The State of the African Woman Campaign (SoAWC) is funded by the European Union, and its implementation is led by the International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPF AR). The project is a communication tool, an advocacy campaign and awareness creation that focuses on the implementation of girls and women's rights, particularly the Maputo Protocol and Maputo Plan of Action, in Africa.[1][2][3]
Who We Are
editAt the heart of SoAWC project is the #RightByHer campaign that create a coalition of SRHR activist from the youth sector, feminist groups and faith organisations.[4]
The #RightByHer campaign influences both legal and social norms on women's rights in Africa.[5] The campaign tasks CSO's to intensify public pressure on policy makers for improved transparency, accountability and implementation of policies on women's rights.[6]
Rights Areas
editThe Four(4) Rights Areas covered by the campaign includes the following:
- Gender Based Violence (GBV) against Women
- Reproductive Rights and SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health)
- Harmful Practices
- HIV and AIDS
References
edit- ^ "The State of African women- Mapping the gap between policy and reality". African Union. 2018-10-12.
- ^ "About - Right by her". Womens Rights in Africa. European Union. Archived from the original on 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
2020 Right By Her Campaign / State of the African Woman Project
- ^ Wharton, Gina. "State of African Women Report". KIT Royal Tropical Institute. KIT Royal Tropical Institute. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
The State of African Women Report focuses on the implementation of the Maputo Protocol ('Protocol to the African Charter on Human's and Peoples' Rights)
- ^ "State of the African Woman Campaign" -Advocating for Women's Rights across the Continent". International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region. Nairobi: International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region. 2017-02-07. Archived from the original on 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
State of the African Woman" campaign aims to contribute to securing, realizing and extending women's rights as enshrined in African Union policies in sub-Saharan Africa
- ^ "Release of the State of African Women Report". Healthy Developments. Bonn, Germany: Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation. 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
15 years after the Maputo Protocol it is time to reflect on women's rights and realities
- ^ "The State of the African Woman Report Key Findings 2018". Gender Links for Equality and Justice. Botswana: IPPF and giz et al. 2018-12-06. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
The findings strengthen the knowledge and capacity of civil society organisations