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African CSOs praise governments, seek more action on women's rights
(2013-09)
Civil society organizations in Africa commended governments on the continent for the progress made in improving socio-economic conditions of Africans, but urged them to do more to enhance women’s rights in Addis Ababa, 26 ...
Consultative forum on gender equality and women's empowerment: "the role of research institutions and universities in harnessing the potential of agendas 2030 and 2063"
(2016-10)
The Consultative Forum on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment under the theme “The Role of Research Institutions and Universities in Harnessing the Potential of Agendas 2030 and 2063” co-organized by the African Centre ...
Fourth world conference on women Beijing, China 4-5 September 1995
(1994-02)
This press release focuses on the fourth world conference on women Beijing, China 4-15 September 1995 conference to set women’s agenda into next century. The conference will focus on persistent problems common to women ...
Dakar and Bejing opened up possibilities but the road ahead is long
(1999-11)
While the Beijing process of the last five years has helped popularize gender issues, set the climate for change and strengthened the network of women in Africa, the continent still has a long road to travel towards gender ...
Address of the secretary-general to the joint meeting of the group on equal rights for women in the United Nation and the women's environment and development organization on the occasion of the international women's day
(1994-03)
This statement addressed by the Secretary-General to the joint meeting of the group on equal rights for women in the United Nations and the women’s Environment and Development Organization on the occasion of International ...
Inspite of constitutional guarantees, few African countries have achieved gender parity, says Janneh
(2010-07)
Although about 90 percent of African constitutions endorse gender equality and affirmative action, only 11 countries have achieved parity in secondary education and only eight countries have achieved parity at tertiary ...
“Second Day of ADF VI Focuses on Gender and Socio-economic, Sociocultural and political rights”
(2008-11)
Day two of the Sixth African Development Forum (ADF VI), currently underway Addis Ababa, opened with a rousing appeal from the Gambia's Vice-President, Her Excellency Mrs. Isatou Njie-Saidy in Addis Ababa, 20 November 2008. ...
ECA, ADB, AU advocate for gender equality at opening of sixth African development forum (ADF VI)
(2008-11)
The UN Under-Secretary - General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Abdoulie Janneh said "Gender equality and women's empowerment are very essential for achieving sustainable and ...
Expert group meeting on gender networking: ECA delivers on its undertaking to put gender at the top of the priority list
(1997-05)
An expert group meeting on gender networking at sub regional level in Africa focusing on women and decision-making and the economic empowerment of women through the promotion of their legal and human rights is to take place ...
Violence against women, a major agenda item of the 15th consultative meeting on gender mainstreaming at the African Union
(2010-01)
The situation of women in Guinea after the killings of September 28, 2009, but also the situation of women in Darfur will feature high on the agenda of the 15th Consultative Meeting on gender mainstreaming in the African ...