SOAWR Statement – ACHPR 79th Ordinary Session
This statement was given by Alliances for Africa (AfA) on behalf of the SOAWR Coalition at the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR).
issue: Political participation and decision-making
Article 9: Women’s Right to Participation in the Political and Decision Making Process (with MEWC)
Welcome to All Things Maputo Protocol – a podcast by the SOAWR Coalition. Join us in our first series for the month of March, as we explore the International Women’s Day theme of ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ and various articles of the Maputo Protocol. New episodes coming weekly! Article 9 of the Maputo Protocol: 1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that: a) women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
Cadre législatif des droits des filles et des femmes en Afrique de l’Ouest || Legislative framework for girls’ and women’s rights in West Africa
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BAOBAB’s Press Release on the 2023 Nigerian Election
Nigerian SOAWR Member, BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, has published a press statement for immediate release on the upcoming February 25 2023 general and presidential elections. Download the Press Release Share: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Nigerian General and Presidential Election Countdown:
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