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…
Highlights from Regional Consultations on Family Law Reform in Africa
The We Cannot Wait Consortium was effectively represented by the SIHA Network at the 3-day Regional Strategic Consultation on Family Law Reform in Africa organized by the Africa Family Law Network. The event took place at the Fairway Hotel in…
Empowering Women Peace Activists to Engage in Peace Negotiations & Advocate for Gender Justice in Ethiopia
Acknowledging the dedication of grassroots women's rights activists to the women's rights movement, a capacity-building training was conducted on conflict prevention, resolution, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconciliation processes. The training involved various organizations committed to advancing women's rights, including volunteer committee…
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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…
Highlights from Regional Consultations on Family Law Reform in Africa
The We Cannot Wait Consortium was effectively represented by the SIHA Network at the 3-day Regional Strategic Consultation on Family…
Empowering Women Peace Activists to Engage in Peace Negotiations & Advocate for Gender Justice in Ethiopia
Acknowledging the dedication of grassroots women's rights activists to the women's rights movement, a capacity-building training was conducted on conflict…
Spotlighting the Impact of the Gender Equality Network in South Kordofan
We are thrilled to showcase the incredible efforts of the Gender Equality Network (GEN) in South Kordofan, Sudan dedicated to…
Zahara’s Quest for Gender Justice
Meet Zahara Ahmed, a 27-year-old dedicated advocate for gender equality who embarked on her journey by championing against gender-based violence…
Sofias Brave journey of seeking justice for SGBV survivors
Sofia Mohamed Ali, a 45-year-old Shibis District Women’s Chairperson in Somalia shares a powerful story of resilience and solidarity within…
Legal Triumph and Justice Served for Nuria
In 2002 Ethiopia Calendar (EC), Nuria Mohammed (name changed), a 38-year-old resident of Dese in Ethiopia, married her husband Zeinu…
Escaping 18 Years of Domestic Violence: Fatuma’s Journey to Freedom
Fatuma Hassen, a 38-year-old mother of four, endured an agonizing 18-year cycle of domestic abuse in her marriage to Abujebar…
