At the Dawn of Post-Revolution Sudan: A Reflection on the dynamics of the women’s movement
In early 2019 Sudan had been gripped by months of political turmoil that climaxed with the army overthrowing long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir on April 11th. The protests began in December…
The Digital Threats Muslim Women Human Rights Defenders Face in the Greater Horn of Africa
Introduction: Safety online lies at the contours of digital rights, and all people should be able to engage on social media and use digital technologies without any threats to their…
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…
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16 Days of Activism Complete the Sentence Campaign
Each one of us has a responsibility to be part of ending violence against women…
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Engaging Muslim Women in the Ethiopian Women’s Rights Movement
The Ethiopian Women Lawyer's Association (EWLA) organised a high-level consultative workshop in Semera, Afar, with…
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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…
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…
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…
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