International Women’s Day 2013
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2013 on March 8th, AllAfrica compiles a list from its various news partners, with perspectives on the rights of women around the continent. The list features press releases, reports, and news articles from 10+ African countries on a broad array of topics ranging from the gender-based violence to economic justice.
Mali: Women’s Rights Must Be At the Core of the Transition (press release)
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, 6 MARCH 2013
On the eve of International Women’s Day, FIDH joins human rights and women’s rights organisations in Mali and the Coalition of the Campaign “Africa for Women’s Rights: Ratify and … More »
THINKAFRICAPRESS, 6 MARCH 2013
Let’s start with some of the things you may take for granted. Freedom to walk on the streets, freedom to marry who you want to, protect your body and be safe. More »
Africa: Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Women and Gender (SPONSOR WIRE)
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, 7 MARCH 2013
Your Excellency President Johnson Sirleaf, as the first woman to be elected leader of an African country in modern history and a Nobel Peace Prize-winning advocate for women’s … More »
Uganda: Women Emancipation Still Limited
NEW VISION, 7 MARCH 2013
As the country prepares to mark the International Women’s Day tomorrow [Friday], Ugandans have been called to be mindful of the struggles affecting women, especially the rural … More »
Africa: International Women’s Day 2013 Message (press release)
COMMONWEALTH NEWS AND INFORMATION SERVICE, 7 MARCH 2013
‘The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum in the Commonwealth’ More »
Africa: From the President On the Occasion of International Women’s Day (SPONSOR WIRE)
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, 7 MARCH 2013
International Women’s Day is a day of celebration and a day of challenge, often rolled into one. In realizing how far we have come towards ensuring genuine equality of opportunity … More »
Tunisia: Ugtt Calls for Enshrining Women’s Rights in Constitution
TUNIS AFRIQUE PRESSE, 6 MARCH 2013
The Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) called for enshrining women’s rights in the constitution and activating the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination … More »
Zimbabwe: ‘Enough Is Enough’ Women Unite Against Gender Violence
THE HERALD, 7 MARCH 2013
“WE have had enough. We want a concrete solution.” The clear and strong messages by Zimbabwean women who are denouncing all forms of violence against women as nations around the … More »
Sierra Leone: UN Team Visits Sierra Leone to Support Women’s Empowerment
UN NEWS SERVICE, 6 MARCH 2013
Ahead of International Women’s Day, a team of United Nations agency representatives arrived in Sierra Leone today to support gender equality and to gain international attention for … More »
Nigeria: Allow Women Greater Participation in the Economy, Govts Urged
THIS DAY, 7 MARCH 2013
Governments across Africa and other stakeholders have been urged to allow women participate more in their economies. More »
Rwanda: Tracking Women’s Progress in Rwanda
THE NEW TIMES, 6 MARCH 2013
Tomorrow is International Women’s day. several activities will be carried out at different levels nationally and the women’s month will be launched as well. The first week will be … More »
South Sudan: South Sudan’s Second Lady Urges Women to Push for Affirmative Action
SUDAN TRIBUNE, 6 MARCH 2013
South Sudan’s second lady has urged women in the new country to push for more representation in government to increase their participation in decision-making processes. More »
Egypt: Empowering Women Challenges Poverty – CEO of Thomson Reuters Foundation
ASWAT MASRIYA, 5 MARCH 2013
The Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters Foundation, Monique Villa, said on Monday that helping women know and defend their rights tackles the very root of poverty. More »
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