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Global: The power of allies in these times

Global: The power of allies in these times

Some moments don’t just pass through our lives—they tattoo themselves onto our souls, inked in emotion, purpose, and the undeniable weight of history, the present moment and our destiny. Moments […]

February 9, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender Justice

AfWID: WOSSO young women leaders make a mark

AfWID: WOSSO young women leaders make a mark

Johannesburg, 07 February 2025 – The African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) 2025 conference concluded successfully at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, bringing together dynamic women leaders, activists, […]

February 7, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender & Governance | Gender Justice

AfWID: Bridging Movements: Lessons on Solidarity

AfWID: Bridging Movements: Lessons on Solidarity

Attending the AWID Forum was a transformative experience and a privilege to engage with a diverse and passionate global community. It was inspiring to hear voices from all corners of […]

February 6, 2025 Themes: Gender equality | Young Women Programs: Gender Justice

AfWID: Women as Agents of Change

AfWID: Women as Agents of Change

The 3rd African Women in Dialogue (AFWID) conference saw the participation of women from all the regions of Africa to amplify their voices against issues affecting them and build momentum […]

February 5, 2025 Themes: Gender equality | Governance | Young Women Programs: Gender Justice

AfWID: Baba Dlamini and WOSSO Fellows’ Taxi Rides

AfWID: Baba Dlamini and WOSSO Fellows’ Taxi Rides

When you think of a taxi driver, you might imagine someone who simply gets you from point A to B, but Baba Dlamini was no ordinary driver—he was a guide, […]

February 5, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender Justice

AfWID: Women’s Voice and Power as Agents of Change

AfWID: Women’s Voice and Power as Agents of Change

Johannesburg 24 January: Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellows from Sub-Saharan Africa will participate in the African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) high-level Forum running under the theme, Women’s […]

January 24, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: Gender & Governance | Gender Justice

SA: No reconciliation without justice for women

SA: No reconciliation without justice for women

16 December, 2024: Today is Reconciliation Day in South Africa—a day meant to symbolise healing, unity, and the promise of a better future. This day comes just after the Sixteen […]

December 16, 2024 Themes: GBV | Gender based violence Programs: Gender Justice

SA: Breaking the cycle of violence

SA: Breaking the cycle of violence

16 December: I am a 28-year-old woman who grew up in rural areas of South Africa and witnessed the devastating effects of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV). I am writing […]

Sixteen Days: Make it 365. Push back on backlash!

Sixteen Days: Make it 365. Push back on backlash!

The pushback by anti-human rights groups is not just a challenge; it is an outright injustice. It’s a deliberate, calculated assault on the dignity, safety, and freedom of countless individuals […]

South Africa: Celebrating diversity through art

South Africa: Celebrating diversity through art

December 10, 2024: Today is Human Rights Day – the commemoration of the anniversary of one of the world’s most ground breaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark […]

Call for applications – Media Outlets, 31 Jan

Call for applications – Media Outlets, 31 Jan

Media Parity Capacity Building Programme –Promoting gender equality in the media Download the Portuguese version Call for applications – Media Outlets Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia Are you a media […]

December 9, 2024 Themes: Media Programs: Gender & Media

Call for Media Capacity Building Facilitators, 15 Jan

Call for Media Capacity Building Facilitators, 15 Jan

Call for expression of interest Media Capacity Building Facilitators: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique or Zambia Media Parity Capacity Building Programme SYNOPSIS CFI Media Development (CFI) and Gender Links (GL) seek the […]

December 9, 2024 Themes: Media Programs: Gender & Media