Before the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) came power in early 1980, its leaders repeatedly emphasized the party's commitment to improving the position of women in independent Zimbabwe. "For…
In Nigeria, access to political, economic and social leadership positions is difficult because the society thinks leadership belongs to men. Women's representation in elective and appointi…
This document provides a set of core indicators for monitoring children's local environments. It is one of a series of 14 Core Indicators Sets that can be used to monitor children's well-being. The…
This book attempts to show that the teaching-learning process in higher education, and religion, taught and learned through non-formal and informal education (or the hidden curriculum), and other s…
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…
On February 6, 2014, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti- Pornography Act (APA) into law. This single stroke of the presidential pen signalled a redeployment of women’s bodies …
A discussion of food security without paying attention to seed security is, therefore, incomplete. the decision on the type of seed to conserve falls upon the woman who knows what characteristics o…
In recent years, women’s economic empowerment (WEE) has been the focus of perhaps the most intensive spotlight to date within the international development global arena. The creation of the UN …
Background: Women’s status and empowerment influence health, nutrition, and socioeconomic status of women and their children. Despite its benefits, however, research on women’s empowerment in…
The African Feminist Forum Position on the New UN Entity for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment