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Nigeria: Jonathan and Gender Issues

April 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr James Okoroma, opinion Abuja — Nigerian Women, under the auspices of the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), Nigeria plan to honour President Goodluck Jonathan to acknowledge his administration’s gender sensitiveness. The present government has the highest number … read more »

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What way forward for African Protocol for Women’s Rights?

March 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Marren Akatsa-Bukachi Ending gender-based violence will mean changing cultural concepts about masculinity. This includes recognition of the importance of active engagement of men and women at all levels, whether they are policy makers, parents, spouses or young boys and girls. … read more »

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Ugandan paper ordered to stop printing list of gay people

November 1, 2010 by benim

Kampala’s Rolling Stone published names, addresses and photos along with call for hangings. A Ugandan judge has ordered a Kampala newspaper to stop publishing photographs, names and addresses of gay people after a campaign group sought a legal injunction. Rolling … read more »

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Ugandan newspaper publishes second gay and lesbian list

November 1, 2010 by benim

A second list revealing the names of ten allegedly gay and lesbian Ugandans has been published in one of the country’s tabloids. This is the second list of its kind to be published in Rolling Stone, a local Ugandan newspaper … read more »

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