Tag Archives: Gender equality

Ethiopian jailed journalist Reeyot Alemu wins UNESCO prize

April 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Jailed Ethiopian journalist wins UNESCO prize – Ethiopian journalist, Reeyot Alemu, who is serving a five-year sentence, is the winner of the 2013 World Press Freedom prize – UNESCO/Guillermo Cano – in recognition of her “exceptional courage, resistance and commitment … read more »

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16 days of activism against gender violence

December 2, 2011 by benim

Lusaka, 24 November: It’s 5am on the eve of the International Day of No Violence Against Women that kicks off the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign. My alarm rings barely six hours after I arrive in the Zambian capital and … read more »

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60% of people living with HIV-Aids in Zimbabwe are women: Survey

September 16, 2011 by benim

Sixty percent of the 1,2 million people living with HIV and Aids in Zimbabwe are women, a recent survey has revealed. The survey, contained in a report titled: “Know your Epidemic – Know your Response”, indicated that only 20 percent … read more »

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Time to Elect a Female Ghanaian Leader

July 11, 2011 by benim

Experts on Gender Equality and Democracy have unreservedly supported Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and now the increasingly popular presidential female candidate for the next 2012 elections, to raise Ghana further on the … read more »

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10 Ways To Successfully Approach A Beautiful Woman

December 11, 2010 by benim

Ever find yourself dying to approach a beautiful woman you saw somewhere but you didn’t have the slightest clue how to do it — let alone the nerve to even try? If so, I can guarantee you this: Just the … read more »

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