by Dr Ruth Nekura, Riola Kok | Jun 26, 2026 | Resources
Frequently Asked Questions – African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls 1. This is the first time that state obligations to end violence against women and girls have been comprehensively addressed in an international African legal...
by Pause for Purpose | Mar 31, 2026 | Resources
MEMORANDUM ON THE RATIFICATION OF THE AFRICAN UNION CONVENTION ON ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (AU-CEVAWG) – KENYA Contents Objective of the Memorandum.. 3 Background. 4 Structural and Substantive Gaps in the AUCEVAWG.. 4 The Convention is not drafted...
by Pause for Purpose | Mar 30, 2026 | Resources
Comparative Analysis Report: Maputo Protocol versus African Union Convention on Ending Violence against Women and...
by Pause for Purpose | Mar 30, 2026 | Resources
Comparative Analysis Report: Maputo Protocol versus African Union Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls Executive Summary Gender-based violence in the African Union (AU) is rooted in deep structural inequalities – patriarchy, economic insecurity,...
by Pause for Purpose | Mar 19, 2026 | Resources
Open letter to UN WOMEN on AUCEVAWG Open Letter To: The Executive Director, UNWOMEN Ms Sima Sami Bahous The Deputy Executive Director, UNWOMEN Ms Nyaradzai Gumbonzvada 19 March 2026 Re: Rights, Justice and Action for ALL Women and Girls in the African Union...
by Senamile Madlala | Mar 2, 2026 | Resources
CEVAWG: A Missed Opportunity for South Africa to Lead Meaningfully on Ending Gender-Based Violence By: Senamile Madlala Across Africa, governments have spent decades signing and ratifying treaties promising to protect women from violence. On paper, the continent looks...
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