"Africa needs to reach deep in itself to harness whatever possible potential there is to face the mpox epidemic. Even as the rest of the world comes to our aid, we must first help ourselves" Misaki Wayengera PLOS Global Public Health blog speakingofmedicine.plos.org/2024/08/26/wha…

Committed to ending violence against women and girls in Africa? Join us for a vital consultative meeting on the development of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. 🗓 5th September 2024 🕛 12:00 PM EAT Register: bit.ly/CEVAWG

Are you committed to ending violence against women and girls in Africa? Join us for a vital consultative meeting on the development of the African Union Convention on Ending VAWG (AU CEVAWG). 🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/CEVAWG UN Women Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA African Renaissance Trust Nala Feminist Collective

1. Today’s #AUPSC session, chaired by Amb. Churchill EWUMBUE-Monono of #Cameroon, focuses on “Protection of Journalists and Access to Information in Situations of Armed Conflicts in Africa.” The session highlights the crucial role of media in upholding freedom of expression,

Peace agreements are 35% more likely to last at least 15 years when women are involved in their creation. Empowering women in peace processes paves the way for a safer, more secure world. #WPS #empowerwomen

The day is finally here for the CSO's consultation on #AUEVAWGConvention! If you're passionate about ending violence against women & girls in Africa, there's still time for you to join today's important consultative meeting. ⏰️: 12PM EAT 🔗: bit.ly/CEVAWG #BeAVoice

GIMAC Network Chairperson Helen Kezie-Nwoha states CSOs play a crucial role in the #AUCEVAWG process. As the people's voice, frontline advocates, and educators, your engagement is vital in shaping, adopting, and implementing this convention across member states. ✊ #EndViolence

Our Team Leader, Helen Kezie-Nwoha delivered the inspiring opening remarks at the Convention. Her call to action underscores our collective responsibility in combating violence against women and girls. Let’s turn today’s discussions into impactful change. #AUCEVAWG #EndViolence

🔥🔥🔥thank you African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate for the partnership. We GIMAC Network appreciate

You hear that you all? I am a legend, who KNOWS that fish fall from the sky! ‘Strue’s God! 😂 Thank you Jacqueline Asiimwe for a beautiful afternoon & the ‘flowers’. I am inspired by women like you who continue holding the line, especially in this terrible context we live in. 💜🍷

Neither of us could recall the exact moment we first met, but one thing is clear: I have always viewed her as an older sister and a guiding figure in the feminist and social justice movements. Growing up, I aspired to emulate her articulate manner and organized way of thinking,

📰 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐥! With immense sadness & love, we say farewell to Marilee Karl—founder of Isis International, author of cutting age feminist writings & global feminist activist. 📌Read our Press Statement: 👇wipc.org/press-statemen…

#Peacebuilding is a tried and true model for saving funds and lives. Every dollar invested in prevention saves 16 dollars down the line. Elizabeth Spehar, head of United Nations Peacebuilding, breaks down the value for money and the immeasurable benefits of saving lives.

In partnership with African Union ECOSOCC, we’re hosting a CSO meeting on Peace & Security this week, alongside a Regional Learning & Networking Exchange. Partners from Burundi, DRC, S. Sudan, Niger, Mali, and others will join to discuss Africa’s most pressing peace and security issues.

Here is the face of the kidnapper and murderer of 100 Level Student of Federal University Lokoja, Damilola He had already harvested and sold body parts like tongue, yansh, puna etc for rituals and also collected 400k from her parents.

Our continental stakeholder consultations for the #AUEVAWGConvention are still on and here’s your opportunity to let your voice be heard! Be part of history and provide input into the development of the convention! 🔗: t.ly/i4J5M #AfricanVoices #RoadToAUCEVAWG

Marching against femicide..again.. #EndFemicideKE RIP Rebecca Cheptengei

Day 2 of the Joint African Union ECOSOCC and Women's International Peace Centre (Women’s International Peace Centre) in partnership with Just Future CSO meeting on the State of Peace and Security in Africa and Regional Learning and Networking Exchange. Day 1 covered extensive topics on: Understanding

Let us put you on this weekend! It’s our #DjaliPodcast Season 2 on ‘Feminist Perspective on Structural Adjustment’ co hosted by Ciku and Omolara Oriye with the guest on this episode being the one and only Тоби айоделе -Tboy🇳🇬🇷🇺 🎧full episode nawicollective.org/audiovisualres…

Conversation circles on re-imagining peace and security in Africa. 💡 Participants have identified strategic priority areas for strengthening civil society advocacy work in advancing peace on the continent.