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Political violence against women: A case from the Central African Republic

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March 7, 2022

Political violence against women: A case from the Central African Republic

Sitting at her desk with the Central African flag behind her, Beatrice Epaye’s sustained gaze hints at courage and determination. And she has both in quantities.

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Sitting at her desk with the Central African flag behind her, Beatrice Epaye’s sustained gaze hints at courage and determination. And she has both in quantities.

December 23, 2020
Central African women and girls march for peaceful elections

Hundreds of women peacefully marched through the main streets of the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui today to demand for inclusive, violence-free elections.

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October 16, 2020
Women leaders translate rights into outcomes in Central African Republic

Women leaders suffered unspeakable atrocities during the conflict in the Central African Republic in which militias killed thousands and displaced many more. These women remain devoted to forging peace in their country and are doing so with help and support from International IDEA.

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April 9, 2015
UN Women: Elections and political participation specialist

 

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Congolese Women Politicians Meet with CAR President

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May 1, 2014

Congolese Women Politicians Meet with CAR President

In March, Catherine Samba-Panza, president of the Central African Republic, and 25 Congolese women politicians sat down for a meeting to discuss security, peace and women's political participation.

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In March, Catherine Samba-Panza, president of the Central African Republic, and 25 Congolese women politicians sat down for a meeting to discuss security, peace and women's political participation.

May 1, 2014
CAR President Samba-Panza Inspires Congolese Women Politicians

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where women hold just 23 percent of the seats in national parliaments and there are only three women heads of state, Catherine Samba-Panza, president of the Central African Republic (CAR), is an inspirational figure.

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January 24, 2014
Samba-Panza’s election represents a bright future for African women in politics

Last Monday, Central African Republic chose a leader the people believe can pull the country out of its destructive downward spiral. The leader the people of this troubled nation look to with great and hopeful expectations may come as a surprise.

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January 20, 2014
Woman mayor becomes new C.Africa president

The mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, was elected interim president of the Central African Republic on Monday, as the European Union agreed to send hundreds of troops to help restore peace to the country torn by sectarian bloodshed.

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