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News Agency of Nigeria
November 27, 2023
Nigeria: group advocates enhance women's participation in politics

The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), has expressed concerned over low participation of women in politics and called for urgent measures to reverse the situation.

Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

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November 27, 2023

Suella Braverman – the trap for women (of colour) in politics

It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.

It has been a spectacular fall from grace for the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. After being unceremoniously sacked from her position, her divisive reign as one of the highest-ranking ministers in this country has come to an end.

OSCE
November 27, 2023
OSCE joins 16 Days of Activism campaign, calls for immediate action to eliminate violence against women and girls

SKOPJE/VIENNA/WARSAW, 25 November 2023 - Launching the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, OSCE leaders called on participating States to step up their efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, end impunity and support survivors.

Sudan Tribune
November 24, 2023
Surging sexual violence in Sudan’s war spurs call for accountability

(NAIROBI) – Amidst Sudan’s ongoing conflict, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has raised alarm over a surge in sexual violence cases targeting women and girls.

Criminalise violence against women in politics

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November 24, 2023

Criminalise violence against women in politics

SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.

SENATE President Mabel Chinomona has condemned violence against female legislators saying it erodes trust and confidence that citizens place in their elected representatives.

The Nation
November 24, 2023
Stop onslaught on young women leaders

Kenya has tried to bridge the gender divide in appointive and elective positions through legislation such as the two-thirds gender bill now failed several times.

Politico
November 23, 2023
EU Parliament seeks to improve gender balance on committees

BRUSSELS — The European Parliament is considering changing its rules to improve the gender balance of its committees.

Stylist Magazine
November 23, 2023
#AskHerToStand is the powerful campaign encouraging women to be part of government

Whether it’s pay gaps, medical misogyny, an

Sudan Tribune
November 23, 2023
Sudan: advocates urge increased women’s representation in civilian forces conference

(KHARTOUM) – In a significant move towards advancing gender equality in Sudan, a group of prominent women politicians and activists Tuesday called for increased female representation in the upcoming general conference of the Coordination of Democratic Civil Fo