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Zimbabwe: Summit celebrates gender champions

Harare, 14 November 2024 – The Zimbabwe SADC Protocol@Work summit, ended on a high note this week with 23 awards in various categories affirming good practices on gender in local […]

November 13, 2024 Themes: Local Government Programs: Gender & Governance | Gender justice and local government summit

Zim: GL to host the national #V&C Zimbabwe Summit

Harare, 8 November: Gender Links (GL) is set to host the national #VoiceandChoice Zimbabwe Summit from 11 – 13 November 2024, in Harare. This three-day event will revolve around the […]

October 21, 2024 Themes: Governance | Local Government Programs: Gender & Governance | Gender justice and local government summit

Mal: Role of men to support women in politics overdue

By Joseph Kayira, Balaka, 1 August 2023: In 2009, late President Bingu wa Mutharika did something that forever changed the perception of how Malawian politics should be practiced. He chose […]

August 1, 2023 Themes: Feminism | Gender equality | Politics Programs: Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign | Gender & Governance

DRC: Political parties urged to ensure parity on lists.

By Christelle Mpongo Kinshasa, 27 July: The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing its fourth electoral cycle. This is the cycle that will contain the first elections organized after […]

July 27, 2023 Themes: Politics Programs: Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign | Gender & Governance

Mauritius – “MPs should represent the voice of the citizens and adopt a people-centred approach.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy

“Everyone should be given the opportunity to serve their country, without any discrimination.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the political party […]

Mauritius – “There is the need for a critical mass of women to change the status quo, in politics and in other roles.” Soonita Kistamah

“Providing the opportunity for women to participate effectively in politics should neither be seen as a favour on women nor simply a result of laws or quotas.” Soonita Kistamah has […]

Mauritius – “Women should remain determined; there is the space for them in politics.” Sandra Mayotte

“Nowadays, children receive very empowering messages on the status, role and potentiality of women.” Sandra Marie Monia Mayotte is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the […]

Mauritius – “Sustainable development will not be attained without gender equality.” Joanna Berenger

“Engaging oneself in politics should be selfless and aimed at creating positive changes at the personal, community and country level rather than done for personal interests.” Joanna Berenger has a […]

Mauritius – “An increased representation of women in politics should not be pursued with the mere aim of a ‘politics of numbers’, but rather a ‘politics of ideas’ for greater social and gender justice.” Sheila Bunwaree

“Until and unless poverty and inequality are addressed, stability and social cohesion will be under threat. There can be no peace without justice” Dr Sheila Bunwaree’s initial encounter with Gender […]

GL hosts Women’s Political Participation academy

Gender Links is hosting a week long Women’s Political Participation (WPP) Academy in Maun, Botswana from 8-12 May. The academy aims at enhancing the inclusion and effective participation of women […]

May 8, 2023 Themes: Politics | SADC Protocol on Gender and Development Programs: Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign | Gender & Governance | Women in Politics

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