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What has been your experience with feminist mentorship?E Imungu Kalevera Leila Billing Pam Pam Remer Wedu Maya Tamayo In what ways does feminist mentorship feed into the larger feminist political movement and strategy? Join us for this webinar for collective learning and reflection. FairShare We Are Feminist Leaders Make Every Woman Count, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism, Mama Cash, Global Fund for Women

Tomorrow, 27th January, we march for our lives. Femicide is not a new phenomenon in Kenya or any other country. But for far too long the constant danger that women live in has been ignored and the consequences of this silence has been death. Kenyan women have been murdered at the hands of men and in January alone, over 10 violent murders of women have been reported. These cases of femicide triggered an onslaught of misogyny but they also triggered an uprising of a multitude of women in retaliation, ready to take the streets in different Kenyan towns to protect our lives. Our message is clear, #StopKillingWomen. We demand that there be a presidential declaration recognizing femicide as a national disaster, including this crime into the penal code, and prioritize the investigations into existing cases. As we take to the streets tomorrow; young feminists, women living with disability, sex workers, queer women, civil society, women human rights defenders and women in all their diversity... let there be no mistake, we are marching for our lives and our rights. #EndFemicideKe #TotalShutDownKe #WeAreNotSafe Feminists In Kenya (FIK)Usikimye Amnesty InternationalAfrica Youth Trust CREAWKenya Flone InitiativeJinsiangu Kenya

Empowering Women: Know Your Legal Rights in South Africa 🌟⚖️ Knowledge is the first step toward empowerment! In South Africa, women have a range of important legal rights designed to ensure equality and protection. Here’s a snapshot of what you should know: 🔹 Equal Pay for Equal Work: Women are entitled to fair compensation for their work, just like their male counterparts. 💼💰 🔹 Protection from Discrimination: Laws are in place to combat gender-based discrimination in all spheres of life. 🚫⚖️ 🔹 Reproductive Rights: Women have the autonomy to make decisions regarding their reproductive health. 🩺🌸 🔹 Freedom from Violence: Strong legal measures protect against domestic violence and harassment, ensuring safety and justice. 🛡️✊ Stay informed and share this knowledge. Empowerment begins with understanding our rights and advocating for each other. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍💪 #WomensRights #SouthAfrica #LegalEmpowerment #EqualityForAll #KnowYourRights #Advocacy #TogetherWeRise

Tackling Child Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Ethiopia: The Power of an Interdisciplinary Approach In Ethiopia, addressing child GBV requires more than isolated efforts—it demands an interdisciplinary approach that brings together health workers, educators, social workers, legal professionals, religious leaders, and community leaders. Each sector plays a critical role in building a protective environment for children, especially in a country where cultural, social, and economic factors intertwine to impact children’s safety and well-being. Religious leaders have the trust of their communities and can challenge harmful norms, promote gender equality, and foster an understanding of child protection from a moral and ethical perspective. Their guidance can help reshape attitudes towards GBV, making communities safer for children. Community leaders are on the frontline, understanding local issues and mobilizing grassroots support. Their involvement in advocacy, education, and protection efforts ensures that solutions are culturally sensitive and responsive to the real needs of their communities. Legal professionals and reforms ensure justice is served by creating a strong legal framework to hold perpetrators accountable and protect survivors. Together, legal and community efforts drive systemic change for the protection of all children in Ethiopia. From legal reforms and trauma-informed healthcare to educational advocacy and community and faith-based prevention, an integrated effort ensures that we not only prevent violence but also provide children with the holistic support they need to heal and thrive. By combining our strengths, we can break the cycle of violence and create lasting change. Together, we can build a future where every child in Ethiopia is safe, protected, and empowered. #EndChildGBVEthiopia #InterdisciplinaryAction #ChildProtection #GenderEquality #CommunityEngagement #HolisticSupport #ReligiousLeadersForChange

🌍✨This week, we held the Hurra Coalition's strategic annual meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. 13 Women's Rights Organizations from 9 MENA countries came together to finalize our Five-Year Strategic Plan and 2025 Action Plan. This marks a significant milestone in our collective mission to advocate for women's rights and gender equality in family law reform across the region. The Hurra Coalition is a network of organizations dedicated to combating systemic discrimination and violence against women and girls in the MENA region. By working together, we aim to create lasting legal and social reforms that ensure equality and justice for all women under family and related laws. Over the three days, we engaged in meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts, focusing on key areas such as child marriage, child custody, and equitable distribution of marital wealth. By the end of the meeting, we reached a consensus on the strategic plan and internal governance rules, and all members signed the governance rules document to affirm their commitment to it. Reflecting on our achievements, we celebrated successful campaigns, particularly those against child marriage in Morocco, Lebanon, and Egypt. We're proud to share the progress made by our fellow organizations such as the Free Hands Association in Morocco, the Lebanese Council to Resist Violence Against Women in Lebanon, and the Egyptian Foundation for Family Development in Egypt. Together, we've made significant strides in advocacy and awareness. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive change and empower women across the MENA region 🌍 https://lnkd.in/dvDddN3W   #HurraCoalition #WomensRights #HumanRights #GenderEquality #LegalEquality #MENA #FamilyLawReform #FamilyLaw #FreeOurFamilyLaws

