GABORONE, May 5, 2010 (IPS) - On the outskirts of Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, Charity Molefhi is learning the ropes of the horticulture industry. The 32-year-old former insurance consultant is one of many female farmers who are actively participating in Botswana’s agricultural sector to boost food security, employment creation and increase the sector’s contribution to the >> Read more
News: Nigeria’s only queen in a land of kings
Kunbwada, Nigeria (CNN) -- In a region ruled by kings, the people in the Nigerian village of Kunbwada are celebrating their Queen. They say a curse means any man who attempts to be king in this community will die mysteriously. That makes Queen Hajia Ahmed of Kunbwada the only traditional woman ruler in conservative Northern >> Read more
Funding: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with L’Oreal Corporate Foundation
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with L'Oreal Corporate Foundation UNESCO and L'Oreal co-sponsor Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences. A maximum of three young women (under age 35), from each of five geo-cultural regions of the world, will be awarded research grants in biology, biotechnology, agriculture, and other life sciences. Special >> Read more
Funding: Young Women Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI)
African Women’s Millienium Initiative (AWOMI) is organizing the 3rd Young Women Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI) in Dakar, Senegal over 3 weeks from December 2010 to January 2011. YOWLI was set up to enable young women of African descent to widen their leadership horizons, enhance their knowledge base and actively engage in monitoring and fighting >> Read more
Resource: The Global Monitoring Report 2010, the MDGs After the Crisis
What is the human cost of the global economic crisis? This year’s Global Monitoring Report (GMR) examines the impact of the worst recession since the Great Depression on poverty and human development outcomes in developing countries. Although the recovery is under way, the impact of the crisis will be lasting and immeasurable. GMR provides a >> Read more
Funding Opportunity
Norway has several RfPs available in order to strengthen Norwegian research on and for development in low- and middle-income countries as well as strengthen research capacity in these countries. There are opportunities available for research on “Women’s rights and gender equality” and “Globalisation of the environment, energy and climate research”. See the following website for >> Read more
News: Despite Wide-Ranging Benefits, Girls’ Education and Empowerment Overlooked in Developing Countries
by Kata Fustos (PRB) (April 2010) Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of girls' education on child and maternal mortality, health, fertility rates, poverty, and economic growth. Yet less than 2 cents of every dollar spent on international development is directed specifically toward adolescent girls, and they remain at the margins of international development >> Read more
News: Labour Market Shuts Out Women (South Africa)
Not only do women experience a higher rate of unemployment compared to men, but women also make up about two of every three discouraged work seekers. The recent economic crisis has also disproportionately affected women, with the number of females who are no longer economically active rising sharply between 2008 and 2009. South Africa's long >> Read more
Resource: Young Feminist Wire launch
The Young Feminist Activism and Communications teams at AWID are thrilled to share with you the launch of the Young Feminist Wire, an online platform for young women working on women's rights and gender equality everywhere around the world. The Wire is a hub of information by, about, and for young feminists: tools and resources, >> Read more
Event:Tackling HIV related Stigma and Discrimination in South Asia Lessons Learned
The World Bank South Asia AIDS Team & ICRW invite you to attend the following event at the 37th annual Global Health Council Conference on International Health Tackling HIV related Stigma and Discrimination in South Asia: Lessons Learned When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Although HIV prevalence in South Asia is low overall, HIV >> Read more
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