Guardianship and Authority in Islamic Tradition: Deconstructing Power and Reconfiguring Gender Relations
In Muslim societies, the concepts of wilāya (guardianship) and qiwāma (male authority) remain among the most debated issues, intersecting with jurisprudential, social, cultural, and political structures.
Building Ethiopia: Women must be involved in peacebuilding and nation-building.
By Derartu Gobena Bontu1, was a 17-year-old girl who lived in Sebeta town of central Oromia Region. She was raped by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebels as they accused her younger brother of working with the government officials. She…
The 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women
The We Cannot Wait Consortium was well-represented by SIHA Network and FIDA Uganda at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), held from March 11th to 22nd, 2023, in New York. Two impactful side events were…
Commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day
In observance of International Women's Day, we hosted a Virtual Regional Reflection Meeting that spotlighted the remarkable efforts of the We Cannot Wait Project Consortium Members.Organized under the theme "Enhancing Women’s Resilience in the Horn of Africa for an Equitable and Gender-Inclusive Future," the partners…
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Spotlighting the Impact of the Gender Equality Network in South Kordofan
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Zahara’s Quest for Gender Justice
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Sofias Brave journey of seeking justice for SGBV survivors
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