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African Leaders Celebrate The Maputo Protocol

December 13, 2023

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights ...

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Meet Dr. Thelma Awori

October 26, 2023

Meet Dr. Thelma Awori In this captivating profile, we unravel the extraordinary journey of Dr. Thelma Awori, an 80-year-old p...

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The Nairobi Call to Action

October 23, 2023

In pursuit of propelling gender equality and women’s empowerment to new heights, the recent MaputoAt20 Celebrations in ...

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Maputo At 20 Dialogues

October 12, 2023

This section casts a lens on the enlightening conversations and invocations that emanated from the sidelines of the Maputo Pr...

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AU launches Women of Impact: Stories of African Women Leaders

October 12, 2023

In a resounding proclamation of recognition and celebration, the African Union Commission proudly launched “Women of Impact...

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SOAWR Voices On The Maputo Protocol

October 12, 2023

As we commemorate this milestone, we’re delighted to bring you an exclusive insight into the voices that shaped this journe...

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The feminist movement in MENA needs more funding and greater inclusion: Nora Noralla – Egypt

November 19, 2022

Nora Noralla is an Egyptian human rights researcher who focuses on issues involving sexual and bodily freedoms, Islamic Shari...

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Women’s Rights & Climate Change: Laila Amili – Morocco

November 10, 2022

At the United Nations 2022 Climate Change Conference in Egypt, there are mounting calls for women to be guaranteed a principa...

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Alia – Lebanon

July 7, 2022

A Lebanese woman married to a Palestinian man is unable to pass her citizenship to her children or to her husband.  She suff...

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Deena and Charulatha – Nepal

July 7, 2022

A mother escapes an extremely violent and abusive relationship, but with no proof of paternity, her daughter is repeatedly de...

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Thuraya – Jordan

July 7, 2022

A Jordanian woman married to an Egyptian man is unable to pass on her nationality to her husband or children, and finds her c...

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Malaysian mothers challenging discriminatory citizenship laws

July 7, 2022

A group of Malaysian mothers with children born outside the country come together with a human rights group to push for a cha...