Upcoming events

–  Namibia government to train gender focal points from line ministries -3 – 7 October 2011 Okavango, Namibia: they are going to apply these skills to finalise a national gender action plan that is aligned to the Protocol

–  6th Southern Africa Social Forum on Political, Economic, and Social Crises – Lusaka:
13-15 October 2011
The main theme is Southern Africa for Actions against Political, Economic and Social Crises. Participants from the following countries are expected: Zambia (host), Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Angola and others.

–  SAFAIDS to host the North-South Annual Summit: Changing the river flow
1-3 November 2011, Harare
Sexual and reproductive health and cultural practices: A Linking, Learning and sharing platform for interrogating HIV, gender-based violence and maternal and child health interventions in southern Africa

–  Call for Participation in Young Feminist Blogathons: Share your activist story
From the role of youth in Arab Springs to slutwalks organized in the Ukraine, South Africa, and India and other creative actions organized by young women around the world, young feminists are claiming their role as central agents in instigating transformation. The Young Feminist Wire wants to know more by hearing it from young feminists themselves. If you are a young woman (under 30) active on women’s rights issues, we want to hear your story. Tell us about an organising experience that taught you something about young feminist activism or moved you in some way. What did you learn from the experience and what advice would you give to other young feminist activists outside of your region, country or context based on this experience? For more details click here.

–  Constitution building for democracy
21 – 25 November 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.
This will be hosted by Barcelona International Peace Resource Center and International IDEA.   For more details, click here.