October 27
Nigeria: NGO Organises Training for Female Amotekun Members
Leadership
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE), an NGO dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding, has conducted a training programme for female officers of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Bow Out of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
CAF
Following a gutsy performance throughout their campaign, Nigeria bowed out of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Saturday, 26 October after succumbing to a 2-0 loss to USA. Read more »
October 25
South Africa: GBV Shelter Indaba - Calls For Funding And Action Intensify Ahead Of The Medium-Term Budget [press release]
National Shelter Movement of South Africa
According to the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA), the recent Annual GBV Shelter Indaba (held on 16-17 October) once again revealed that while… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Women Cry for Peace
New Republic
Dressed in their regular white t-shirts and white head ties all symbolizing peace, some concerned Liberian women have been crying for peace in the wake of the current crisis at the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Women Call for Peace Amid Speaker Koffa Removal Controversy
Liberian Investigator
The Women in Peace-Building Network of Liberia has called on the House of Representatives to prioritize peace and stability as political tensions rise over efforts to remove… Read more »
Nigeria: Elegance, Sophistication of the New Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
Vanguard
The new Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has a proven track record of service, integrity, and most importantly, a very compassionate and empathetic woman who… Read more »
October 24
Uganda: Meet the Young Women Arrested for Fighting Corruption in Uganda
IPS
Until recently, Margaret Natabi would never have dreamed of taking her anti-corruption fight on the streets of Uganda's capital, Kampala. Read more »
Africa: New UN Push to Ensure Women's Equal Participation Peace
UN News
The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement… Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement by the Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security [press release]
State Department
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Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations [press release]
State Department
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Somalia: Somalia and Canada Host Key Event On Women, Peace and Security Agenda in New York
Shabelle
On 24 October 2024, Somalia, in collaboration with Canada, hosted yesterday a major side event titled "From National Ambitions to Local Realities: Somalia's Journey in Localizing… Read more »
South Africa: Naked Protests in South Africa - a Psychologist Explores the Emotional Power of This Form of Activism [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge injustices. These protests have become… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sowing Seeds of Change - How 37 Women of Mutoko Are Battling Hunger and Gender-Based Violence
263Chat
In the heart of Mutoko, deep in Chiutsi rural village, a group of 37 determined women has turned adversity into opportunity. Faced with the crippling effects of an El… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Deeply Grateful' - Kennedy-Ohanenye Breaks Silence After Sack
Vanguard
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed her gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Remi Tinubu, and Nigerians for the opportunity… Read more »
Africa: How to Advance Women's Roles in Peace and Security
UN News
Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected - from gender-based violence to rape used as a tool of war - but… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Sacked By President Tinubu Speaks
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman With Fake Banknotes Was Arrested in Ogun State in 2022, Not Osun State in 2024 As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Nigerian woman with fake banknotes was arrested in Ogun state in 2022, not Osun state in 2024 as claimed online Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Rates of Untreated Osteoporosis Found Among Women in Zimbabwe Living With HIV
New Zimbabwe
Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) --… Read more »
October 23
Africa: 'Condoms Are Sex Toys' - Centering Pleasure to Save Lives
allAfrica
When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on… Read more »
Africa: Number of Women Killed in War Doubled in 2023 - UN Report
UN News
The proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled last year compared to 2022, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths in war, while UN-verified cases of conflict-related… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Factionalism Escalates With Plot to Replace VP Chiwenga With Female Candidate
New Zimbabwe
POLITICAL gamesmanship has reached fever pitch within the ruling Zanu PF where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is plotting to dump his ambitious deputy, Vice President Constantino… Read more »
Africa: 'Trauma That Echoes Across Generations' - UN Highlights Weaponisation of Sexual Violence
UN News
The United Nations marked 15 years of its mandate on sexual violence and conflict with a commemoration ceremony held in New York on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Approaches Court to Stop Ex-Husband From Visiting Her
Daily Trust
A mother of three, Amina Rabiu on Tuesday prayed a Shari'a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to order her former husband, Tahir Usman, to stop visiting her in her house. Read more »
October 22
Kenya: No, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Wandayi Didn't Say Opposition Party Will Nominate a Woman for Deputy President - Viral Graphic Fabricated
Africa Check
No, Kenyan cabinet secretary Wandayi didn't say opposition party will nominate a woman for deputy president - viral graphic fabricated Read more »
Namibia: Menstrual Leave - a Step Towards Gender Equity
Namibian
Recently, the discussion around workplace inclusivity and the development of equitable and supportive environments has evolved beyond traditional issues like gender pay gaps, equal… Read more »
