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Daily Links@CSW: Monday 8 March 2010
06 March 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International, Regional
As the US delegation circulated a resolution on maternal mortality at the Beijing+15 review Friday, activists from around the globe called on government to accompany this with strong language on sexual and reproductive rights. [read more]
Daily Links@CSW: Friday 5 March 2010
05 March 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International, Regional
NGOs struggling to get thier foot in the door of Beijing+15 are calling on the UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon to put his money where his mouth is by "making social dialogue a reality."
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Daily Links@CSW: Thursday 4 March 2010
04 March 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International
As the impact of the financial crisis continues to reverberate across the globe, delegates from North and South meeting in New York for the Beijing +15 review say that women are carrying a disproportionate burden of the costs. [read more]
Daily Links@CSW: Wednesday 3 March 2010
03 March 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International
Today, scores of women will be getting in gear for the final drive to get the UN to consolidate the several agencies and units dealing with gender issues into one effective body with strong ties to civil society. [read more]
Daily Links@CSW: Tuesday 2 March 2010
02 March 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International
As an activist at the Global NGO forum declared that it would take an earthquake to achieve gender equality, everything else about the Beijing+15 review pointed to a timid holding of the line where women's rights are concerned. [read more]
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A life committed to speaking truth to power...
28 January 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Gender Links would like to state its unconditional support to Bishop Paul Verryn, in light of the recent disciplinary proceedings instituted against him by the Methodist Church. [read more]
Women make a difference in media
04 August 09 | (0) Comments
It is late afternoon in Namibia and a current affairs programme at Base FM is about to go on air. Namibian singing sensation Stella Kavendjii breezes in unannounced, baby in her arms, and does an impromptu interview on her new album about HIV and AIDS. Such is the homely atmosphere at this woman-led community radio... [read more]
 Media can promote women in sport
29 June 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Africa
The media flurry surrounding the Confederation Cup over the past few weeks was a small demonstration of what’s in store for Southern Africa next year when South Africa hosts World Cup 2010. Media is an important part of such an event’s success, as well as inspiring future generations of young footballers. [read more]
Scholastica Kimaryo joins the GL Board
02 April 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
The Chairperson of the Gender Links Board Dr Muna Ndulo today announced the appointment of Scholastica Kimaryo to serve on the GL Board.
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