15 years ago after a three year research on Women and Laws in Nigeria, as coordinated by the International Solidarity Network of Women Living under Muslim Laws (WLUML), Feminists, Women’s Rights Activists and Advocates came together to respond to the gaps in the situation of Nigerian Women especially Muslim Women from Northern Nigeria as identified by the research. The result of that response was the birth of BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights. The name BAOBAB was carefully chosen for what it represents, BAOBAB (Adonsonia Digitata), is a tenacious and long-lived tree found all
La vision de Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) est que chaque femme africaine puisse jouer un rôle dans la prévention et la résolution des conflits, et dans la consolidation de la paix ; contribuer à la paix en Afrique, tout en améliorant, dans le même temps, sa propre condition de vie.
Pan-African Center for Gender, Peace and Developement
In June 1996, Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) was formed against the backdrop of erupting conflicts in Africa. We came together, empowered by the Beijing Platform for Action, to respond to the needs of women in conflict as well as to promote women’s untapped strength in the areas of conflict resolution, management and prevention. Today, ten years after the first brainstorming session that brought FAS to life, it is important for us to both celebrate our accomplishments and reflect on our response to the challenges that face us.
Although most African states are signatories of well-known documents on gender equality such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Platform for Action and the African Union Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality, the real impact of these international instruments on women’s lives has been limited and variable. Gender disparities are still prevalent in West African countries.
The year 2007 has been a successful year for WiLDAF Ghana as we have been able to carry out all the programmes planned. In addition we have been able to take on activities that were not planned either on behalf of our partners or as a result of developments arising from our planned activities. These are highlights of activities undertaken during the year, challenges, impact and way forward for 2008.
WANEP - Supported by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Auteur:
Chukwuemeka B. Eze, Murtala Touray MargueriteYoli-Bi Kone Esther Gordon-Mensah
At the dawn of the 10th anniversary (a decade) of the adoption of, United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325: Women, Peace and Security, is still a work in progress in most West African Countries and yet in some a far cry.
MARWOPNET Sierra Leone Chapter continues programme activities in the reporting period June 2002 – April 2004. Activities ate geared towards achieving the goals and objectives of the subregional Network.
The direction of activities falls within the framework of MARWOPNET vision, It’s Abuja plan of action, (2000) and processes for the way forward as adopted and continued reviewed at Board meetings including institutional capacity building workshops that have been held since the Network’s
inception
In order to study the role of women in the various stages of peace and conflict, we must first understand the underlying concepts inherent in these processes and the ways in which women understand and use these concepts in their work. Also important is how these concepts have been translated into concrete mechanisms for use at the international, regional, national and local levels to promote gender equality in peacebuilding.
