Women's Day - Celebrating the Quiet Heroines
SACSIS, 8 March 2011
Since 1994 the making of history in South Africa has increasingly shifted from the academy into the public domain. Many histories are being produced through biographies and… Read more »
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Africa: Unlocking Africa's Moment
African Monitor, 8 March 2011
On International women's Day, many events are held in centres across the world to celebrate the achievements of women through the ages. This is a day to inspire women, especially… Read more »
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Nigeria: Case for Equal Access for Women
Daily Champion, 8 March 2011
As Nigerian women join their counterparts the world over to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) today, the issue of gender inequality in the nation's polity remains on the… Read more »
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Kenya: Women's Day - Reflecting On Struggle for Equality
IPS, 8 March 2011
"It is yet another significant day in the life of women across the world in the struggle for gender equality and equity. It is for this reason that women look forward to marking… Read more »
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Africa: Statement by Helen Clark on International Women's Day
UNDP, 8 March 2011
Statement by UNDP Administrator Helen Clark Read more »
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Rwanda: Education is Key to Women Empowerment - Mujawamariya
New Times, 8 March 2011
Efforts to empower women should focus on education as a way of enabling them to realize socio-economic development, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Dr. Jeanne d'Arc… Read more »
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Sudan: South Region to Celebrate International Women's Day
Sudan Tribune, 7 March 2011
South Sudanese women are expected to join the rest of the world to commemorate the 100th anniversary of international women's day's on 8 March. Read more »
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Africa: 'Gender Equality is Crucial to Key Development Goals'
Commonwealth, 7 March 2011
On the centenary of International Women's Day on 8 March 2011, our Commonwealth Day 2011 theme 'Women as Agents of Change', has particular resonance. 100 years ago, on 19 March,… Read more »
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Angola: World Marks Woman's Day
ANGOP, 7 March 2011
Tuesday, 08 March, will be celebrated the International Women's Day all over the world, to recognize the role played in demand an integral and equal participation in the society… Read more »
