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, Octobre 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 Octobre 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. Le Fonds Africain pour le Developpement de la Femme (Rapport Annuel ) 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 Novembre 2014 About TrustAfrica: TrustAfrica is an independent foundation that works to secure the […]
The board and staff of the African Women’s Development Fund offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Margaret Vogt, former UN Special Representative to the Central African Republic and a long time peace advocate and women’s rights activist. We mourn the passing of a trueAfrican leader and a great friend to AWDF, à […]
For nearly seven years, NANA DARKOA SEKYIAMAH has led the Communications forefront for the African Women’s Development Fund. During her tenure with our organization, she has authored new publications such as the Communications Handbook for Women’s Rights Organisations, co-authored Creating Spaces and Amplifying Voices: The First Ten Years of the African Women’s Development Fund and […]
Position: Emplacement du directeur des finances/des opérations: Accra, Le Ghana rend compte à: Division du directeur régional: Division des programmes d'éducation À propos d'IREX IREX est une organisation internationale à but non lucratif qui fournit un leadership éclairé et des programmes innovants pour promouvoir un changement positif et durable à l'échelle mondiale. Nous permettons aux individus et aux institutions locales de construire les éléments clés d'une société dynamique: éducation de qualité, médias indépendants, et des communautés fortes. […]
Une fois que j'ai pris conscience de moi, il m'est venu à l'esprit que je devrais peut-être ajouter au magasin d'histoires du monde. -Ama Ata Aidoo le 17 septembre, Le Fonds de développement des femmes africaines a lancé The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo, un documentaire sur la vie et l'œuvre d'un auteur ghanéen acclamé par la critique, Ama Ata Aidoo, […]
Contexte Le Fonds de développement des femmes africaines (Rapport Annuel ), an Africa wide women’s rights grant making foundation based in Accra, Ghana requires the services of a Communications and Fundraising Specialist who will work within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. Job Summary The post holder will be responsible for managing the diverse communications needs of the […]
In September 2013, the African Women’s Development Fund convened the 2nd African Women in Film Forum (AWIFF) à Accra, Ghana. This event brought together film makers, producers, writers and content creators together around the theme, ‘Creating Compelling Social Justice Content for Film and Television’. This 2nd AWIFF focused on storytelling as a way to foreground […]