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November 14, 2012
Ghana: NPP's election 2012 vision for women

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will introduce programmes that will encourage and bring women into the mainstream of economic and political activities should it be given the mandate come December 7.   

November 14, 2012
Swaziland: SADC’s women parliamentary caucus to visit SD

SADC’s women parliamentary caucus will visit Swaziland from the today to Thursday to lobby on issues of women empowerment.

November 8, 2012
West Africa: 5th West African Women Forum commences

Sixty women including young women in government, politics, civil society, women network and movements from different West African countries, yesterday converged at Hotel Barmoi in Freetown to participate in the 5thWest African Women Policy Forum to chat the way forward for women’s empowerment and

November 1, 2012
Nigeria: Fashola lauds women’s resurgence in politics

GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has extolled the virtues and the spirit of the Nigerian woman and the emerging resurgence of women in the country’s politics.

Making sure development works for all

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October 30, 2012

Making sure development works for all

UNDP’s Gender Team has been working with the AAP to help African governments mainstream gender in their climate-related development efforts. 

UNDP’s Gender Team has been working with the AAP to help African governments mainstream gender in their climate-related development efforts. 

October 26, 2012
Ghana: PPP parliamentary candidate against intimidation of women politicians

Mrs Vivian Kakie Tetteh, Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Sunyani East, has observed that threats and frustrations from activists of other political

October 26, 2012
Nigeria: Osun Promises to Empower Women in Politics

Osun State Government has assured women in the state of its readiness to create a conducive atmosphere to allow them take active role

October 25, 2012
Sierra Leone: Number of women in Sierra Leone vote seen as test of stability

The elections are seen as a test of stability 10 years after its civil war, with no women standing for president despite a push to register more female candidates.

October 24, 2012
Botswana: BNF Candidate urges women to be proactive in politics

The Botswana National Front (BNF) candidate, Abigail Mogalakwe, who is vying for the Mahalapye West parliamentary seat has urged women to fight for their rights and be a competitive force to their counterparts.