Validating the 2021 African Union Gender Scorecard
12 Apr 2022
Continental progress towards Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Continental progress towards Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Standing in solidarity with women in areas affected by conflict
There is a need for long-term capacity development to enhance women’s participation in peace processes in South Sudan’
This month we spotlight women pioneers who have aided in the advancement of WPS 08-31 March
Local women have a long history of fighting for the emancipation of South Africa and gender equality as a whole, and have been effective drivers of their own change.
On International Women’s Day, 08 March 2022, AU launched the campaign #WhatAfricanWomenWant to popularise and advocate for the speedy and full implementation of its Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
International Women’s Day is an opportunity for women across the world and on the continent to take stock of the state of gender-based issues and the achievements and opportunities.
Research on women, peace and security provides strong evidence that gender equality and women’s empowerment are associated with more peaceful and stable outcomes. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) facilitates the inclusion of women peace activists in local conflict, early warning and prevention mechanisms.
Throughout the centuries of African history, women have played an integral role in society and shaped the culture of their communities and their larger societies.
Collaborating and strengthening partnerships towards advancing the role of women in the WPS agenda.