In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has once again found itself in a tense and repressive political crisis. In towns and villages across the country, fear has taken root — not only…
Since 2017, northern Mozambique has been gripped by an escalating conflict, with Cabo Delgado province at its epicentre. Armed insurgents have attacked rural villages, killed thousands, and displaced close to…
Struggles of the Women Human Rights Defenders Yesterday, I attended the parallel event at CSW69 organised by the Feminist Registry Republik in partnership with the Urgent Action Fund, Open Society…
Feminist Disarmament On March 10th, at the UN Church Centre, floor 10, a critical side event titled "Disarmament Education as a Women Peace and Security Solution for the Climate and…
Standing Together My first experience at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) has been deeply insightful and inspiring. The highlight of my day was…
Arriving at the UN headquarters for the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) was filled with anticipation and curiosity. Although I arrived slightly late, my…
As the world marks Beijing+30, commemorating three decades since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Rural Women's Assembly (RWA) remains steadfast in advancing the agenda of gender equality…
he Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) remains dedicated to promoting agroecology as a sustainable and resilient approach to agriculture. Through education, advocacy, and support for small-scale farmers like Mary Sakala, RWA…
From February 11th to 14th, 2025, over 100 participants from 22 African countries gathered in Sagana, Kenya, for the African Agroecology Workshop (AAW 2025). The event brought together a vibrant…
Read in French, Portuguese or Swahili As we commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March, the Rural Women’s Assembly stands firm in resistance and solidarity with millions of rural women…