African women have been at the forefront of shaping the global agenda for women’s rights from the 3rd World Conference on Women in Nairobi in 1985 that resulted in the “Nairobi Forward Looking Strategies”. The 4th World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995 was chaired by a prominent African woman, Mrs. Gertrude […]
At the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), we are actively working with women’s organisations on the ground to respond to the ebola crisis. Members of our Grants department correspond with partner networks each week who are responding to community needs by amplifying accurate information about the virus and viable prevention methods, particularly to remote communities. […]
Schools are closed. The economy has declined. Hospitals are refusing people who are sick for fear of ebola. Women are especially affected because they tend to be the breadwinners for the family. We no longer have long hours of work. Our rights are limited and the future of our children is at stake. -Miata Kiazolu […]
ACTION RESEARCH ON THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE OIL INDUSTRY ON COMMUNITIES IN KENYA AND UGANDA Time frame: November 2014 – February 2015 CALL FOR RESEARCHERS ActionAid International is seeking qualified and experienced researchers to carry out action research on the current and potential impact of the oil (exploration/extraction/production) industry on communities in […]
Between January 12th-15th 2015, RESURJ will host an Africa Feminist Dialogue in Accra, Ghana. The meeting will bring younger feminist activists together to mobilize constituencies for Sexual and Reproductive Justice at national and regional levels. We are seeking applications from young women aged 18-35 from across the region. Please click on the below for the application form, criteria […]
This statement was released by Nazra for Feminist Studies on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Update: Verdict Issued against Women Human Rights Defenders include 3 Years’ Imprisonment, 3 Years’ Monitoring and a Fine of EGP 10000 On 26 October 2014, the verdict of the case known as the Ittihadia Presidential Palace was issued at the Police […]
AmplifyChange, a new CSO advocacy fund that will disburse at least 14 million euros in its first two years, launched on 22 September in New York. The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is part of the Consortium Steering Committee for Amplify Change. AWDF joins the fund, in an advisory capacity, due to our organisation’s robust […]
Suitably qualified individuals are invited to apply for a vacancy that has arisen at TrustAfrica. Job Title: Communications Officer Reports to: Executive Director Supervises: Web Development and Maintenance Team Liaises with: All staff Job Location: Dakar, with regular international travel Deadline for application: 15 November 2014 About TrustAfrica: TrustAfrica is an independent foundation that works to secure the […]