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26th African Union Summit focused on gender equality

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26th African Union Summit focused on gender equality

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African leaders have celebrated the 26th African Union Summit from 21 to 31 January, in Addis Ababa. This edition of the meeting was particularly focused on gender equality and women’s rights. The Director of Women, Gender and Development of the African Union Commission, Ms.

African leaders have celebrated the 26th African Union Summit from 21 to 31 January, in Addis Ababa. This edition of the meeting was particularly focused on gender equality and women’s rights. The Director of Women, Gender and Development of the African Union Commission, Ms.

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A Dream for Africa: Video Interview with Bineta Diop

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April 14, 2015

A Dream for Africa: Video Interview with Bineta Diop

For over 20 years, Bineta Diop has been a tireless advocate for gender equality in Africa and at the forefront of a gender-sensitive approach to conflict prevention.

For over 20 years, Bineta Diop has been a tireless advocate for gender equality in Africa and at the forefront of a gender-sensitive approach to conflict prevention.

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NDI - Program Manager/Sr Program Manager for Southern Africa

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NDI - Program Manager/Sr Program Manager for Southern Africa

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The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a seasoned Program Manager/Senior Program Manager with strong staff and program management and writing skills to support the Institute’s democratic development programs in Southern Africa, particularly Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Experience managing USAID funded programs is highly desirable. This position will report to the Southern and East Africa Regional Director and Deputy Director, and is based in Washington, D.C.

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The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a seasoned Program Manager/Senior Program Manager with strong staff and program management and writing skills to support the Institute’s democratic development programs in Southern Africa, particularly Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Experience managing USAID funded programs is highly desirable. This position will report to the Southern and East Africa Regional Director and Deputy Director, and is based in Washington, D.C.

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Reps leader seeks legal quota for women participation in governance, Nigeria

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Reps leader seeks legal quota for women participation in governance, Nigeria

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MAJORITY Leader of the House of Representatives, Mulikat Akande-Adeola, has canvassed the need for a framework that will define the constitutional quota for women in both elective and appointive positions in the country. 

MAJORITY Leader of the House of Representatives, Mulikat Akande-Adeola, has canvassed the need for a framework that will define the constitutional quota for women in both elective and appointive positions in the country. 

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Women leader seeks professional groups’ sponsorship for female politicians

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Women leader seeks professional groups’ sponsorship for female politicians

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THE increasing low participation of women in politics, especially in contesting for elective offices is beginning to give serious concern to women leaders and are now canvassing for strategies to tackle the deficit and ensure that women’s skills and intelligence are properly and equally harnessed for national development as it is with men.

 

THE increasing low participation of women in politics, especially in contesting for elective offices is beginning to give serious concern to women leaders and are now canvassing for strategies to tackle the deficit and ensure that women’s skills and intelligence are properly and equally harnessed for national development as it is with men.

 

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Nigerian women asked to push for more political positions

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Nigerian women asked to push for more political positions

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The wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has urged Nigerian women to partake in political activities in order to bring positive changes.

The wife of the Kwara State Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed, has urged Nigerian women to partake in political activities in order to bring positive changes.

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International conference on women's political participation in Africa

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International conference on women's political participation in Africa

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While on the 10th of December the world was celebrating Human Rights Day, in Bujumbura (Burundi) the International Conference on “Women’s Political Participation and their Role i

While on the 10th of December the world was celebrating Human Rights Day, in Bujumbura (Burundi) the International Conference on “Women’s Political Participation and their Role i

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Nigeria: Women Decry Political Party Primaries, Seek Deputy Governorship

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Nigeria: Women Decry Political Party Primaries, Seek Deputy Governorship

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Women have complained about the recent primaries carried out by different political parties in the country saying they did not favour them and they were also cowed and forced into submission to the men.

Women have complained about the recent primaries carried out by different political parties in the country saying they did not favour them and they were also cowed and forced into submission to the men.

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Gambia: Women and Youth Edified in Political Participation

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Gambia: Women and Youth Edified in Political Participation

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There is need to recognise the collective dignity of humanity and collaborate in creating an environment where all could grow and progress side-by-side towards the collaborative fulfillment of national aspirations.

There is need to recognise the collective dignity of humanity and collaborate in creating an environment where all could grow and progress side-by-side towards the collaborative fulfillment of national aspirations.