Civil society groups all over the West African region have called on top officials of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to mainstream women's issues in its policy formulation and implementation, to ensure peace and security in the region.
"In terms of the number of women in government, yes, we are making progress. But if you dig deep about why these women were appointed you will find that they are only important when it is voting time," says Zhean Gwaze, a gender activist and journalist.
The Holy See has reminded the U.N. World Health Organization that the Vatican shares its concern for women's well-being, and that it is on the frontline, promoting authentic health care.
From the 11th to 14th June 2007 ministers and delegates from 32 Commonwealth countries converged for the 8th Commonwealth Woman's Affairs Ministers Meeting (8WAMM) at the Speke Resort conference centre in Munyonyo,Kampala,Uganda.
The higher a woman rises on the political ladder, the more challenging her domestic relationship becomes. It takes great effort to balance politics and family.
Johannesburg (South Africa) African women leaders are in South Africa preparing for their Pan African Women’s Conference (PAWC) to be held in Johannesburg in October.
The conference hall of the Le Meriden President, Dakar, Senegal venue of the third edition of the West Africa Women Association (WAWA) regional seminar on "Youth's Clandestine Migration in West Africa: The Voice of Women" was filled to capacity.
Things are starting to change for women in Africa and women themselves are behind the move. So says Ms. Anne Marie Goetz, who heads a team working on governance, peace and security issues at the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
Over the past year these reviews have generally shown that Africa has made some progress at all levels. Most countries have developed national gender machineries and policies, but the majority of their strategies have not been implemented.