VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Internship position
Action Foundation (AFCIG) is offering a two-month professional internship position “Projects Intern” from May 26 to July 26, 2014. Internship Position: Projects Intern Application deadline: May 16, 2014 Internship start date: May 26, 2014 Internship end date: July 26, 2014 About the Internship Position The Project Intern shall be initiated […]
Daring to Invent the future – Kah Walla
There were other women before her. We saw one in 1992, we saw another in 2004 but she was the first woman whose presidential bid in Cameroon drew national and international attention. Kidnapping and water cannons could not stop her. Blackmail, slander, corruption & other vices, which play against other […]
African Union Scholarship for Female Students in Africa, 2014
The Commission of the African Union is offering Scholarship for female students to study in reputable African Universities. Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded in following fields of study; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Education Science. Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to pursue postgraduate level for Masters and PhD programmes at African Universities. […]
Speaking up is just one part of the solution.
Although advocates for women’s rights in Cameroon encourage rape victims to speak out, socio economic realities on the ground still makes it difficult for victims to seek for justice. Recently, I came face to face with this reality as we tried to help a close friend who had been raped. […]
Vacancy – MONITORING AND EVALUATION/STATISTICIAN FOR THE GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS
The Global Health Systems Solutions is currently seeking an outstanding individual to GHSS as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/Statistician. Requirement: MPH with advanced knowledge in statistics and data analysis. Deadline: 27 March 2014 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contract Period: 2 years, renewable Salary: Very competitive and negotiable Applicants should […]
Laws On Natural Resources Management Neglect Gender
By Leocadia Bongben Claude Abé, Sociologist at the Catholic University of Central Africa has frowned at the Cameroonian laws for being silent on gender issues in the management of natural resources. Abe was speaking during a scientific debate recently on the importance of equality in the forest and environment […]
International Women’s Day 2014 : INSPIRING CHANGE (Photo gallery)
Women’s equality has made positive gains in Cameroon and the world at large. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action. Photo credits- Comfort Mussa
Job Offer : Project Controller Cameroon
International Mining and Infrastructure Corporation plc (“IMIC”), listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, is seeking to establish an important asset-ownership position in the global mining sector through investment in mining and related infrastructure. IMIC plc, an equal opportunity employer, is recruiting one Project Controller for […]
Priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon
By Comfort Mussa Yaounde, Cameroon – As part of week long activities to mark IWD 2014, the British High Commission in Yaounde organized a roundtable discussion on the priorities for combating violence against women in Cameroon – chaired by the Chargé D’Affaires, Mrs. Allison Marriott. Speaking on behalf of the Minister […]
Woman eh – Girl power !
By Comfort Mussa Have you ever wondered about what young girls in Cameroon have to say about Violence against Women and girls? I have. I was more than happy when my friend & CEO of Gender Danger, Chi Yvonne Leina told me that this year for IWD commemoration in Cameroon, […]