A 16 Days of Activism Call to Action from the WOSSO Fellows Every year, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the world raises its voice to confront one of the most urgent human rights crises of our time: the ongoing violence faced by women and girls. In Southern Africa, this crisis feels […]
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By Susan Tolmay The Group of 20 (G20) is touted as being a group of global powerhouses. Comprising 19 sovereign states and two economic blocs (European Union and African Union) – it is in fact a group of 21. Collectively, G20 members represent around 85% of global GDP, over 75% of international trade and about two-thirds
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By Susan Tolmay In a time of escalating conflict, rising nationalism, and increasing assaults on women’s and LGBTQI rights, it is absolutely essential to seize every opportunity to drive a bold, progressive agenda that prioritises people and planet over profit and self-interest. The G20 is one such moment. The G20 Leaders’ Summit takes place this
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By Susan Tolmay Women’s and LGBTQI rights are facing mounting threats in the lead up to the G20 Leaders’ Summit 22-23 November 2025, less than a week away. The Summit brings together global leaders from 19 of the world’s most powerful economies (18 now with USA pulling out) and two regional blocs – the European
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By Carren Liandol They call us the Disruptive Generation, as if passion, innovation, and courage are crimes. At the Women 20 (W20) Summit in South Africa, a space meant to shape the future for all women, young voices were few, and when heard, often dismissed as too loud or too bold. But disruption is not
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By Rita Tiriboyi Gender Links and many other feminist organisations, including individual gender advocates, have long engaged in robust advocacy for women’s empowerment. This includes equipping women to take up leadership roles across many areas. However, it looks like the patriarchal community was not ready for these developments. The reaction to most empowerment initiatives is
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“Rural women – the backbone of resilience and the voice of change” Across Southern Africa’s rural landscapes, women are the backbone of survival and the heartbeat of resilience. Yet, their labour, leadership, and lived realities often remain invisible – overshadowed by patriarchy, land inequality, and socio-economic exclusion. During the Gender Links Linking and Learning Summit
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Building Bridges and Amplifying Voices, WOSSO Advocacy & Networking Townhall The Townhall forms part of a series of Linking and Learning conversations designed to deepen solidarity and build concrete strategies for interregional advocacy. This September session is particularly timely as it comes ahead of major global policy moments like COP30, offering a platform for fellows
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As part of its #PushForward4Equality campaign, Gender Links is calling for bold, creative, and thought-provoking stories that shine a light on this backlash in Africa. We’re seeking writers, activists, and thinkers to share articles and blogs that explore the current events and their significance to women’s and LGBTQI rights. Date: Respond by 30 September 2025. Online response form: Click here
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From 18 to 22 August 2025, I had the profound honor of participating in the Civil Society Forum hosted by the Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO) in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Though I missed last year’s convening, walking into this year’s forum felt right, purposeful, and divinely designed. The timing could not have been more
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