Gender

Information through media is power

Gender Links — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:15:59 +0000

In many ways, the media has been an effective way to reach and get information to women who are experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) and any other form of gender inequality. Moreover, the 16 Days of Activism against GBV underlines the importance of reaching women with these information campaigns.

Global crisis opens the door for a “gender revolution” in Africa

Gender Links — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:16:41 +0000

Addis Ababa 21 November: The Sixth African Development Forum (ADF) closed in the Ethiopian capital today with a call for a “gender revolution” that would help to rescue Africa from its victim status in global affairs.

Changing climate increases hardship for Africa’s mothers

Gender Links — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:36:51 +0000

Rising food prices across the globe is a daily headache for many. Particularly in the most vulnerable societies, climate change is already taking a heavy toll, including threatening crops and increasing food insecurity. Finding long lasting and sustainable solutions to climate change is becoming a global emergency. The whole world is feeling the pinch, with the most impoverished, especially women and children, most affected.

Women’s Experiences in Armed Conflict Situations and Involvement in Peace building Processes

loycek — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:03:54 +0000

Women are pillars of peace and for centuries they have been actively involved in efforts to make peace, resolve conflicts and work for reconciliation in their communities. Their informal approach to transform communities does not only hold societies together but goes a long way towards strengthening peace in the community.

GIDD COMMENDS NGOCC

Heather — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:21:21 +0000

Gender in Development Division acting Permanent Secretary Christine Kalamwina commended NGOCC for conducting the gender analysis of the national budget and hoped that the 2009 budget would reflect the recommendations made.

Zimbabwe’s new foreign exchange rules worse for women

Gender Links — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:10:04 +0000

Although it is intended to help alleviate the financial crisis and ease shortages in the economy, the new Foreign Exchange Warehouse and Retail Shops programme in Zimbabwe will likely worsen the plight of already over-burdened Zimbabwean women, especially the large numbers who rely on cross border trade for a living.

Men too should go for fertility testing

Gender Links — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:04:06 +0000

An infuriating, yet widespread, characteristic of our society is how blame is heaped on women, pretty much whenever something goes wrong, especially in relationships. This is particularly painful when couples are unable to have a baby, with the blame always leveled against the woman. She is forced to go through a series of fertility tests and hop from one doctor to another, just to determine her ability to have a baby.

Men of principle in the fight for gender justice

Gender Links — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:38:33 +0000

“I openly admit it. My wife is more intelligent than I am,” says Bheki Maseko, with a sense of fulfillment on his face. “I know that not many men would proclaim this, but this ought to be the direction of the 21st century man. Her success is my success.”

WLSA LAUNCHES THE CAMPAIGN ON THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS

Heather — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:18:28 +0000

Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) says there is need to popularize the African Charter on Human and people’s rights instrument and all other instruments relevant to the rights of women.

THE THING ABOUT POLITICS AND WOMEN…

koliwen — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:39:12 +0000

For me the most provocative aspect of Robert Mugabe’s presidential run-off campaign this time around is the abuse of word empowerment and its simultaneousy use of women -- particularly in adverts that are inserted in mainly the State media. I am particularly revolted by an advert in support of Robert Mugabe’s ‘empowerment’ policy or stance (whatever you may call it) inserted by a group who I am hearing of for the first time, called the Young Women Movement (YWM).

The lost Continent

mpumim — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:01:13 +0000

Whether we talk about homophobia or xenophobia, we need to acknowledge the fact that these are hate crimes and that for as long as human rights are not seen as indivisible, these violations will continue in other forms and this continent of ours that we call home will perish.

Support women to put food on the table

Gender Links — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:57:40 +0000

The alarming increases in food prices are devastating to societies’ most vulnerable populations. United Nations (UN) Secretary General-Ban Ki-moon recently noted, "This steeply rising price of food - it has developed into a real global crisis.” The World Bank estimates that food prices have risen by 83 percent in just three years.