Today is the UN Human Rights Council’s 2024 Annual Day on the Rights of the Child! And a great opportunity to share that eight countries recently accepted human rights recommendations to prohibit all corporal punishment of children! Burundi, Czech Republic, Gabon, Guatemala, Mali, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates all accepted recommendations to prohibit corporal punishment of children all settings of their lives, during sessions 42 and 43 of the Universal Periodic Review. The UPR process is a unique mechanism for countries to hold each other to account for their human rights obligations. Countries frequently make strong recommendations about children's rights to live lives free of violence, as described in article 19 of the UNCRC, and elsewhere. There are often detailed, very well informed recommendations for improving law, child protection systems, measures to change norms and support behaviour change, and much more. Examples of some of the recommendations accepted in UPR 42 and 43: To Guatemala: “Take more effective measures to deal with the increase in domestic violence, school violence and corporal punishment, and create national policies and programmes aimed at protecting from and eradicating violence against and harassment and rape of women, girls, adolescents, especially migrants, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela).” To Czech Republic: “Explicitly prohibit corporal punishment of children and strengthen activities aimed at encouraging non-violent forms of discipline as alternatives in this regard (South Africa); “Strengthen national measures for child protection by enacting legislation that prohibits corporal punishment of children in all settings, including the home (Sweden); To Mali: "Continue efforts to prohibit all forms of violence against children in all settings, including recruitment of children as child soldiers and corporal punishment (Lesotho).” Read more about the recommendations made and accepted in UPR 42 and 43 here: https://lnkd.in/ev4nWCNX

Join this all male panel discussion on advancing the rights of women and girls: the impact of a legal framework such as the Maputo Protocol. The advancement of women's rights is not just a "women's issue" but a societal one that requires more inclusive dialogue that can help shift mindsets across different genders. 👇🏿From the lips of men #MaputoProtocol #africanwomen #InclusiveAdvocacy #Allyship #SOAWR Equality Now Alliances for Africa UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Co-Impact BAOBAB NG African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) Open Society Foundations Open Society-Africa Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)

IPPF Africa Region condemns #Ghana's new anti-LGBTQI+ legislation, passed this week, which severely infringes on human rights. The bill blatantly violates sexual and reproductive health rights, impacting not just the LGBTQI+ community but all Ghanaians. It will likely lead to more attacks and further undermine access to healthcare. While not imposing death sentences, the bill unjustly criminalizes LGBTQI+ identity and support. It imposes jail time for identifying as LGBTQI+ or even forming/funding LGBTQI+ groups. This is an unacceptable attack on rights to equality, privacy, speech, health, and more. IPPF Africa Regional Director Marie-Evelyne Petrus-Barry says: "We wholeheartedly condemn this abhorrent bill and urge President Akufo-Addo not to sign it into law. It has no place in our legal systems or societies." Read IPPF's full statement here: https://lnkd.in/d4FJg2tZ International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) IPPF European Network #ProtectLGBTQrights #HumanRights #HealthRights #Equality #NonDiscrimination #Ghana

Addressing femicide cases in Kenya and beyond requires a multifaceted approach that tackles both the root causes and the immediate factors contributing to this issue. Firstly, there's a need for comprehensive legal reforms to strengthen laws protecting women and ensure swift and effective prosecution of perpetrators. This includes stricter penalties for femicide and better enforcement of existing laws related to domestic violence and gender-based violence. Education and awareness campaigns are vital to challenge harmful gender norms and promote gender equality from an early age. This involves incorporating gender-sensitive curricula in schools, raising awareness about the signs of abuse, and promoting respectful relationships. Additionally, community-based initiatives and support networks can provide women with the resources and assistance they need to leave abusive situations and seek help. Investment in social services such as shelters, counseling, and legal aid for survivors is essential for providing immediate support and long-term assistance to those affected by femicide and domestic violence. These services should be easily accessible and culturally sensitive to cater to the diverse needs of women in different communities. Furthermore, addressing economic inequalities and empowering women economically can reduce their vulnerability to violence and abuse. This involves initiatives such as providing access to education and training, promoting women's participation in the workforce, and ensuring equal pay and opportunities for women in all sectors. Lastly, addressing femicide requires a coordinated effort from governments, civil society organizations, law enforcement agencies, and communities. This includes strengthening partnerships between different stakeholders, improving data collection and research on femicide, and promoting a zero-tolerance attitude towards gender-based violence at all levels of society. By taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach, we can work towards preventing femicide and creating a safer and more equitable society for all. #StopKillingWomen #EndFemicideKenya #GenderEqualityNow #JusticeForWomen #ProtectWomenRights

Rainbow Railroad condemns Ghana's decision to pass a bill that criminalizes LGBTQI+ people. Same-sex intimacy has long been illegal in Ghana. This new bill, which punishes people for affirming their LGBTQI+ identity, puts the community at greater risk, and will intensify the violence and persecution they face. When Uganda signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law last May, we were deeply concerned about the regional ramifications of the bill, given the lack of serious consequences which Uganda has faced for its human rights violations. Governments of countries like Ghana now feel emboldened to adopt oppressive legislation with impunity. We stand in solidarity with our LGBTQI+ community in Ghana, and will be monitoring the situation with our partners in Ghana as we call on governments to take this regional crisis seriously. We expect to see a spike in the number of requests for help from LGBTQI+ Ghanaians as we have seen in every country where the government has chosen to violate the human rights of its LGBTQI+ citizens by imposing draconian legislation. LGBTQI+ Human Rights Defenders will also face increased risk in Ghana with the passage of this bill. We are activating our crisis team and will report on developments. Email us at donations@rainbowrailroad.org to find out how you can support our crisis response in Ghana. https://lnkd.in/gmdH9-c2 #lgbtqRights #lgbtqia #HumanRights