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South Africa: SA Called to Support Anti-Violence CampaignGovernment has called on South Africans to join hands and support the national campaign against gender-based violence.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:38
Nigeria: AWC - Falcons Box Themselves In
After failing to defeat Tunisia in their second match of the Africa Women Championship going on Tunisia, the female national football team, Super Falcons are starring down the barrel of the gun and could be eliminated in the first round of a tournament which every single edition since it was inaugurated they have won.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 11:22
South Africa: Drunk Women Claim Police Assault
Two Table View, Cape Town, police officers face a department investigation after they allegedly assaulted two women who, because they had been drinking, decided to walk home from a pub.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 10:50
Africa: Gates Foundation's Agriculture Policy Includes Focus On Women
A major American foundation has expanded its efforts in international agricultural development to include a strong focus on women and is encouraging other donors to do the same.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 10:39
Zambia: Nchelenge Woman Narrates How She Was Threatened
A FIFTY-three-year-old MMD official yesterday narrated in the Nchelenge magistrate's court how suspected Patriotic Front (PF) cadres threatened to cut off her legs after President Rupiah Banda won the October 30 elections.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 10:01
Uganda: Woman Arrested Over Baby Theft
THE Poilce have arrested a woman over the theft of a one-year-old baby.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 09:40
Nigeria: Sylva's Spouse Takes Cancer Awareness to Rural Women
The breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening programme of the wife of the Bayelsa State governor, Mrs. Alanyingi Sylva has moved to the grassroots with the kick-off of the programme at Ogbia town in Ogbia Local Government area of the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:01
South Africa: Diane, 'Most People Hate Sex Workers'
Diane* is a sex worker in South Africa's tourist capital, Cape Town. She spoke to IRIN/PlusNews about her 12 years in the business.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:07
Uganda: Pregnant Women to Get Kits
PREGNANT women in rural areas will soon access safe delivery packages to reduce deaths during and after child birth.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:05
Nigeria: Expert Seeks End to Violence Against Women
The National Assistant Secretary General, Counseling Association of Nigeria, Mrs. Celine Njoku, has called for the stoppage of violence and discrimination against women in the society.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:36
Sierra Leone: Koroma Impressed by First Lady's Initiative
President Ernest Bai Koroma yesterday showered praises on his wife, First Lady Sia Nyama Koroma, for her sustained campaign to reduce the deaths of women due to child-bearing-related circumstances during the launch of a two-day seminar focusing on the role of traditional and religious leaders in maternal mortality reduction.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 23:55
Ghana: Women Urged to Vote for Women Aspirants
Speakers at a forum have appealed to women in the Upper East Region to vote massively for the six women parliamentary candidates contesting the December election to give the region a good representation in the fight for gender mainstreaming.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 19:30
Nigeria: Citizens Tasked On Sexual Abuse of Madwomen
Nigerians have been urged to assist government in the fight against unwanted pregnancies and sexual abuse of women with mental illness by reporting such criminals to the appropriate authority.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:54
Zimbabwe: Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Empower Women
THE Ministry of Women's Affairs and Community Development has intensified efforts to provide essential skills and knowledge for food processors in the region to alleviate poverty, an official has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 16:57
Angola: A Tradition of Strong Women
She was orphaned by Angola's liberation struggle against Portugal, but through it she found a new family and a life-long inspiration.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 16:29
Nigeria: 77-Year-Old Woman Arraigned for Forgery
A 77-year-old woman, Mrs. Rosaline Ebunola Aiyegbusi was yesterday arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Yaba for allegedly forging power of attorney of a house for 15 years belonging to Mrs. Davies Morenike.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 15:49
Sudan: Women March Against Violence
Women marched through the Southern Sudanese town of Bor recently to highlight an important message: "Treat women with respect".
