Women’s Labour Rights
The Fight for Equality in East Africa
An analysis of sexual gender-based violence in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Holding Institutions of Higher Learning Accountable for Sexual Violence During 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Building a Community of Sisterhood with the Uganda Feminist Forum
Building a Community of Sisterhood with the Uganda Feminist Forum
TuWezeshe Akina Dada Feminist Leadership Training 2018
Forget your everyday workshop. When over 30 courageous and trailblazing young women from different backgrounds get together in a safe space to share and reflect on women’s lived experiences of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, feminism is reaffirmed and the foundations of patriarchy are shaken! Seeking to improve the rights and amplify the actions of young […]
My TuWezeshe Journey: Sumaya Nalubega
By the time I applied to be part of TuWezeshe, I was working with the Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence as a counselor providing psychological support to victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence. TuWezeshe came as something I had long wanted to get involved in although I never knew how […]
My Tuwezeshe Journey: Saviour Nakakembo
My name is Saviour Nakakembo and this is my TuWezeshe Journey! When I applied for the fellowship, I was broken. All I needed was a place to heal since I had gone through the trauma of the broken marriage. Everyone around judged me and often told me that I should have stayed back because so […]
Celebrating 15 Years of the Maputo Protocol
Influencing policy and raising African women’s voices in critical spaces
Tuwezeshe Akina Dada:Revolutionizing Young Women’s Leadership to Combat Gender Based Violence
Tuwezeshe Akina Dada:Revolutionizing Young Women’s Leadership to Combat Gender Based Violence
The Journey of Feminism is Special and Every Woman Must Live It – Mabel Imali Isolio
“Sisterhood is important because after AWLI, I realized that nobody can work alone and achieve much. And as my grandmother once told me “one thumb can’t kill a mouse”. As women, we need sisterhood to create change. We must work together and support each other.”
The AWLI Awakened My Passion for Feminist Leadership and Feminism Ideology – Dinah Musindarwezo
In this Alumna of the Month feature, we bring you Ms. Dinah Musindarwezo, an international consultant, a member of AWID and former Executive Director of The African Women’s Development and Communication Network – FEMNET. Dinah tells of her feminist leadership journey, how the AWLI enhanced her knowledge and how she has used this to challenge the […]
Sophie Ngugi: A powerful dance with our women voices
Sophie Ngugi, Kenyan, is the Life Skills and Sponsorship Manager for Women for Women International. She is working in South Sudan with women survivors who have been impacted by war and civil strives.Sophie attended AWLI in Addis Ababa in 2008, and shares her passion and actions in empowering women. When one woman is empowered,communities are […]
FLORENCE BAINGANA – UGANDA
I was the National Mental Health Coordinator, Ministry of Health in Uganda during AWLI. I was also working at ACFODE, Association of Uganda Women Medical Doctors, and Hope After Rape. At that time, I had an (MB CH B) with a Masters in (MMed Psychiatry). Since AWLI I have changed professionally and personally. I am […]
A FEMINIST LAWYER COMMITTED TO JUSTICE
Describing herself I am Christine Adokorach, 33 years old; I am also a mother of one son and two daughters. I am a Lawyer by profession and I define myself as a feminist. Qualities that define me as an African woman of strength. There are many qualities that define me as an African woman of […]
Walking the Feminist Talk: Contributing to the Domestication of the Maputo Protocol In Sierra Leone-Ms.Valerie Tucker
Ms.Valerie Tucker, an African Feminist, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Activist, former Country Director of IPAS, Sierra Leone and alumna of the African Women leadership Institute (AWLI). Valerie narrates how she, together with other women got the government of Sierra Leone to pass the Safe Abortion Bill through parliament aimed at decriminalizing abortion following the […]
The AWLI – Where Life-Long Lessons Were Engraved on My Heart
Yet again, Akina Mama wa Afrika with great pleasure shares with you the leadership journey of another distinguished alumna of the African Women Leadership Institute (AWLI), Ms. Khadija Dorra Esseghairi. Her passion and contribution towards the promotion of gender equality in Africa, truly demonstrates the power in transforming individuals for greater impact. Meet March’s alumna of the month! Kindly tell […]
Challenging and Transforming Male Privilege and Power to Tackle Sexual Harassment, Rape and Defilement
“I heard of a student couple where the girl would be beaten by their boyfriend. They rented a hostel room together. It is common for couples to co-habit.” Sexual and gender based violence is undeniably an all-too common and devastating challenge that continues to shake us every day. For women and girls at the university, […]
AMwAzons Meet Select Committee On Inquiry into Allegations of Sexual Violence in Institutions of Learning in Uganda, Submit Recommendations For Institutions of Higher Learning
Following Honourable Anna Adeke Ebaju’s motion for a resolution of the Parliament of Uganda to inquire into allegations of sexual violence in institutions of learning, a committee was constituted to do just that. Akina Mama wa Afrika was invited to make submissions to the Select Committee On Inquiry into Allegations of Sexual Violence in Institutions […]