Articles about Nelson Mandela
From HIV victim to AIDS activist
30 November 06
Regional relevance: South Africa
I am the founder of a community based organization in Orange Farm called Let Us Grow that provides home based care and support to people living with HIV. We also train peer educators among the youth who work night and day to reduce the spread of HIV in this desperately poor community. [read more]
South Africa exports a culture of sexual abuse
10 March 06
Regional relevance: South Africa
It is with little irony that a South African peacekeeper is on trial accused of allegedly abusing (and killing) a Burundian minor, the same week that the man who was the architect of Burundi?s peace is on trial for rape in the Johannesburg High Court. If there are analogies to be drawn, it must be between the link... [read more]
South Africa: The questions never asked in the Deputy President saga
23 January 06
Regional relevance: South Africa
The questions raised about the extent to which state resources should be used for private purposes by top leaders as a result of the trip by the South African Deputy President to the Dubai are critical to accountability. The robust debate generated by the opposition, media and watchdog bodies speaks to a healthy... [read more]
Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Multidimensional Peacekeeping Operations: South Africa Case Study
30 June 05
Because of the strong gender links that run through the peace making, peace keeping (or preventive diplomacy) and peace building phases, South Africa is a relevant case study for the “Mainstreaming a Gender Perspective in Multidimensional Peacekeeping Operations Study”. [read more]
In a position of power you must exercise power - South Africa?s Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
29 June 05
Regional relevance: South Africa
In an interview for the Gender Links study, Ringing up the Changes, Gender in Southern African Politics, Mlambo-Ngcuka gave a rare insight into her views on power, transformation and the feminist agenda that she happily subscribes to. She asserts: ?In a position of power you must exercise power?. [read more]
Appointment of Mlambo-Ngcuka a breakthrough for democracy
22 June 05
Regional relevance: Swaziland
Gender Links today welcomed the appointment of Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka as Deputy President of South Africa as a breakthrough for ?gender equality and a victory for democracy.? [read more]
Thabo Mbeki and the battle for the soul of the ANC
01 January 05
A step in the right direction?
03 August 04
Regional relevance: Africa
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) must be more representative of women in its structures and in its assessments of governance. [read more]
