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 […]
Breast Cancer: 18% of Cameroonian women affected
Source: http://cameroon-tribune.cm Women from 18 to over 55 years are advised to undertake regular screening and palpation. Cases of breast cancer can be reduced if women ensure regular screening, good nutrition, engage in physical exercise, eliminate stigma and take drugs only on prescription. According to statistics, over 18 per cent […]
2016 Budget -Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family
Cameroon’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family will function with a budget of FCFA 6,888,000,000 in 2016. The budget, which has witnessed a 21 per cent increase from that of last year, will be geared towards the empowerment of women and gender promotion, family development and protection of children’s […]
Cameroonian survivors of human trafficking speak out
By Tapang Ivo Yaounde – Cameroon : The secret network of human traffickers in Cameroon and the Middle East has been exposed, with most victims being women and girls who seek better jobs in Kuwait and Lebanon. Cameroonian women and girls are forced to work under difficult and tiring conditions […]