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Situacion Juridica de la Mujer
“The Legal Situation of Women” is an informative handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the Popular Legal Support Center in Panama. The handbook presents a thorough description of the women’s project implemented by the Popular Legal Support Center. The description covers the specific steps taken towards the implementation of the program through the diagnosis of the women’s situation in Panama. A certain number of women of all backgrounds were key elements of the study that helped detect the factors that affect the overall knowing and use of rights by women. The handbook contains the conclusions of the study and tables that justify the outcome of the diagnosis, as well as it presents an analysis on the legal situation of women, specifically in the labor field.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Resolucion de Conflictos y Violencia Intrafamiliar
“Resolution for Domestic Violence and Conflicts” is an educational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Fundacion Para la Promocion de la Mujer” foundation in Panama. The brochure describes the program of legal education addressed to familiarize citizens with their rights and the authorities that administrate justice and the legal proceedings. The brochure explains the specific objectives of the program as well as the issues it covers. The brochure is particularly addressed to the cause of reducing domestic violence and conflicts
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Droits et Promotion de la Femme
“Droits et Promotion de la Femme” is a pamphlet from 1996, available in French, which seeks to explain why women in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been discriminated against and gives possible solutions in order to give women more rights and better their position in society and the economy. The document is published by a Christian group called l’Epiphanie and also touches on women’s place in the Church and spiritual solutions to the problem. Overall, the pamphlet makes the point that as democracy becomes important in Africa, countries should try and increase women’s rights in order to hold true to the values of democracy.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: Helping Women Lead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has ratified a number of international conventions on the protection of women and ending discrimination against them. But it is clear there is a gap between what the international standards maintain and how they are applied in this country. Sylvie Matondo, IFES regional coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, talks about efforts to increase women's role in political leadership.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
CEDAW Anniversary: Making Women's Equality a Reality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Although the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) makes provisions for parity between men and women with a view to fair and equitable participation in the management of the city (Mbuji-Mayi), this participation remains only theoretical, despite the country’s ratification of treaties on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. Mamie Patricia Kapinga of IFES' hub office in Mbuji-Mayi talks about challenges women face in the country.
News & Updates
Feature
Congolese Women Equipped to Advocate
In the summer of 2020, IFES offered in-depth online trainings on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's electoral systems and gender inclusion in the legal framework and reform processes.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Evelyn Mulemangabo N’Enbintu Speaks on IFES Study on EMB Practices in Africa
A new study from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) focuses on the different practices that electoral management bodies (EMBs) have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with disabilities.