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National Convening on Promoting the Knowledge of the Maputo Protocol for the Protection of Women’s Rights in Nigeria

WRAPA wishes to invite you to its virtual “National Convening on Promoting the Knowledge of the Maputo Protocol for the Protection of Women’s Rights in Nigeria”.

 

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SOAWR Statement at ACHPR89OS

See SOAWR’s full statement as read on October 13th, 2026 at the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar, Senegal. Read the Full Statement The Statement covers six key areas for attention: A Call for the Universal Ratification of the Maputo Protocol A call to protect women’s rights from setbacks – African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values Demand for Kenya to develop a legislative and policy framework on abortion Calling for an

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#MaputoAt23: Keep the Fire Burning 🔥

Today, 11 July 2026, marks 23 years since African governments made a promise to the women and girls of this continent. On this day in 2003, the African Union adopted the Maputo Protocol, the most comprehensive and progressive legal instrument for women’s human rights in the world. Twenty-three years on, the SOAWR Coalition and its 77 member organisations are here to say: the flame is still burning, and we intend to keep it that way.  The Maputo Protocol was born

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Uganda Feminist Forum calls for an end to intimidation and violence against Ugandans

July 2, 2026 “A Nation that Silences its Bravest Daughters Betrays its Future.” The SOAWR Coalition stands in solidarity with our sisters and partners in Uganda. We are extremely concerned by the raiding of our member organisation’s offices; the continued political persecution, arbitrary detention, and imprisonment of women; and the attempts to silence media networks. We echo the seven calls for action as shared by Uganda Feminist Forum. Read the Full Statement Share: Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp X

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SOAWR’s Statement at the 87th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR

See SOAWR’s full statement as read on May 12th, 2026 at the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia. Read the Full Statement The Statement covers six key areas for attention: A Call for the Universal Ratification of the Maputo Protocol Strengthening Implementation of the Maputo Protocol through the Withdrawal of Reservations on Some Provisions of the Maputo Protocol Persistent Non-Compliance with the Two-Thirds Gender Principle in Kenya Nigeria’s Compliance with

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