GMDC publications

This GMDC resource is a collection of contributions from various organizations and individuals across the region. In forming a community of knowledge, the GMDC hopes this will encourage further knowledge development in the region and beyond.

BALA: National Members’ Assembly 2014

The state of local democracy – inclusive developmental local government in Botswana. Report of 13th – 15th May 2014 in Maun, Botswana

December 17, 2019 Themes: Local Government Programs: Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC)

Audit of SRHR Laws and Policies in SADC

This audit provides a picture of the region with its diverse legislative and policy landscape. There are strong legislative frameworks with regard to Gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV but GBV […]

Identifying Opportunities for action on Climate Change and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines

ARROW is a non-profit women’s NGO with a consultative status with UNESCO. ARROW champions women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). There is growing evidence that the world is […]

Beyond numbers: Gender audit of the May 2019 South African elections

South Africa has 46% women in the House of Assembly and provincial legislatures and 50% women in cabinet. All the speakers in national and provincial legislatures are women. Women voters […]

Madagascar: D’une Longue Crise vers une Paix Durable

Pour faire le point et repenser aux options des politiques futures.

Voices, Pictures: The story of International Association of Women in Radio and Television

This is a history of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television over the last 50 years. With assistance from associations such as this, women throughout the world […]

December 17, 2019 Themes: Gender equality | Media Programs: Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC)

The Millenium Development Goals Report 2015

The global mobilisation around the Millenium Development Goals (MDG) has produced the biggest anti-poverty movement in history. By putting people and their immediate needs in the forefront, the MDGs reshaped […]

Regional Strategy and Framework of Action for Addressing Gender Based Violence 2018 – 2030

Peace and security have always been central to SADC’s regional integration strategy. In spite of this gender -based violence (GBV) continues to be a threat to human security, peace and […]

Citizen Report Card on Citizens’ Satisfaction with Family Planning Services: A case of Gulu and Luwero Districts

This study used a Citizen’s Report Card (CRC) to measure satisfaction with Family Planning services in two districts. A CRC is a social accountability tool citizens can use to demand […]

Regional Strategy on Women, Peace and Security 2018 – 2022

This strategy advances the quest for a prosperous and peaceful Africa in which women, men, girls and boys are all able to live with human dignity. Gender equality, women’s participation […]

Africities Marrakesh 2018: The Transition to Sustainable Cities and Territories

The Africities Summit is run every year and it has been running for 20 years. The theme for this summit is the Transition to Sustainable Cities and Territories: The role […]

Women’s Political Manifesto

The Women’s Political Manifesto: Progress through action (Nairobi 2002) is a much needed approach for political engagement between Kenyan women and other political players. It has provided a unique opportunity […]