The gender and governance programme has grown out of various research and advocacy projects which aim to promote equal representation and effective participation of women in decision-making. The programme has now grown into a regionally recognised programme, and in 2010 it won the Mail and Guardian "Investing in the Future" award in the non-profit category for recognising the importance of working with local government to bring about social change in Southern Africa.
The Centres of Excellence for Gender Mainstreaming in Local Government brings together all GL’s core programmes focusing these in ten localities in each of ten countries that GL works every year. Research provides the evidence for the work; this informs policies and action plans which are advocated in various ways. The COE’s represent a unique, on–the-job approach to training.
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For immediate release: New cabinet and elections full of mixed blessing for gender activists
11 May 09
Regional relevance: South Africa
Gender Links welcomes the continued efforts in the new administration of Jabob Zuma to ensure equal representation of women in a broad range of areas as underscored by the new cabinet announced on 10 May in which women comprise 41% of the total. But the gender advocacy group noted with concern the lack of gender... [read more]
 Outspoken women politician perseveres in Mozambique
07 May 09
Regional relevance: Mozambique
At 18-years old, Maria Ivone Soares decided politics was her calling and the decision has paid off well. Soares is now one of Mozambique’s most respected, outspoken politicians. Growing up in Maputo, Soares wanted be part of the democratic revolution, so she joined Renamo, which waged a 16-year old civil war with... [read more]
For immediate release: South Africa - All eyes on SA cabinet
04 May 09
Regional relevance: South Africa
All eyes are now on South Africa’s cabinet following the successful 22 April 2009 elections that witnessed women’s representation in cabinet increase to 43% and the accession of five women to the positions of premier in South Africa’s nine provinces. [read more]
Election coverage through a gender lens
30 April 09
Regional relevance: South Africa
30 April, Johannesburg; World Press Freedom Day on 3 May comes just a few days after the dust has settled on the 22 April South African elections. While some have bemoaned the lack of depth in media coverage, the elections and media coverage have - by and large - been certified as free and fair [read more]
Political parties must commit to gender ahead of elections
23 April 09
Regional relevance: Malawi
The 2009 Malawi presidential and parliamentary elections are gripping in more than one aspect. Not only will these be one of the most hotly contested since the dawn of multi-party politics in 1993, but ironically the ruling Democratic People’s Party (DPP) will contest for the first time after assuming power... [read more]
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