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Historic step towards equality for Swazi women: an analysis of Mary-Joyce Doo Aphane v the Registrar of Deeds
Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, 2012There is nothing extraordinary about Mary-Joyce Doo Aphane. Nor is there anything extraordinary – in most countries – about her desire to register a newly-bought property in both her and her husband’s names. What is extraordinary is that she still couldn’t do that in Swaziland in the 21st century, despite being married in community of property.DocumentThe long wait for justice in Swaziland: a feminist analysis of the David Simelane serial murder case
Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, 2013In Swaziland, the slow pace of the judicial process is a reality that citizens have long since grown accustomed to. The system is riddled with delays and there is always a lengthy backlog of un-heard cases on the High Court roll. However, delays usually occur once the accused is charged – not before the trial has even begun.DocumentCare in households and communities: background paper on conceptual issues
Oxfam, 2013This paper clarifies the main conceptual issues around care as a major issue in promoting women’s human rights, empowerment and overcoming poverty and inequality. It outlines overlapping terms and debates relevant for local programming and research on ‘care in households and communities’.DocumentGender-equitable public investment: how time-use surveys can help
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014This briefing argues that macroeconomic policy often fails to recognise the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work on women, and as a result reinforces both gender and income inequalities.DocumentConnecting unpaid care work and childhood development for gains in women and children’s rights
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014This policy briefing argues that women’s rights and children’s rights directly influence each other, yet there have been few successes at tackling the agendas in a collaborative way, limiting the quality of policy and practice in both areas.DocumentWomen’s rights and political representation: past achievements and future challenges
International Peace Research Institute, Oslo, 2014This paper summarises the main achievements and challenges for Afghan women’s participation in politics and their access to justice. It also presents the most important reflections amongst key stakeholders about possible ways forward, with the aim of facilitating further discussions in these areas.Document2015 and beyond: Action for a just, gender-equitable and sustainable future
CARE International, 2014This briefing paper argues that gender inequality is one of the most widespread and persistent barriers to social justice and that climate change amplifies the risks faced by people who are already poor and marginalised, with widespread negative consequences primarily for women and girls, and for society as a whole.DocumentWomen’s Land Rights in Pakistan: Policy Brief 22
Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan, 2010Women’s land ownership and control have important connections with their empowerment in Pakistan’s agricultural context. However, the link between these has largely remained unexplored; and there has been only a few research to determine how many women own or control land in Pakistan.Document16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign - Take Action Kit - 2014
Centre for Women's Global Leadership, 2014In these turbulent times, the global theme of the 16 Days Campaign, “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World”, is very pertinent. The 2014 16 Days Campaign!DocumentLes violences de genre en milieu scolaire, obstacles au droit des filles et des garçons à l’éducation
2014A l’occasion de la Journée internationale des filles le 24 octobre, l’ONG internationale PLAN a rendu public un rapport sur les violences de genre en milieu scolaire, principal obstacle à la scolarisation des filles en Afrique.Pages