How can influencer advocacy strengthen our fight to end violence against women in Africa? Learn more from Gicuku Karugu and Michelle Tuva of Equality Now and SOAWR host Grace Marwa-Pattison in this insightful episode! open.spotify.com/episode/294GCQ…

The Central African Republic began its journey with the #MaputoProtocol in 2008. Seventeen years on, the government is now legally bound to its women’s rights commitments – we look forward to seeing the implementation of this African Union treaty! More: bit.ly/CAR-MaputoProt…

At the heart of the forum was a clear &!urgent call: Nigeria must domesticate Article 14 of the Maputo Protocol to protect sexual & reproductive health & rights 4 all. Grateful to BAOBAB FORMATION & Equality Now Africa & SOAWR for bringing voices together to champion this cause

Article 14 of the Maputo Protocol- sexual and reproductive health and rights for all 🤗

📢 Consultancy Opportunity - Digital Literacy & Online Safety Training SIHA Network is seeking a facilitator to deliver an interactive training in Addis Ababa from August 26 - 28, 2025, aimed at strengthening the safe and strategic use of digital tools for women’s rights

I shared how data is the heartbeat of powerful storytelling at the Forum, it became clear that when data meets advocacy, change is unstoppable 🤗 BAOBAB FOR WOMEN NG and partners: Equality Now and SOAWR thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏻

Have you heard of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls? The Convention was adopted in February 2025 during the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The Convention aims to provide a comprehensive

CALL FOR INPUTS DRAFT ADVOCACY FRAMEWORK FOR WITHDRAWING RESERVATIONS ON SOME PROVISIONS OF THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA achpr.au.int/en/news/announ…

Last week the SOAWR Steering Committee was pleased to meet in Nairobi. We continue to be guided by our ultimate vision: that African women fully enjoy their rights as provided for under the #MaputoProtocol. Find out more:soawr.org/about-us/about…

We asked some of our Coalition members: What is your favourite thing about the #MaputoProtocol? vm.tiktok.com/ZMAY6WeSx/ What's yours?

🌟 We are inviting applications for consultancy opportunities that will strengthen our efforts to promote women’s rights, gender justice, and vibrant feminist movements across the Greater Horn of Africa region. 1️ Capacity Building in Financial Management Consultancy 📍 Juba,

Ug National Association of Sign Lang Interpreters NUDIPU Twezuule Foundation♿️ Global Disability Summit Disability Rights Fund International Development Law Organization UN Women Uganda Legal Aid Service Providers Network. FEMNET UGANET ‘We Cannot Wait’ Movement Lillian Byarugaba Adriko SIHA Network MUSAWAH NAGAAD Network CivSource Africa Denmark in Uganda FOKUS Hala Y Alkarib Uganda Women's Network CEHURD Uganda Sonke Gender Justice Judiciary Uganda Femme Forte Uganda Akina Mama wa Afrika Brenda Akia (PhD Law) United Nations CEDAW UNDP Uganda Margaret Ajok Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 Ireland in Uganda Esther Waweru, Senior Legal Advisor Equality Now, emphasized the importance of taking the Maputo Protocol seriously. ✍🏾She noted that the protocol offers countries that have ratified it various opportunities, including the ability to submit shadow reports that reflect the

👩🏿‍💻➡️bit.ly/WestAfrica-Gap… Join SOAWR members Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) and Akina Mama wa Afrika and have your say on closing the gap for women in public leadership in West Africa. #GapZero

La consultation de l'Initiative #GapZero, pilotée par Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center en partenariat avec MEWC et Akina Mama wa Afrika, visant à combler l'écart entre les sexes dans le leadership public en Afrique, se déroulera demain en Afrique de l'Ouest! Inscriptions ici: bit.ly/WestAfrica-Gap…

As the 2nd Africa Climate Summit closes in Addis Ababa today, African women speak with one voice: we are not tokens or victims. We are leaders, solution-creators, and custodians of this continent. We demand feminist climate justice with marginalised women’s leadership at the

The future we envision for African women is one where rights are protected, voices are heard, and opportunities are limitless. Check out soawr.org/wp-content/upl… to learn more. SOAWR #WRAPANG #SOAWR #MaputoProtocol

What is your favourite thing about the #MaputoProtocol? Some SOAWR members shared their answers - what's yours? Featuring: Equality Now Africa SIHA Network BAOBAB FOR WOMEN NG WILDAF Zambia ACDHRS FEMNET GLIHD Find out more: soawr.org/about-us/maput…

The Southern Africa edition of the #GapZero Initiative Consultations, piloted by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center, in partnership with Make Every Woman Count and Akina Mama wa Afrika is happening next week Monday! Register to join the conversation: bit.ly/Southern_Afric…

As part of its #GapZero initiative to close the gender gap in public leadership in Africa, the EJS Center will be hosting a consultative conversation focused on public leadership in Southern Africa on Monday 15 September from 2pm - 4pm (SAST). The webinar series, organized in

This week, Equality Now, IGED Africa and SOAWR have convened multiple stakeholders in Accra, Ghana for a workshop focused on advancing legal equality in Ghana. #EqualFamilyLaws #WeCannotWait IGED-Africa SOAWR