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July 10, 2012
South Africa: Fewer women in local government - Zuma

 

Women's representation in local government decreased after the 2011 elections, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.

July 3, 2012
Liberia: Ellen Revives Bill for Women's Participation in Politics

Achieving the 50/50 representation target in Namibia by 2015

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June 28, 2012

Achieving the 50/50 representation target in Namibia by 2015

An interesting contribution in the discussion came from Sarry, who shared an experience from Namibia. Sarry: “Namibia at the moment stands at over 30% women representation and 42% at the local governance level.

An interesting contribution in the discussion came from Sarry, who shared an experience from Namibia. Sarry: “Namibia at the moment stands at over 30% women representation and 42% at the local governance level.

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

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June 28, 2012

Summary of E-Discussion on Implementation of SCR1325

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) mandates that women in post-conflict states fully participate in all aspects of the transition. The resolution is historic because of the depth of change — in procedure, assessment, delivery and attitudes — necessary for its full implementation.

June 12, 2012
IPU: Burkina Faso- Concrete Steps Underway to Tackle Violence Against Women in Burkina Faso

Efforts to make Burkina Faso only the second country in West Africa after Benin to legislate against all forms of violence against women and girls get underway next week.

Gretchen Bauer

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Gretchen Bauer is a university professor with a specialization in African Politics and Women in Politics, and has traveled, studied and worked extensively in East and Southern Africa.

May 30, 2012
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Stresses Women's Leadership and Security during First Visit to Africa

In a meeting with UN Heads of Agencies in Kenya, the incoming United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon concluded his first visit to Africa with a strong message on promotion of women's leadership and zero tolerance for sexual violence and exploitation.

May 30, 2012
UNIFEM Launches HIV/AIDS Advocacy Dialogue with Legislators in Zimbabwe

UNIFEM, Zimbabwe's National AIDS Council and other partners launched an advocacy dialogue on 30 January 2007 with the parliament's portfolio committees on Gender and Health: "Facing the Challenges of Home-Based Care

May 30, 2012
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Stresses Women's Leadership and Security during First Visit to Africa

In a meeting with UN Heads of Agencies in Kenya, the incoming United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon concluded his first visit to Africa with a strong message on promotion of women's leadership and zero tolerance for sexual violence and exploitation.