Angola Minister Defends Women’s Participation in Conflict Resolution
The Minister for Social Action, Family and Woman Promotion, Faustina Alves, Wednesday in Luanda, called for greater participation for “ladies” in actions aimed at resolving conflicts in society. Speaking at the closing of a round table on women’s participation in peacekeeping and conflict resolution processes, the Government official stressed that the presence of women in this field is generally unknown so that they are not called to the negotiating tables. She recalled that the UN Security Council adopted in 2000 its historic resolution 1325 on Women and Security, where for the first time it referred to their distinct experiences and contributions in the context of peace and security, which allowed for some gender integration and visibility in the field of pacification. The official reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the participation of women in the prevention, development and implementation of national action plans. The meeting addressed, among others, issues related to…
Egypt’s Cabinet Toughens Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation
Egypt’s cabinet has toughened a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) – imposing jail terms of up to 20 years as part of efforts…
Chinenye Udeh – A Pacesetter in Nigeria’s Tech-ecosystem
In recent technology landscape, there has been a surge of innovative entrepreneurs in many parts of the world, but in terms of delivering gender…
Nigeria: Government to Design Programmes to Boost Productivity of Women
Plans are underway by the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to develop specific programmes aimed at boosting the productivity of women in their various endeavours.…
Oman Government Appoints Female as Head of Major Oil Block
Oman’s government has named Haifa Al Khaifi as head of a new company that controls the country’s biggest oil block, a rare appointment for a woman…
Representation, Possibilities, Dreams and Hope: Kamala Harris’s Win, a Victory for Women
“To have a Black and Asian woman serve as vice president inspires me with feelings of hope and trues possibilities” “The inauguration of Kamala…
When Your Teen Needs Some Space
By Kembet Bolton No matter how great a parent you have been, at some point, your teenager will pull away from you and want…
How to Start Writing a Self-Esteem Journal & 7 Effective Tips to Do It Right
If we’re not happy with who we are, we won’t be able to love ourselves. And, if we don’t love ourselves, we won’t be…
Fostering Hygienic Practices in Juveniles
By Miracle Nwankwo I belong to the school of thought that believes in teaching a child cleanliness while they are still young because habits…
Kenya: The Growing List of Female Deputy Governors
Ms Ann Kananu Mwenda becomes the third woman to take the reins of a deputy governor after 2017 General Election. The Nairobi City county…
Guinean President Appoints Fifth Woman in Cabinet Reshuffle
Guinean President Alpha Conde named Kadiatou Emilie Diaby as public works minister in a cabinet reshuffle, making her the fifth woman in his administration. Diaby…
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Resigns Her Senate Seat ahead of Inauguration
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has formally resigned her Senate seat in preparation for her inauguration on Wednesday alongside President-elect Joe Biden. Harris…
