Mothers from Nigeria, Somalia Share Pain, Express Solidarity on Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the progress and immense challenges still facing women across the globe. To recognize this day, Voice of America hosted a discussion in which women from two of the countries impacted by extremism, Nigeria and Somalia, shared their stories. Nigeria is fighting the brutal insurgency of Boko […]
Nigerian Leaders Call for Gender Equality On International Women’s Day
The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari, has appealed to all stakeholders to work towards ensuring the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. This, she said, will aid the objective of sustainable development goals. Mrs Buhari made the appeal on Wednesday in a statement released to celebrate the International Women’s Day. […]
Assembly Raises Alarm Over ‘Incessant’ Raping of Women
The Anambra State House of Assembly yesterday raised the alarm over ‘incessant’ raping of women in Nteje, a community in Oyi local government area of the state and passed a motion asking the state governor to act decisively about it. The member representing Oyi constituency, Hon. Vivian Okadigbo, had, during the plenary, warned that if […]
President Buhari Mourns Late General Adebayo
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former governor of the defunct Western Region, retired Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo, as a true patriot. A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja, said Buhari stated this in a telephone call from London to the son of the late […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
The 8th of March is recognised globally as the International Women’s Day, a day set aside for women to be celebrated, motivated, inspired and challenged to equip themselves and expand their scope of influence. This year’s event is themed ”BE BOLD FOR CHANGE” and women across the world have set a time out to speak […]
EAC Gender Equality Bill Drops In As ‘A Special Women’s Day Present’
Regional lawmakers intend to conclude debate and pass the EAC Gender Equality and Development Bill, 2016, today as the “best present women can get on International Women’s Day.” This came up as the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), sitting in Kigali, again debated the Bill that makes provision for gender equality, protection and development in […]
Women In The Changing World Of Work: Planet 50-50 By 2030
Across the world, too many women and girls spend too many hours on household responsibilities – typically more than double the time spent by men and boys. They look after younger siblings, older family members, deal with illness in the family and manage the house. In many cases this unequal division of labour is at […]
Zimbabwe: Women’s Participation In Budget Processes Must Be Improved
Does anyone remember an incident that took place back in 2014 when a legislator brought in an assortment of sanitary wear that included pads, tampons and cotton wool to help make her point in Parliament? MDC Proportional Representation MP Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga had raised a motion calling for scrapping of duty on sanitary wear. Misihairabwi-Mushonga argued […]
Rwanda: Gender Parity Should Be Everyone’s Goal
As Rwanda joins the rest of the world to mark the International Women’s Day today, we are challenged to strengthen our resolve to ensure gender parity in our communities. This year the day will be celebrated under the theme: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”. This challenges each one of […]
Malema Slams Zuma for Overlooking Women for Deputy Chief Justice Position
EFF leader Julius Malema has accused President Jacob Zuma of overlooking Justice Bess Nkabinde for the position of Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. Malema has labelled the move as “anti-women empowerment and development”. Zuma announced on Friday that he has nominated Justice Raymond Zondo to the position left vacant by Dikgang Moseneke, who […]
Kenyan Women Lead Rise of Airbnb Female Entrepreneurs
Home-renting site Airbnb is providing women with a new way to earn money and build businesses with more women than men on the site and women in Kenya gaining the most, the company said on Tuesday. Airbnb said women have outnumbered men using the site since its 2008 launch and there are currently more than […]
Survey Attributes Child Marriage To Poverty
A NATIONAL survey conducted on motorists about consequences of child marriages in the country has recommended a comprehensive communication strategy to be implemented against current mindset on the behaviour. The yearlong national survey conducted last year cited poverty as the key driver to several child marriages in the country, as well as other sociocultural norms […]
International Women’s Colloquium To Highlight Global Women’s Day In Liberia
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, March 8, 2017 as “International Women’s Day,” and is to be observed throughout the country as a working holiday. The day recognizes the struggle of women around the world to gain equality and equal rights and reflects on the changes and progress that have resulted from […]
Outrage In Kano As Bride Gives Birth To A Baby Boy
It was angst, embarrassment and pains among Muslim Umma in Kano State last week as report had it that one of the brides in the state-sponsored mass-wedding, Habiba Inusa, put to bed, a baby boy, the day after she was joined with her bride in matrimony. This punctured the joy of the city dwellers . […]
President Appoints First Female President of Supreme Court of Appeal
President Jacob Zuma has nominated Madam Justice Mandisa Maya as the president of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Presidency announced on Monday. This makes Maya the first female president of the second highest court in South Africa. According to the Constitution, the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal is appointed by the President […]