WeCannotWait Women Rights Activist Recognized on International Women’s Day in Somalia
Asha Hagi Elmi, current Chairperson and co-founder of Save Somali Women and Children (SSWC) has over the last 30 years worked tirelessly to steer advocacy initiatives for a safe and…
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.
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 a diverse group of participants, including federal and regional government officials, members of the House…
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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…
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The 67th Commission on the Status of Women
During the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), held at…
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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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