Egypt Instagram Activist Hopes Jailing Sex Crimes Student Drives Change
An Egyptian Instagram activist welcomed a court decision on Sunday to jail a former university student for eight years for sex crimes after her campaign against his abuse and harassment of women sparked a MeToo movement in her country. Ahmed Bassam Zaki, aged in his early 20s and from a wealthy family, was detained last […]
“Now We Want Real Justice,”-Al-Hathloul Sisters
The sisters of prominent Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul said on Thursday they wanted real justice for her, the day after she was released from prison. Hathloul, 31, has campaigned for women’s right to drive and to end Saudi’s male guardianship system. She spent nearly three years behind bars in a case that drew […]
Women Must Be Kept Safe Online To Meet Global Gender Goals, Activist says
Governments must do more to keep women safe online in order to meet global goals on gender inequality, a British Nigerian activist has warned, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a surge in racism and gender-based abuse on the internet. Women’s rights campaigners worldwide have warned of an increase in online abuse such as revenge porn […]
Time is Now: Rural And Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives
This year’s theme captures the vibrant life of the women activists whose passion and commitment have won women’s rights over the generations, and successfully brought change. We celebrate an unprecedented global movement for women’s rights, equality, safety and justice, recognizing the tireless work of activists who have been central to this global push for gender […]
Empowering Girl Activists Through Art
Dariya is a 17-year-old activist in Kyrgyzstan, standing up for girls’ rights with arts and humor. She shares her story about creating Girl Activists of Kyrgyzstan through Bishkek Feminist Initiatives, a recent Global Fund for Women grantee partner that helps to foster the creation of young women’s groups and empower young women’s activism and leadership. […]
A Journal Of 80 Years Of Women’s Rights Movements And Activism In Zimbabwe Since 1936
Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe has launched a new book titled “A Beautiful Strength, A journal of 80 Years of Women’s Rights Movements and Activism in Zimbabwe since 1936” to document women’s struggles and achievements recorded in their quest to have their rights recognized in society. According to Professor Rudo Gaidzanwa, one of the co-editors the […]
Dr Stella Nyanzi Released On Bail
Dr Stella Nyanzi, a Makerere University research fellow charged with cyber related crimes has been released on bail Buganda Road Court today (Wednesday) granted Dr Nyanzi a noncash bail of Shs10 million. Her sureties were also each bonded Shs10 million not cash. Earlier, Dr Nyanzi’s lawyers had told journalists that her case had been delayed […]
Liberia: Fejal Launches ‘Women Political Engagement’ Project
The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FEJAL) with support from the Swedish Embassy through UN Women has launched the “Women Political Engagement Project” in Monrovia. The project is geared towards increasing women participation in the media platform and advancing women participation in the 2017 elections. The project also seeks to make women in the media […]
Groups Seek Resource Mobilisation To Fight Violence Against Women
Some groups under the aegis of Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) and Development and Peace Initiative (DPI) and the Collective Action for Adolescent Girls Initiative (CAAGI) project are advocating for resource mobilization for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW). Addressing newsmen in Kaduna, Emmanuel Tagwai of Development and Peace Initiative (DPI) stressed the need for […]
Activist Seeks Help For People With Disabilities
A YOUNG man at Walvis Bay is appealing for help to support people with disabilities at Walvis Bay. Mario Thaniseb says most people with disabilities are lonely, although they live with family members, who are expected to be their support. He says there is still a problem of stigmatisation and discrimination against people with disabilities […]
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