Women
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LET’S TALK MONEY; Whats at Stake in the Financing for Development Discussions?
May 19, 2015The International third financing for development discussions are taking place parallel to the post 2015 development agenda discussions. These discussions are set to build upon the 1st and 2nd financing for development frameworks discussed in Monterrey... -
INSTRUMENTALIZATION AND HOW FAR WE HAVE TAKEN IT
May 11, 2015Smart economics, participation in the labour force and an accelerated development trajectory is a very compelling narrative put forward to justify why governments, should invest in women, girls and young people. The same arguments have been... -
International Day Of The Midwife: How Trained Community Extension Workers Can Reduce Maternal Mortality
May 5, 2015Mrs. Hannatu Paul, a midwife working at General hospital, Sabon/Tasha, Kaduna, says midwifery is an important role any society must not ignore. “I am the happiest woman being a midwife,” Throughout her profession as a midwife, she... -
NGO Launches A Loan Scheme To Support Women In Uganda Villages
Apr 10, 2015By Betty Bwanika With guidance of Arise Native Strong Woman to Empower the Rest In Development Worldwide, women in Mpigi District, Central Region, Uganda, East Africa have formed groups where they can access loans in their villages... -
SEXUAL VIOLENCE; SHORT SKIRT, SHE WAS DRUNK, IT WAS LATE, IS THAT ALL?? CERTAINLY NOT!!!
Mar 28, 2015The rots in our society Is a reflection of who we are as people, the values we nurture and the things we hold dear. Unfortunately women and girls continue to bear the brunt of societal... -
#IWD: Why It is Time To Make It Happen For Women (Articles)
Mar 8, 2015Today marks the celebration of Women’s Day globally. To celebrate this year’s International women Day, Rural Reporters shares some of its top picks must-read in-depth articles to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater... -
3 Forces Shaping Women Empowerment and Leadership in Africa
Mar 4, 2015By Sandra Zvavanyange and Raymond Zvavanyange The black history month is almost past us. For women all over the world, the question is this: “Has this generation eliminated all forms of gender bias... -
MSF Launches Global Women’s Health Multimedia Feature
Mar 3, 2015Because Tomorrow Needs Her bears witness to the barriers that women and girls face in seeking essential medical care in many communities where MSF works, whether they are due to poverty, conflict or cultural norms. In advance of International... -
Leave No one Behind: Will African women be “left behind” in the Post-2015?
Mar 2, 2015By Catherine Nyambura and Lennox Yieke There are two separate narratives running in parallel in Africa today. On one hand, the continent is firmly wedged in the middle of a great reawakening. The Continent continues... -
Developing The Concept Of Leadership Among Community Women
Feb 27, 2015“The aim of coming together in such a way is to share experiences that will aid growth and development and enhance women…and encourage change in attitude towards building a better and confident leadership,” Hajiya Ramatu Adamu, IMC...