Women's rights Civil Society Organizations and networks in Africa will this week gather in South Africa's Mother City of Cape Town for a two-day forum on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls on the continent. Starting on Wednesday, the regional forum is organized by the Spotlight initiative - the world's largest targeted effort to end all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030. More from Lindiwe Nwenya, Programme Specialist at UN Women.

Women's rights Civil Society Organizations and networks in Africa will this week gather in South Africa's Mother City of Cape Town for a two-day forum on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls on the continent. Starting on Wednesday, the regional forum is organized by the Spotlight initiative - the world's largest targeted effort to end all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030. More from Lindiwe Nwenya, Programme Specialist at UN Women.

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Eliminating violence against women and girls forum

The government of Burundi has appealed for financial aid in order to survive the devastating effects of months of relentless rainfall that has displaced nearly 100 000 people. The United Nations (UN) says Burundi  is one of 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change. In recent weeks, East Africa has been experiencing torrential rains that have cost the lives of at least 58 people in Tanzania in the first half of April, and 13 people in Kenya.

For more on this Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Burundi, Havyarimana Balen.

The government of Burundi has appealed for financial aid in order to survive the devastating effects of months of relentless rainfall that has displaced nearly 100 000 people. The United Nations (UN) says Burundi  is one of 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change. In recent weeks, East Africa has been experiencing torrential rains that have cost the lives of at least 58 people in Tanzania in the first half of April, and 13 people in Kenya.
For more on this Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Burundi, Havyarimana Balen.

Burundi appeals for financial aid following devastating floods

Parliament in South Africa (SA) has continued processing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill despite objections. The controversial bill aims to amend key education policies and has faced widespread criticism. During a protest action at the Union Buildings, members of the youth organisation AfriForum Youth appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap the bill, and therefore to erase it.

For more reaction on the bill, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Law Centre Researcher at Equal Education, Katherine Sutherland

Parliament in South Africa (SA) has continued processing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill despite objections. The controversial bill aims to amend key education policies and has faced widespread criticism. During a protest action at the Union Buildings, members of the youth organisation AfriForum Youth appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap the bill, and therefore to erase it.
For more reaction on the bill, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Law Centre Researcher at Equal Education, Katherine Sutherland

SA Government continues with BELA Bill despite objections

South Africa's (SA)  Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities is calling on law enforcement agencies to take action regarding kidnapping incidents involving women, children, and LGBTQ individuals. Over 15 000 kidnapping cases were recording in the 2022/2023 financial year, according to Statistic South Africa(SA). For more on this Lulu Gaboo spoke to Cassius Selala, Director of Communication at the Department of Women, Youth Persons with Disabilities.

South Africa's (SA)  Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities is calling on law enforcement agencies to take action regarding kidnapping incidents involving women, children, and LGBTQ individuals. Over 15 000 kidnapping cases were recording in the 2022/2023 financial year, according to Statistic South Africa(SA). For more on this Lulu Gaboo spoke to Cassius Selala, Director of Communication at the Department of Women, Youth Persons with Disabilities.

Eliminating violence against women and girls forum

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