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WOMEN’S WEEKLY - a charismatic Gambian woman

Friday, April 04, 2008

The most talked about Women’s Weekly column in the Daily Observer this week had an encounter with one of the most patriotic Gambian woman, Fatou...

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MAURITANIA: Moves towards political empowerment for women

africa » mauritania » nouakchott

IRIN

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Mauritania is often held up as a beacon when it comes to the proportion of women elected to political office - a 20 percent minimum quota was...

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Over 15% of women and girls are subjected to sexual violence in the Central African Republic’s crisis zones

africa » central african republic » bangui

OCHA

Monday, March 31, 2008

Several thousands of women and young girls have endured rape and other sexual violence in the conflict-torn north of the Central African Republic...

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Commission on the Status of Women hold its 52nd Edition

africa » gambia

Friday, March 28, 2008

Activities marking the end of international Women’s Day, which was basically slated to promote and protect the welfare of women, and was indeed a day...

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LIBERIA: Too many cooks

africa » liberia » monrovia

IRIN

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The shelves of Monrovia's premier bakery are lined with freshly baked bread, cream buns and iced doughnuts. A customer stands at the counter...

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LIBERIA: Special court for sexual violence underway

africa » liberia » monrovia

IRIN

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Liberian government has created a special court to deal with not only rising rape cases, but also other forms of violence against women,...

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South Africa: Rural women the losers in HIV response

africa » south africa » johannesburg

Amnesty International

Monday, March 24, 2008

Rural women living with HIV in circumstances of poverty in South Africa face discrimination in relationships and in communities because of their...

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Miriam Makeba visits rape survivors in Congo (DR)

africa » dem rep congo » kinshasa

FAO

Friday, March 21, 2008

FAO Goodwill Ambassador says support for women crucial to nation’s improvement amid fragile peaceSinger and activist Miriam Makeba says women...

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WOMEN’S WEEKLY - Violence against women

Africa » Gambia

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Women have been referring to GAMCOTRAP office, seeking advice, guidance and support on a daily basis, regarding matters of Violence Against Women,...

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Global Unification To Hold Seminar

africa » gambia » kanifing

The Point

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Global Unification, an association set up to promote the welfare of women, youth and children will hold a one-day seminar to discuss the difficulties...

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