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International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Women have played an integral role in local politics of sub-Saharan Africa for generations. In many societies, women exercised political power through veto rights, participated in women-only councils or held positions of authority — both inherited and elected. Despite these traditional roles, women in sub-Saharan Africa won voting and formal political rights much later than women in many other countries. However, women’s political participation in this region is on the rise again.
From the Library
Addressing Violence Against Women: Piloting and Programming
This report highlights lessons learned from ten pilot projects that used a programme guide created by UNFPA to help health care providers address gender-based violence. It also summarizes presentations from ten experts on gender-based violence and recommendations from the three working groups.
Culture Matters – Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations
This report provides insight into integrating cultural analysis in development programmes, especially in the critical areas of gender equity and equality and reproductive health and rights. The culmination of two years' work with UNFPA field offices, headquarters staff and technical advisers, the report examines culturally sensitive programming during the past decade in a number of countries where UNFPA operates- Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen.
