Is Wonder Woman qualified to be a UN ambassador?
By BBC The United Nations has come under fire for appointing comic book character Wonder Woman as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The UN bestowed the honorary title to the famed heroine, also known as Princess Diana of Thermyscira, on her 75th birthday on […]
Biya’s Not-So-Comfortable Record On Women
By Comfort Mussa Quite some advancement in the condition of women has been recorded. But is the hullabaloo about emancipation and the urgency in handling their situation commensurate with actions on the ground? When Paul Biya became President of Cameroon in November 1982, he launched his “NEW DEAL” program imbued […]
Women who inspire – Dr Prudentia Yensi Lawan Esenei
By Kimeng Hilton Ndukong – Cameroon Tribune She has been in the business of treating and caring for animals for 13 years, with much fulfillment. They are often referred to as “Doctor Cow.” For most people, this appellation refers to the numerous veterinary nurses and animal health technicians in the […]
Cameroon – Poetry Contest
HOFNA Cameroon, in partnership with Sisterspeak237, AFCIG, CREED, 1Task1Job and Women for a Change Cameroon is organizing a National Spoken Word/Poetry contest, as part of the Project – One Cameroon Initiative. As part of the Project – One Cameroon Initiative, the purpose of the contest is to engage especially […]
Winners of Sisterspeak237 Story Telling Contest 2016
Bamenda- Cameroon : Winners of Sisterspeak237 Story Telling Contest 2016 – (Student Journalist Edition) Lifetime Achievement award – in recognition of OLIVE SHANG. She has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Cameroon and used the media to amplify the voices of the voiceless Award Category – Social Inclusion […]
Save the date – Sisterspeak237 Prize Giving Ceremony
Bamenda- The results of the Sisterspeak237 Story telling contest (student journalist edition) will be made public on Friday 6th May 2016.The entries focused on emerging issues related to agriculture, women and inclusion of persons with disabilities Bringing together leading personalities in media and civil society to celebrate the power of […]
Sisterspeak237 National Story Telling Contest
In line with its mandate to tell under reported stories, Sisterspeak237 has instituted the National Storytelling Award. The event will be an annual feature that will celebrate excellence in journalistic works by recognizing meaningful contributions made by individual journalists. Sisterspeak237 hopes that the Annual Journalism Award will reignite the passion […]
Cameroon : Women Honored For Strides In Philanthropy
Buea – Cameroon: Some Cameroonian women have been celebrated for their contributions to improving the lives of fellow Cameroonians. This recognition was done by Dr Chris Fomunyoh, a Senior Associate For Africa at the National Democratic Institute, USA .He highlighted this, in his award acceptance speech in Buea at the […]
Cameroon – Northwest Region gets third female mayor
Atienjo Bridget epse Ija has been elected Mayor of Andek Council in Ngie Sub Division, Momo Division of Cameroon’s North West Region (NWR). She was elected Monday February 8, 2016 during an extra ordinary session of the Andek council. Before elections, she was first deputy mayor at the council. She […]
Cameroonian Female Legislators to visit the United States.
Courtesy : Facebook Page of US Embassy, Yaounde On October 22, 2015, Ambassador Michael S. Hoza welcomed to the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde the distinguished Members of Parliament, Vice President Monjowa Lifaka, Ndam Njoya Patricia and Chiabi Honorine; and Senator Paulette Bisseck. These women leaders are part of a strong […]