Advocacy & Campaigns

In October 2010, the African Women’s Decade (2010-2020) was officially launched in Nairobi, Kenya. The decade is a critical moment for the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality on the continent.

The Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) of PEN International is seriously concerned about the detention of prominent Palestinian writer and academic Dr Ahmad Qatamesh, who has been held without charge by the Israeli authorities in the occupied West Bank since 21 April 2011.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement Press Statement

Another Shack Fire Destroys Families Homes in Siyanda

"This is just a way to scare students from excising their right to freedom of speech,” “Stay strong Maxwell,” “Solidarity from Barcelona. We send you our energy and strength!!!,” “In solidarity!

Buenos Aires, 10 June, 2011
Press Statement

Social movements present demands to the UNASUR Council of Economy and Finance

World Day Against Child Labour: South Africa’s forgotten children
Doreen Gaura

DATE: 31ST MAY 2011

FROM: UNGA REVOLUTION STEERING COMMITTEE

TO: THE PRESIDENT & THE PRIME MINISTER OF KENYA
HARAMBEE AVENUE
NAIROBI

SUBJECT: REDUCTION OF PRICES OF BASIC COMMODITIES

For Immediate Release

(Washington, DC, June 2, 2011)--Security forces in Equatorial Guinea have detained more than 200 youth in the past week. The reasons for the detentions remain unclear, although government authorities chastised parents for giving their children too much liberty.

The UK Section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (UK WILPF) is concerned with the equal participation of African women in peace and security processes as well as issues of human rights on the continent.