Articles about Gl Company
Rachael Mwelwa
23 May 12
Regional relevance: Zambia
I am the deputy mayor of Kabwe, in Zambia. I have seen so many are the times when women are stereotyped as being weak and lazy or whatever other words that can be used to degrade them. But this hasn't stopped me from doing what I do best. Today I can say that my life has completely changed, because I have been able... [read more]
The time is now for the inclusion of climate change in the SADC Gender Protocol
26 April 12
Regional relevance: Mozambique, Southern Africa (SADC)
Participants to the third annual Gender Justice and Local Government summit signed a petition calling on governments in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to add an addendum on climate change and sustainable development to the SADC Protocol on Gender. Noting the impact of climate change on the lived... [read more]
Walking the green talk
26 April 12
Regional relevance: South Africa, Southern Africa (SADC)
In a symbolic action of solidarity with the campaign for climate change justice in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participants to the Gender Justice and Local Government Summit braved the morning breeze (Wednesday) to take part in the "Walking the Green Talk" morning walk. [read more]
Gender and local government summit goes green
25 April 12
Regional relevance: South America
When the 280 participants entered the plenary session of the third annual Gender Justice and Local Government summit on Tuesday (April 24), they got off to a healthy start with a few aerobics before moving into discussions on "Gender, Climate Change and Sustainable Development." This year's summit is the first since... [read more]
Women ready to take up leadership roles in Lesotho
25 April 12
Regional relevance: Lesotho, South Africa
While women remain close to parity with 49.1% representation in local councils, the upcoming national elections may also bring an increase in women's representation in governance structures at the national level. Women and men will contest for parliamentary seats in the upcoming national elections on May 26. Women... [read more]
Call for entries: Third Annual Gender Justice and Local Government Summit and Awards
29 January 12
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
Local councils, associations, community based organisations and activists are called on to submit award entries for the third Gender Justice Local Government Summit and Awards. Convened by Gender Links (GL), the summit is the premiere regional event for show casing local level efforts to end gender violence and... [read more]
Cyber dialogues summary for 28 November 2011 - Climate change
28 November 11
Climate change is really a big issue for all of us. We are all different people, we have different beliefs. But us, the living can do more to curb climate chagne and its effects.” Wakhile [read more]
Call for prevalence survey as police data again falls short
23 November 11
Regional relevance: South Africa
On the eve of the Sixteen Days of Activism Gender Links (GL) has issued a call for a national prevalence and attitude survey on gender violence that would establish the true extent, effect and response to this gross human rights violation. GL has also called on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to honour... [read more]
Sikhonzile Ndlovu
28 March 11
"As a media student I never used to think or see anything wrong with media until I did the media literacy course with Gender Links. I did not know how to use a map book. After the course I was able to design and publish training and pamphlets. Through the IT training I learnt how to use the computer, photoshop,... [read more]
Trevor Davies
27 March 11
Middle aged, married, white men working in Africa on gender equality seem to be as rare as Zebra's with spots! But as a member of this endangered species maybe I can contribute something to how working with Gender Links for ten years has challenged me and revolutionised my own work with women and men. [read more]
