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.
We Cannot Wait Newsletter (Issue 1)
Message from Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director SIHA Network The We Cannot Wait Project is a consortium of Southern-led organisations that is explicitly focused on building an inclusive and cohesive women’s…
We Stand with you – A Statement of Solidarity
We, as African Women Activists with our regional and global partners, write this statement in a rapidly changing context as the conflict that started in the Tigray region in November…
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Legal Triumph and Justice Served for Nuria
In 2002 Ethiopia Calendar (EC), Nuria Mohammed (name changed), a 38-year-old resident of Dese in…
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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.
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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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