Africa: Strengthen grassroots women, conference urged

Grassroots women organisations have a critical role to play in the development of sustainable healthy, energy efficient and liveable cities, was a common view expressed at the Grassroots Women’s International Academy (GWIA) that opened last Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain. About 30 countries are participating in the GWIA hosted by the Huairou Commission, that is made up of a number of international networks and grassroots groups that are working to bring the voice of local communities to the international arena.