Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) (Swahili for "African women") was established in 1985 in the United Kingdom as a small community organisation for African women. It is now an international and Pan-African feminist non-governmental organisation headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.[2][3]
| Founded | 1985, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | non-governmental organization |
| Location | |
| Fields | Legal advocacy, education |
| Affiliations | Progressive International[1] |
| Website | www |
Service
editAMwA is described as a "training centre" and "advocacy engine" for the women's movement in Africa.[4][5] It focuses on enhancing women's ability to participate in leadership through education programs, resource and research, providing platforms for advocacy and movements to influence politics and legislation.[6][7]
In 2014, AMwA, with other women's organisations, conducted a regional conference in Kampala on the theme "Strengthening African Women’s Voices in the Post-2015 Processes".[8][5] The conference intended to serve as a reminder of the common issues African women continue to face, including gender-based violence.[9][10]
Some of the organisations that have helped support Akina Mama wa Afrika include the African Women's Development Fund and the Sigrid Rausing Trust.[11][12]
The African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI)
editThe AWLI, established first in 1996, focus on themes such as gender-based violence, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, anti-poverty efforts and peace building.[13][14][15][16] It is designed by women leaders from Africa, for providing professional support, networking opportunities and workshops to women activists aged 18–45 from across the continent.[7][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Members". Progressive International. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ Ray, Audacia (15 December 2010). "Not Just Violent Clients Hurt Sex Workers". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Our Interview of the Month with Leah Chatta-Chipepa". www.makeeverywomancount.org. Make Every Woman Count. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Akina Mama Wa Afrika". Sigrid Rausing Trust. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Meet the five strongest feminist groups in Africa". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "How We Work – Akina Mama wa Afrika". Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ a b Porter, Julieanne; Johnson, Sonali; Amin, Avni; Garcia-Moreno, Claudia; Nordstrom, Sara; Teigeler, Jutta; Powell, Jude; Banda, Aggie Kalungu; Muyoyeta, Honorine (2006). "Views, Events, and Debates". Gender and Development. 14 (3). Taylor & Francis, Ltd.: 453–470. doi:10.1080/13552070600980963. ISSN 1355-2074. JSTOR 20461166. S2CID 73238248.
- ^ "African Civil Society Issues a Statement on Post-2015", Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR), 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Uganda: Violence against women unabated despite laws and policies".
- ^ Okoth, Cecily; Adima, Anna (1 July 2014). "Ugandan Men Worst Wife Batterers". New Vision. Uganda. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Akina Mama wa Afrika". The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). 10 April 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Akina Mama Wa Afrika". The Sigrid Rausing Trust. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Women Empowerment in Africa, AWDF shows the way". Peace FM Online. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Africa: African Women's Leadership Institute (AWLI) | Pambazuka News". www.pambazuka.org. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "A Diary from the African Women's Leadership Institute (AWLI)". The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). 23 September 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "The African Women's Leadership Institute (AWLI) – Akina Mama wa Afrika". Retrieved 28 May 2022.