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Strengthening women's participation in local governance: lessons and strategies

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April 2, 2019

Strengthening women's participation in local governance: lessons and strategies

South Africa has made great strides in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for building a participatory democracy.

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South Africa has made great strides in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for building a participatory democracy.

Who’d be a woman politician? Shattering glass ceilings is not for the faint of heart

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February 15, 2019

Who’d be a woman politician? Shattering glass ceilings is not for the faint of heart

By Nerima Wako-Ojiwa,

Student politics in our universities is a replica of our national politics.

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By Nerima Wako-Ojiwa,

Student politics in our universities is a replica of our national politics.

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Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference

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Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference

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Women are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congressin the US’s mid-term elections. There are signs of progress in Africa, too.

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Women are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congressin the US’s mid-term elections. There are signs of progress in Africa, too.

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Africa is increasingly open to women in politics. In Congo, they have a fight on their hands

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Africa is increasingly open to women in politics. In Congo, they have a fight on their hands

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When citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo go to the polls next Sunday, attention will be focused on the race to succeed Joseph Kabila, the president of nearly 18 years. But away from the spotlight, there’s another battle going on: Women are fighting for a place in politics.

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When citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo go to the polls next Sunday, attention will be focused on the race to succeed Joseph Kabila, the president of nearly 18 years. But away from the spotlight, there’s another battle going on: Women are fighting for a place in politics.

The feminisation of African politics

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November 30, 2018

The feminisation of African politics

BAMAKO/TORONTO – Last month, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a new cabinet; ten of the 20 positions went to women.

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BAMAKO/TORONTO – Last month, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a new cabinet; ten of the 20 positions went to women.

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Johhannesburg to host launch of African Women in Dialogue

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More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

Convened by the former First Lady Zanele Mbeki, South African Women in Dialogue ( SAWID) will host the dialogue which aims to improve the status of women on the continent.

The dialogue on Monday will focus on strengthening the African Women’s’ Movement during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

Convened by the former First Lady Zanele Mbeki, South African Women in Dialogue ( SAWID) will host the dialogue which aims to improve the status of women on the continent.

The dialogue on Monday will focus on strengthening the African Women’s’ Movement during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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PAWO seeks recognition for African women leaders

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PAWO seeks recognition for African women leaders

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The president of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), Assetou Koite, says Africa must recognise and honour the contribution of women to the decolonisation of the continent and take action to advance gender equality.

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The president of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), Assetou Koite, says Africa must recognise and honour the contribution of women to the decolonisation of the continent and take action to advance gender equality.

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