The strength of this book lies in how the author brings to the surface the invisible dynamics of African women in economic informality, namely their mobilization, collective and individual entrepre…
This research aims to develop an understanding of women's leadership in conflict and post-conflict contexts and to develop a common political agenda through strengthening women's movement building.…
There is strong evidence from around the world that progressive social movements are a critical force for creating vibrant participatory democracies and for promoting social justice, development, p…
Background: Preventing unwanted pregnancies in Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) is a recognised HIV-prevention strategy. This study explores the fertility intentions and contraceptive practices of WLH…
Historically, women have always been subjugated and oppressed by men in most cultures in Nigeria. This situation is due to the inequality in gender relations between men and women. Rape has alway…
Codou Bop is a longstanding feminist in Senegal, co-founder and coordinator of the organisation GREFELS (Groupe de Recherche sur les Femmes et les Lois au Senegal) or Research Group for Women and…
Background: A growing number of complex public health interventions combine mass media with communitybased “change agents” and/or mobilisation efforts acting at multiple levels. While impact ev…
2009 Annual Report: Imparting Generations of African Women
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and 1820 and the more recent 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122 and 2242 reflect a rights-based approach to human security with a focus on the prevention o…
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explicate spiritual leadership lessons of beneficence, courage, hope and ubuntu/humanness that are derived from the experiences of women leaders in Kenya…