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. […]
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
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, […]
Burkina Faso blocks start up of Africa’s first free clitoral repair “pleasure hospital”
By Misha Hussian (Thomson Reuters Foundation) BOBO DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Africa’s first hospital to offer free clitoral repair for victims of female genital mutilation (FGM) opened its doors in Burkina Faso on Friday, but no patients were admitted because the government refused to allow foreign doctors […]
Dark or Fair . Have your say
Much has been said and written about skin color in Africa . The comparison of light versus darker-skinned black people has featured prominently on mainstream media and in social discussions . In most African communities, light skinned women are glorified by the media, preferred in some cultures and demanded by […]
Enter the “Femmes et Filles Fortes 2014 ” song contest
Amateur and professional musicians are invited to enter their songs for “Femmes et Filles Fortes 2014” song contest . The contest is organized by the German Cooperation in Cameroon. The objective of this contest is to create songs to be used by the cooperation after the event “Femmes et Filles […]
Journey to Namibia 2014 begins
The journey to the 9th African Women’s Championship (AWC) Namibia 2014 begins this weekend with the first leg matches of the first round. Sixteen (16) teams will be involved in the first hurdle in the race for places for the ninth edition of the showpiece continental women’s football tournament. Only […]
Cameroon , journey by night; a woman’s nightmare .
Some months ago I had to travel from Bamenda to Douala for work. I had a lot of work to do on the set date and took the night bus to save timeand also get some sleep! That was not to be. I arrived at the agency, found my seat […]
Women on the Rise in African Politics
Women are breaking into the “boys club” of the African presidency.Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.`Currently Africa has three female presidents, tackling everything from security to corruption Read more :http://www.voanews.com/content/women-on-the-rise-in-african-politics/1847360.html