| WOMEN & LEADERSHIP |
 A big part of Africa’s problem - which is almost never acknowledged - is that Africa is trying to confront these horrendous challenges with only half of its population - while suppressing the other half. One of African community has a saying that “you cannot kill a tick with one finger”.
Africa must actively engage women if the problems and challenges are to be overcome. Women leadership is crucial, if Africa is to have a future. |
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| BEYOND NUMBERS |
 Transformative leadership is about change. The key question leaders must ask themselves is: what change is my leadership making?
The campaign theme makes a rallying call for transformative leadership, where transformative leadership is defined as leadership that makes a positive difference in the lives of community. |
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Women's Participation in the greater East Africa
What difference has women's contribution and participation in leadership made in greater East Africa?
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| CHANGEMAKERS |
| Gertrude Mongella |
 Hon. Amb Gertrude Mongella’s contribution to the advancement of gender equality, peace and development has been distinguished and will for many years be celebrated in Tanzania and the world over.
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| WE'RE MAKING PROGRESS |
 Tanzania
Hon. Mary Nagu, Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs; and Hon. Sophia Simba, Minister for Gender, Children’s Affairs and Community Development mentioned that the last session of Parliament (which sat on 1st February 2007) had approved the ratification of the AU Protocol on the Rights of Women instrument. More>> |
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| VOTE NOW |
Are women ready to inherit property?
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March 2007
