{"id":6104,"date":"2024-11-07T22:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T19:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marchemondiale.org\/?p=6104"},"modified":"2025-01-07T20:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:01:05","slug":"women-on-the-march-news-from-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marchemondiale.org\/?p=6104","title":{"rendered":"Women on the March: News from Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Women on the March: News from Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kenya: Strengthening Feminist Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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This week in Kenya, allies from the Mathare Social Justice Centre (MSJC) organized a powerful community session on gender-based violence, focusing on sexual violence against women and people with disabilities. The session tackled urgent issues such as defilement, incest, and rape, sparking deep discussions on defending women\u2019s bodies and protecting vulnerable individuals. Community members came together to address these critical issues, standing firm in the fight against violence.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Simultaneously, in Kisumu County, the newly formed Nambokana\/Nyando group held a meeting centered on building a feminist economy. This gathering marked a significant step toward empowering women economically and structurally, reinforcing local feminist leadership and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kenyan team has also been active in producing the \u201cWomen on the March: #UntilWeAreAllFree\u201d recording, a vibrant platform amplifying voices advocating for freedom, justice, and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Western Sahara: A Struggle for Justice and Sovereignty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ongoing situation in Western Sahara remains an intense focus for women\u2019s rights and liberation advocates worldwide. Legally recognized as a non-self-governing territory under United Nations mandates, Western Sahara\u2019s right to independence is enshrined in international law, yet remains a contested issue. Politically, the region has faced decades of turmoil, beginning with the Madrid Agreement of 1975, which saw its partition between Morocco, Mauritania, and Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Morocco\u2019s exploitation of Western Sahara\u2019s natural resources has met with legal pushback, with the European Court ultimately recognizing the Sahrawi people\u2019s sovereignty over their resources. This legal win for Western Sahara underscores international rejection of Moroccan claims and reinforces Western Sahara\u2019s legitimacy as a distinct territory. Recently, the International Court of Justice further strengthened the Sahrawi cause by ruling against the fisheries agreement that included Western Sahara, symbolizing a major victory in the global legal fight for sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe: Expanding Networks for Agricultural Struggle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Zimbabwe, Shanty, Martha, and Caroline represented the World March of Women (WMW) at a significant gathering for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), alongside a parallel meeting with the FAO. The team showcased the WMW\u2019s coordination with women farmers and youth, particularly in agriculture and food sovereignty efforts. They also expanded the network to include more organizations and allied groups that share these priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This week\u2019s updates highlight the courage and resilience of women across Africa, working tirelessly for justice, empowerment, and the vision of a feminist economy. From local meetings in Kenya to international victories for Western Sahara, the WMW\u2019s mission remains clear: \u201cWe March Until All Women Are Free.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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