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…
By Zakithi Sibandze The posture of violence adopted by some governments in the region post elections is in sharp contrast to Africa’s Agenda 2063 of the Africa We Want, which…
On October 16, 2024, the Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) hosted an impactful online gathering for World Food Day under the theme "Climate Justice is Food Justice: A Feminist Call for…
By Tshidy Phakoe In recent years, the interconnectedness between environmental degradation and gender inequality has become increasingly evident, with Lesotho being no exception. The country faces significant challenges related to…
In August 2024, the Rural Women's Assembly (RWA) across Southern Africa actively participated in the Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) parallel summit. The RWA summit commemoration was held alongside…
By Ny Hasina August, 22 2024, RWA Madagascar members and other participants from various civil society organisations and a government representative were gathered around the theme: “building resilience face to…
By Chipo Chiluma On August 16th, 2024, the Zambia chapter of the Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) gathered in solidarity to commemorate the Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) SADC Parallel…
By Asanda Magadla South Africa is a developing country with significant economic challenges. Despite this, women continue to grapple with high levels of unemployment and financial hardships as they strive…
By Tsitsi Ndawana This year 2024, Zimbabwe hosted the 44th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17th August 2024,…
By Zakithi Sibandze The 44th Ordinary Summit of the Head of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community was held in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe under the theme:…