Julie Ballington is the Policy Advisor on Political Participation in the Leadership and Governance Section at UN-Women.
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South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma bemoans lack of gender transformation
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he struggle for women's empowerment, is not a new battle. This is what Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told dignitaries last night's Women's Parliament gala dinner.
She said women in Parliament play a special role in making sure government implements policy promoting gender equality. Dlamini-Zuma bemoaned the lack of gender transformation, especially in the work-force.
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he struggle for women's empowerment, is not a new battle. This is what Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told dignitaries last night's Women's Parliament gala dinner.
She said women in Parliament play a special role in making sure government implements policy promoting gender equality. Dlamini-Zuma bemoaned the lack of gender transformation, especially in the work-force.
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Minister Mabandla Becomes First Woman President Of AALCO
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South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Bridget Mabandla, became the first woman in 51 years to hold the seat of President of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation today.
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South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Bridget Mabandla, became the first woman in 51 years to hold the seat of President of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation today.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.
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Gender Workshop Starts In Windhoek
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The seventh sub-regional workshop on capacity-building of the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NAWMP) on Advocacy, Leadership and Resource Mobilization starts in Windhoek today. Thirty-two MPs from seven SADC countries are expected to attend.
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The seventh sub-regional workshop on capacity-building of the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NAWMP) on Advocacy, Leadership and Resource Mobilization starts in Windhoek today. Thirty-two MPs from seven SADC countries are expected to attend.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.
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South Africa's First Black Female Pilot Takes To Skies
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A 21-year-old air force lieutenant has become South Africa's first black female pilot, displaying her skill when she flew an army helicopter, media reports said Thursday.
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A 21-year-old air force lieutenant has become South Africa's first black female pilot, displaying her skill when she flew an army helicopter, media reports said Thursday.
To read the full article, please visit The Middle East Times
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South Africa: CDM Hosts Its First Women's Parliament
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The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) at the weekend hosted Limpopo's first provincial Women's Parliament. The purpose of the parliament was to encourage women from all sectors in the district to participate in decision-making and further influence legislative processes which directly affect them.
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The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) at the weekend hosted Limpopo's first provincial Women's Parliament. The purpose of the parliament was to encourage women from all sectors in the district to participate in decision-making and further influence legislative processes which directly affect them.
To read the full article, please visit All Africa's Website.
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Southern Africa: SADC Summit Postpones Signing of Gender Protocol
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SADC leaders have deferred the signing of the Protocol on Gender and Development because some member states need more time to conclude internal consultations following late changes to the document.
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SADC leaders have deferred the signing of the Protocol on Gender and Development because some member states need more time to conclude internal consultations following late changes to the document.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.
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South Africa: North West Women to Further ICT Skills
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The North West provincial government is providing a forum for women to improve their skills in Information Communications Technologies (ICT), and discuss a wide range of issues in the sector. The North West Women in ICT Indaba will take place at the Mmabatho convention centre Wednesday, where delegates will take part in practical training sessions, demonstrations and discussions on ICT with stakeholders in the sector.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website
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The North West provincial government is providing a forum for women to improve their skills in Information Communications Technologies (ICT), and discuss a wide range of issues in the sector. The North West Women in ICT Indaba will take place at the Mmabatho convention centre Wednesday, where delegates will take part in practical training sessions, demonstrations and discussions on ICT with stakeholders in the sector.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website