HelpAge International
HelpAge International is the secretariat to a global network of more than 170 organisations across 91 countries working to promote the right of all older people to lead dignified, healthy, and secure lives.
issue: Widows, including their inheritance rights
Why the Maputo Protocol Benefits Everyone: #MaputoProtocolAt19
One of the world’s most comprehensive and progressive women’s human rights instruments, the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) was adopted by Heads of State and Government in Maputo, Mozambique, on 11 July 2003. To commemorate the 19th Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol, the SOAWR Coalition is celebrating 19 reasons why the Protocol benefits the diversity of African women and girls, their lived realities, communities and governments. Go to: 1. African Union Member States Whilst the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights provides a foundational framework for domesticating human rights
The Association of the Egyptian Female Lawyers gives an oral statement at the 80th session of CEDAW Committee
In the 80th session of the CEDAW Committee, the Association of the Egyptian Female Lawyers (AEFL) gave an oral statement at the public informal meeting which was held for NGOs to give their oral statements. In its statement AEFL agrees with CEDAW Committee in regard to calling the Egyptian government to provide equal opportunities for women in labor market according to article 11 of the convention. So to achieve this purpose, AEFL urges the Egyptian government to take effective measures in labor market to reduce professional parting and fill gender gap in regard to salaries. Also AEFL calls the Egyptian government to protect
COLLECTIF DES ASSOCIATIONS ET ONGS FÉMININES DE BURUNDI (CAFOB)
Le Collectif des Associations et ONGs Féminines du Burundi (CAFOB)est une organisation non gouvernementale à but non lucratif composée de 63 associations agissant dans différents secteurs du développement. CAFOB est également active dans le travail avec les réfugiés et les déplacés internes. CAFOB envisage un Burundi pacifique et prospère qui respecte les droits de l’homme et où les femmes ont les mêmes opportunités que les hommes et décident ensemble de l’avenir du pays.
CAFOB is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation composed of 63 associations acting in different sectors of development. CAFOB is also active in working with refugees and IDPs. CAFOB envisions a peaceful and prosperous Burundi which respects human rights and where women have the same opportunities as men and decide together for the future of the country.
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Maputo Protocol 20 for 20 Solidarity Awards Announced, Voting Open
The 20 for 20 Solidarity Awards recognise those who have steered the arduous complexities of gender inequality in Africa in the hope that this will inspire others to make a
International Women’s Day 2023: #DigitALL for the Maputo Protocol
Today marks International Women’s Day, a day where the world pauses to take stock of women’s diverse achievements as well as the persisting patriarchal systems which undermine efforts to transform
“It’s time for action” – Akufo-Addo on 20 Years of the Maputo Protocol
Source: Modern Ghana
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