FEMNET
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| Formation | 1988 |
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| Type | INGO |
| Purpose | Promote women's development |
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Official language | English, French |
Chairperson | Jacqueline Sylvie Ndongmo |
| Website | www |
FEMNET, also called the African Women's Development and Communication Network, is an organization established in 1998 to promote women's development in Africa. FEMNET helps non-government organizations share information and approaches on women's development, equality and other human rights.[1]
FEMNET was originally set up in 1988 by national women's networks to co-ordinate African preparations for the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China, in 1995. The organization is based in Nairobi, Kenya. FEMNET has worked with the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the World Conference against Racism and the African Union (AU). Areas of focus with the AU have included the protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council and the New Partnership for African Development.[2]
In July 2008 FEMNET coordinated the official launch in Nairobi, Kenya of the United Nations' Global Gender Equality Architecture Reform (GEAR) Campaign in Africa. As of 2010 FEMNET was active through membership and local organizations in over thirty seven African countries.[3]
Former chairpeople
- Njoki Wainaina
- Sara Hlupekile Longwe, winner of the 2003 Africa Prize for Leadership.[4]
- Mama Koite Doumbia, winner of the 2011 FAMEDEV Gender Award.[5]
References
- ^ "About FEMNET: Background & History". FEMNET. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ L. Muthoni Wanyeki (October 2004). "The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET): Experiences of Feminist Continental Organising". Feminist Africa. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ "The African Women's Development and Communication Network". GEAR. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ^ "Profile of an ICT Champion: Sara Hlupekile Longwe". Women's Networking & Support Program. 16 July, 2007. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "FEMNET Immediate Chairperson Mama Koite Doumbia wins the 2011 FAMEDEV Gender Award". FEMNET. March 2, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-23.