The African Women's Forum

The UN campaign "UNiTE to End Violence against Women" invites you to "Orange the World"

 

 

 

From November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign calls for global action to increase worldwide awareness about violence against Girls and Women.

In support of this civil society initiative, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, launched a campaign "UNiTE to End Violence against Women", inviting you to "Orange the World" from November 25 to December 10, to symbolize a brighter future without violence.

Indeed, 1 in 3 Women has experienced physical or sexual violence. Violence against Women is a human rights violation, a consequence of discrimination and gender inequality. It impedes progress and development in many areas such as eradicating poverty, combating HIV/ AIDS and maintaining peace and security.

One of the major challenges is the substantial funding and resources shortfall. The Sustainable Development Goals include a specific target on ending violence, offering hope to all Women. However, it must be adequately funded in order to bring real and significant changes in their lives.

In 2016, the “UNiTE to End Violence against Women” campaign strongly emphasizes the need of greater resource mobilization.

 

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African Women's Forum report broadcasted on Euronews

Discover the Report made by Euronews on the occasion of Special Programme of the African Women's Forum, held on October 19 at the European Parliament in Brussels.

 

 

Interview of H.E. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

 

On the occasion of the African Women's Forum Special Programme, organised on October 19 at the European Parliament in Brussels, H.E. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, received the prestigious Prix de la Fondation.  

She also intervened during the Programme to address the situation in her country, facing Boko Haram atrocities.

 

Click below to access H.E. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari's interview

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Interview of H.E. Mrs. Aissata Mahamadou Issoufou, First Lady of Niger

 

On the occasion of her participation to the African Women's Forum, organised at the European Parliament, H.E. Mrs. Aissata Mahamadou Issoufou, First Lady of Niger, accepted to share her vision about Women's role in Global Security.

 

Click below to access H.E. Mrs. Aissata Mahamadou Issoufou's interview

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Crans Montana TV interviewed the most prominent personalities during the last African Women's Forum

 

During the last African Women's Forum, held on October 19 in the European Parliament, the Crans Montana TV interviewed the most prominent personalities who attended the meeting.

 

Among them :

H.E. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari 
Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E. Mrs. Aïssata Mahamadou Issoufou
First Lady of the Republic of Niger

 Mr. Ely Vall Eleya
Former President of Mauritania

Mr. Didier Reynders
Dep. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Belgium

 Mr. Gilles Pargneaux
MEP, European Parliament

Mr. Getachew Engida
Dep. Director General, UNESCO 

Mrs. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings
 Holistic Wellbeing & Multi-Disciplinary Excellence Activist, Ghana

Mrs. Pearl Kupe
Director, Africa Women’s Leadership Programme, South Africa

 

 

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