There is a steady increase in the number of Ugandan women trafficked abroad, particularly to Asia, IOM has revealed.

Atta Mills: It will showcase best investment opportunities in Africa

The 10th Africa Investment Forum will be held in Accra, Ghana on 3rd and 4th April 2012. The event which is being organized by the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), will take place at the International Conference Centre.

The European Parliament has strongly condemned the use of sexual violence against women as a weapon of war.

Twelve years ago, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, calling for the protection of women who have suffered from sexual violence.

Senegal’s strong tradition of peaceful, democratic elections could be jeopardized if the authorities mishandle the on-going protests, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has said.