A Publication on West Africa Horizon Scanning, A Project of Centre For Democracy Development in West Africa

February 2010: Women and Gender Issues

Women's Human Rights

The "August Meeting" Concept and Community Development in Nigeria

February 2010: Women and Gender Issues Issue

The "August Meeting" is a regular occurence in the South East of Nigeria. Every Igbo Woman, particular married women, is expected to attend the women's meeting on a date agreed upon by all the branches of the organisation... Read more...

Gender Equality, Culture, and Social Institutions in Burkina Faso

February 2010: Women and Gender Issues Issue

Burkinabe President Blasé Compaore has publicly declared commitment to eliminating gender-based discrimination in Burkina Faso, as his government continues enacting new laws toward gender equality and general improvements in the condition of women... Read more...

Gender, Peace-building, and Security Sector Reform in Liberia

February 2010: Women and Gender Issues Issue

The Liberian civil war was a brutal national experience because it was prolonged over slightly fifteen years; it also displaced nearly one-third of the country's population... Read more...

The Traumatized Female Victims of Sierra Leone's War Experience

February 2010: Women and Gender Issues Issue

Boys, girls, men, and women experience and absorb the impacts of violent conflict differently. In the specific case of Sierra Leone, Men were usually active combatants and a number of boys were abducted and forced to engage in fighting... Read more...

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