Women's Leadership
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black American woman elected to the US Congress back in 1972, once famously remarked: “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
The legendary remark was a reflection of the gender bias in the US where women were discriminated against in the social and political life of the country.
But, regrettably, nearly four decades later, the battle is still on, worldwide.
Click here to read the full article published by In Depth News on 17 June 2023.
Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa. She is currently the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academic), Paul University, a faith-based University in Awka, Anambra state[...].
Prof Okunna who spoke to The Women News on the need for government at all levels to make gender laws and policies that will encourage women to run for elective or get appointive positions in governance further disclosed that culture, religion, and financial challenges have made some women who are interested in politics to shy away.
Click here to read the full article published by Niger Delta Today on 18 June 2023.
The Doha agreement, which was signed between the US and the Taliban, is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heather Barr, the associate director of the Women’s Rights Division at Human Rights Watch said, Khaama Press reported on Sunday.
In a tweet, Heather Barr on Saturday accused Zalmy Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan reconciliation of undermining women’s rights in the Doha Agreement.
Click here to read the full article published by The Siasat Daily on 19 June 2023.
Women have been politically active and have played key roles at times of critical turning points in Sudan’s history, but this has not been translated into official recognition in political processes or substantive representation in government.
The latest example of this is women’s active role in response to the crisis that has evolved in Sudan since 15 April 2023, when the country was plunged into violence amidst the power struggle between the two main factions of the ruling military regime, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Click here to read the full article published by Relief Web on 14 June 2023.
An expert in gender advocacy, Dr Ene Ede has appealed to the Federal government to close the gender gap by appointing more women into positions of authority.
Dr Ede stated this in Abuja during a one-day Media training on gender sensitive reporting.
She called on government to live up to the many protocols it signed on gender equality especially in political participation of women.
Click here to read the full article published by Radio Nigeria on 17 June 2023.
The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless, and that’s what I know of Asiah, says former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail at the recent launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah’s biography in Kuala Lumpur.
“She is very humble and quiet yet asserts her dynamic presence often without saying a word,” says Dr Wan Azizah who officiated the launch of Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah - A Woman of Substance.
Click here to read the full article published by The Star on 14 June 2023.