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 14:48
Nigeria: Sokoto Expends N10 Million on Women Empowerment
The Sokoto State Women and Child Development Commissioner, Hajiya Kuluwa Nuhu, has said the state government had released N10 Million to Women Fund for Economic Empowerment.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 14:01
Rwanda: Care to Promote Women Sports in Rwanda
A United Kingdom based non-government organization; Care is set to start promoting women sports in Rwanda. Care global ambassador Sheila Johnson told Times Sport yesterday that Care in partnership with Nike are set to join forces for women empowerment through sports.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 12:50
Botswana: Is It Because I'm Black, Or because I'm A Woman
Now, everybody's favourite superpower has elected a man who happens to be Black.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 10:27
Botswana: Debutante Gives Country Women First Olympiad Win
Little known debutante, Gorata Sebetso gave Botswana their first win in the 2008 Olympiad in Dresden, Germany last Friday when she beat her Yemeni opponent in the second round.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 10:27
Nigeria: AC Faults Appointment of Women as LG Caretaker Committee
The Action Congress in Bayelsa State has described as unconstitutional the extension and appointment of women to head the caretaker committee for the seven out of the eight original local government areas in the state at a time the political parties were prepared for council election earlier scheduled for this month.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 09:40
Nigeria: Ahi Calls for Abolition of Harmful Sexual Health Practices
Agatha, 14, is the fourth in a family of seven children.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 09:33
Nigeria: Female Prisoners' Pregnancy - Okiro Orders Full-Scale Investigation
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Mike Okiro has ordered a full-scale investigation into the allegations that policemen impregnated some female prisoners while in detention.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 09:01
Uganda: ACFODE Asks Parties for Women Positions
A Local NGO, Action for Development (Acfode), has called upon political parties to recruit more women into their party structures.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 08:57
Africa: Development Strategies Should Be Sensitive to Cultural Values - UNFPA
Development strategies that are sensitive to cultural values can reduce harmful practices against women and promote human rights, including gender equality and women's empowerment, affirms The State of World Population 2008 report from UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 22:54
Young Girl Launches Her First Book
Ngasireh Irene Touray, a 21-year old Gambian girl, on Friday launched her first book entitled "Teenage life Crisis" at the Yahya Jammeh Joint Officers Mess in Kotu.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 18:28
Unity is Strength, Division Weakness
The vibrant call made by Vice-President Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy for the formation of a national women's federation in The Gambia is an important move, as a building is made strong by the proper interlocking of its bricks.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 18:28
Ghana: Gov't Urged to Establish Women Leadership Training Institute in the North
Northern women politicians have urged government to establish Leadership Training Institutes for women in the three Northern Regions to help train women in leadership skills.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 17:55
Ghana: Over 425 School Girls Receive Hygiene Kits
Over 425 school girls in about 20 communities, aged between 13 and 20, have each received a hygiene kit at a total cost of 5, 362.00 Ghana Cedis from Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), a Canadian based registered charity and child-centered international development organization.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 17:55
Liberia: Rule of Law is Still a Challenge
The Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Ellen Margrethe Loj on Wednesday reiterated that the rule of law continues to be a strong challenge facing Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 15:25
South Africa: Torch of Peace Lit Ahead of 16 Days Campaign
A Torch of Peace has been lit to mark the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, which will kick off on 25 November.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 15:07
Liberia: Indian Policewomen Inspire Local Women
The presence of the all-female Indian Formed Police Unit (FPU) in Liberia has inspired Liberian women to join the Liberia National Police (LNP), Head of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Ms. Ellen Ellen Margrethe Lųj, said when she awarded UN peacekeeping medals to more than 120 Indian police officers in Monrovia.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 14:36
Country 122nd On Global Gender-Gap Index - WEF
Ethiopia, slipping 9 places from its 2007 rank of 113, fell farther in the latest gender equality index published by World Economic Forum ranking 122nd out of 130 countries in the world.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 14:24
Cultural Sensitivity Critical to Success in Development Policies, Gender Equality - UNFPA
Development strategies that are sensitive to cultural values can reduce harmful practices against women and promote human rights, a new UN report said.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 14:24
Nigeria: Super Falcons Begin Title Defence
This evening at the port city of Bata, the Super Falcons of Nigeria will launch the defence of their title when they face age-long rivals Ghana in a Group B clash of the African Women's Championship taking place in Equatorial Guinea.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 14:14
Nigeria: I Sentenced Them to Death, But I Felt Bad About It - Female Judge
Mrs Clara Ogunbiyi is a female judge of the Court of Appeal, Lagos division.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 13:43
Nigeria: Woman Docked in Kano Over Bigamy
A 50-year-old resident of Dawakin Kudu local gov ernment area in Kano State, Malam Adamu Hassan has dragged his wife, Saude Auwalu to a Shariah court sitting in Dawakin Kudu over bigamy, praying that the court should put back their marriage.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 13:28
Zimbabwe: Women Have Had 'More Trauma' After Independence
Zimbabwean women have experienced higher levels of trauma, including violence and lack of food, after the country's independence from Britain in 1980 than before.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 12:45
Africa: Gender Budgeting Still Finding Its Feet
Joyce Mulama interviews MERYEM ASLAN, East and Horn of Africa programme director for UNIFEM
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 12:36
Nigeria: USA, Korea DPR Chase U-17 Title
Favourites Germany may have just missed out, but it is still no surprise to see the final of the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup contested by USA and Korea DPR: winners of the last Women's Olympic Football Tournament and FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup competitions respectively.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 12:30
Nigeria: Charting a New Course Against Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination refers to beliefs and attitudes in relation to the gender of a person and such beliefs and attitudes are of a social nature and do not, usually, carry any legal consequences. However, the United Nations at its last convention on the 'Elimination of Discrimination Against Women', CEDAW, told the Nigerian government to adopt comprehensive measures towards addressing violence against women and girls in accordance with its general recommendation on violence against women by enacting comprehensive legislations on all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence, as soon as possible.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 11:27
Gambia: VP Njie-Saidy Proposes the Formation of National Women's Federation
Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice-president and secretary of state for Women's Affairs, has strongly encouraged the formation of the National Women's Federation, purposely to augment the capacity of women organisations and groups, as well as to enable government to provide more meaningful support to women's groups through an umbrella body.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 10:36
Men Join Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Like-minded men last week gathered in a one-day workshop to discuss how best their fellow men could jump on board and join their sisters in the fight against gender-based violence(GBV).
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 10:28
Women Hold Vigil at German Embassy
Thousands of members of women associations from across the country have since Saturday camped at the gates of the Germany Embassy in Kigali.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 10:28
Culture Blamed for Violation of Women Rights
An official of the United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA] has blamed cultural practises for the violation of women's rights.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Nov-2008 10:28