Skip to main content

Sub Saharan Africa

Videos

She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on
Back
February 12, 2015

She ran she won: identifying and overcoming obstacles to getting elected to parliament

iKNOW Politics has compiled video testimonies from women parliamentarians from all over the globe to create this video on identifying and overcoming obstacles that women women face when seeking ele

iKNOW Politics has compiled video testimonies from women parliamentarians from all over the globe to create this video on identifying and overcoming obstacles that women women face when seeking ele

World News

The impact of Beijing: Gender equality as a political issue

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on
Back

The impact of Beijing: Gender equality as a political issue

Source:

Edelfride Barbosa Almeida is an economist and founding member of one of the first NGOs in Cabo Verde to promote gender equality, Morabi. She participated in the parallel forum of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held specifically for NGOs, in Huairou, China and is the current President of the Cabo Verdian Association for Family Protection, VerdeFam.

Edelfride Barbosa Almeida is an economist and founding member of one of the first NGOs in Cabo Verde to promote gender equality, Morabi. She participated in the parallel forum of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held specifically for NGOs, in Huairou, China and is the current President of the Cabo Verdian Association for Family Protection, VerdeFam.

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

Back
May 7, 2014

Political Parties in Africa through a Gender Lens

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is women’s lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent.

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum

Back
April 6, 2007

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) is a regional inter-parliamentary body composed of twelve parliaments in the SADC region.

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) is a regional inter-parliamentary body composed of twelve parliaments in the SADC region.

World News

Widespread sexism and violence against women in African parliaments according to new IPU report

Submitted by Editor on
Back

Widespread sexism and violence against women in African parliaments according to new IPU report

Source:

A new study by the IPU and the African Parliamentary Union (APU) shows that sexism, harassment and violence against women are ubiquitous in parliaments across Africa. This is the second in a series of IPU regional studies, following a 2018 report on European parliaments.

A new study by the IPU and the African Parliamentary Union (APU) shows that sexism, harassment and violence against women are ubiquitous in parliaments across Africa. This is the second in a series of IPU regional studies, following a 2018 report on European parliaments.

World News

26th African Union Summit focused on gender equality

Submitted by admin2 on
Back

26th African Union Summit focused on gender equality

Source:

African leaders have celebrated the 26th African Union Summit from 21 to 31 January, in Addis Ababa. This edition of the meeting was particularly focused on gender equality and women’s rights. The Director of Women, Gender and Development of the African Union Commission, Ms.

African leaders have celebrated the 26th African Union Summit from 21 to 31 January, in Addis Ababa. This edition of the meeting was particularly focused on gender equality and women’s rights. The Director of Women, Gender and Development of the African Union Commission, Ms.

Videos

A Dream for Africa: Video Interview with Bineta Diop

Submitted by iKNOW Politics on
Back
April 14, 2015

A Dream for Africa: Video Interview with Bineta Diop

For over 20 years, Bineta Diop has been a tireless advocate for gender equality in Africa and at the forefront of a gender-sensitive approach to conflict prevention.

For over 20 years, Bineta Diop has been a tireless advocate for gender equality in Africa and at the forefront of a gender-sensitive approach to conflict prevention.