Category: Uhuru Watch
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Bogolo Joy Kenewendo: Botswana’s Economist Turned Minister
Kenewendo became the youngest minister in Botswana’s government when she was appointed as Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry in April 2018 at the age of 30.
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Bogolo Joy Kenewendo: Botswana’s Economist Turned Minister
Kenewendo became the youngest minister in Botswana’s government when she was appointed as Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry in April 2018 at the age of 30.
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The Inspiring Journey of Africa’s First Female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.
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The Inspiring Journey of Africa’s First Female President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
As the first woman to be elected head of state in Africa, Sirleaf shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for countless women worldwide.
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How Domestic Violence Laws Impact Women’s Rights in Africa
In Africa, 17 countries have no laws that address domestic violence while 37 countries have laws that address this.
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Gaza’s Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Israel’s Hostilities
The Ministry of Health data as of November 3, 2023 lists that there have been 2326 women and 3760 children killed in the Gaza Strip out of 11,000+ reported deaths.
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Exploring Women’s Political Empowerment and the Electoral Democracy Index
The role of civil liberties and women’s liberalization needs to be given more attention in democracy promotion efforts, as new research suggests that a nation must first ensure gender-equal civil rights before transitioning to democracy.
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At The Helm: Nigeria’s Female Ministers
The Goodluck Jonathan administration in 2011 had the highest number with a total of 13 women out of 41 appointed ministers and the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in 2003 had just 5 women out of 33 appointed ministers.
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India Introduces Bill to Reserve One-Third of Parliament for Women
The Indian government revived an old proposal to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house of parliament and state assemblies for women.
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Indian Parliament’s Upper House Reshuffles Vice-Chairpersons, Achieves 50% Women Representation
President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar declared that the panel of vice-chairpersons has been reshuffled with 50 per cent parliamentarians as women.