Cameroon – Women Beyond Representation
A campaign for “women beyond representation” June 29th, 2015 By Comfort Mussa Bamenda, Cameroon: It’s a busy Monday morning in Bamenda .There’s a bustle of traffic – cars, okadas and pedestrians are moving in every direction. Its rush hour and everyone is in a hurry to get to work on […]
Who am i?
By Comfort Mussa Growing up, i always introduced myself by saying who my parents were. The question was never who are you? It was always- whose child are you? I became a woman and the question is, whose wife are you? The question that eliminates room for being a single […]
Journalism for social change: Tiina Kangro’s story
By Comfort Mussa Sisterspeak237 connects you to Tiina Kangro , an extraordinary Estonian woman of her time. In this interview, Tiina talks about her extensive journalism career, her social activism, vision and motivations. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWo8h1H8P_0&feature=youtu.be”]
Biya:I am well aware that many of you, whether educated or not, are unemployed.
In his message on the occasion of the 49th edition of the National Youth day, President Paul Biya said last night that he is aware that many young people in Cameroon are unemployed. He said, “I am well aware that many of you, whether educated or not, are unemployed. I […]
The African Women in News Leadership Award
Nominations are open for the The African Women in News Leadership Award. WAN-IFRA in partnership with AMI is pleased to announce the launch of the African Women in News Leadership Award. The Award recognises an exemplary contribution of an Editor to her newsroom, and under her leadership, the contribution of […]
Leocadia Bongben – Role model for female sports journalists in Cameroon
Years ago, when men dominated sports journalism, Leocadia Bongben made her way in and shattered the glass ceiling. Over the years Leocadia has won the respect of her colleagues and readers. And she did so with poise and elegance. Sisterspeak237 interviewed Leocadia online to Brazil, where she is currently covering […]
Time to educate Cameroonian men about women’s rights
This article was originally published by Thomson Reuters Foundation on Fri,20 April 2012. Author: George Fominyen Men have to be involved in efforts geared at ending violence against women in Cameroon, the head of an association working with males to end violent and aggressive behavior against women, has said. […]
UN appoints first female commander of peacekeeping force
This article was originally published @ http://www.theguardian.com The first woman has been appointed to command a United Nations peacekeeping force – a Norwegian general who has served in Lebanon, the first Gulf war, Bosnia and Afghanistan. Major General Kristin Lund will replace Chinese Major General Chao Liu on 13 August […]
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 […]
Secrets Of The World’s Most Powerful Women
Christine Lagarde, Oprah Winfrey, Laura Chinchilla, Sheryl Sandberg, Debra Lee, Jane Fonda, Ann Curry , are some of the world’s most powerful women. These women push the boundaries of the known world. They are leading women who are having major influence on technology, entertainment, healthcare and the government. Ever wondered […]