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Over US$19million awarded in grants to 800 women’s rights organisations

AWDF — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:10:30 +0000

Thank you for your support to the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). As of December 2011, AWDF has awarded US$ 19,190,870 to 800 women's rights organisations in 42 African... Read more

Ekiti Enacts Law Against Gender-Based Violence

AWDF — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:48:43 +0000

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Friday, (November 25), signed the gender-based violence bill passed into Law recently by the State House of Assembly, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The Assembly had passed the bill into Law on... Read more

World AIDS Day 2011: Grantees Supported

AWDF — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:09 +0000

The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) instituted a World AIDS Day programme in 2003 as part of its commitment to combating HIV & AIDS, and in particular the disproportionate effect of HIV & AIDS on African women. To mark World Aids Day... Read more

Barclays Bank Ghana Treasury Supports Nana Yaa Memorial Trust For Good Quality Reproductive Health

AWDF — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:59:24 +0000

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Barclays Bank Ghana Treasury Supports Nana Yaa Memorial Trust For Good Quality Reproductive Health Accra, Ghana, 25th November 2011 – As part of its Make a Difference Day (M.A.D.D),... Read more

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence: AWDF supports 20 African women’s rights organisations to carry out activities in 14 African countries

AWDF — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:44:40 +0000

The following organisations have been supported by the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) to carry out a range of activities in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. Grantee partners for 2011 are: Centre... Read more

Interview with Leymah Gbowee: Joint Winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize

AWDF — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:04:00 +0000

“AWDF has been that group that has stood by Women Peace and Security Network since... Read more

Rural women’s contribution to food security

AWDF — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:40:21 +0000

According to an old Chinese proverb, "women hold up half the sky". In the battle against hunger and poverty, women, and especially rural women, most certainly hold up the heavier half. In order to ensure food security at the... Read more

AWDF Hails the Life and Legacy of Prof Wangari Maathai

AWDF — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:17:05 +0000

On Saturday 8th October, Professor Wangari Maathai was laid to rest in Kenya. There will be an official memorial service for her on 14th October, giving her country, her many friends and admirers and the rest of the world an opportunity for an... Read more

NETRIGHT statement dediated to Prof. Wangari Maathai

AWDF — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:20:41 +0000

Please click NETRIGHT Statement Dedicated to Wangari... Read more

NETRIGHT congratulates women leaders in the Convention People’s Party (CPP)

AWDF — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:13:52 +0000

Please click NETRIGHT congratulates CPP to read... Read more