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Building safe families in Embu
By Elisabeth Ngami - Kenya Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO On 23rd October 2025, the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Embu was filled with songs of joy, color, and celebration as 268 parents graduated after completing a 14-week journey under the project titled “Strengthening Families through a Positive Parenting Approach to Prevent Violence Against Children and Women in Embu County”. The celebration was presided over by Rt. Rev. Peter Ki
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A journey of Hope at Deep Sea Slum
By Sr. Maureen Ogundeph - Kenya Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO On November 1st, the Women Faith Leaders Fellowship (WFLF) team , together with Cohort 3, visited the Women Uplift Project (WUP) at Deep Sea Slum. Deep Sea is a small, densely populated informal settlement in Nairobi, marked by limited infrastructure and vibrant community resilience. While the project is based in Deep Sea, the participating women come from various slums including Kangemi, Deep Sea, and J
Nov 211 min read


Testimonies from the Nairobi 2025 Workshop
Esther Nyacke Ntah WWO Community Manager, French-speaking Africa As part of its annual activities, the World Women’s Observatory (WWO) of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) organised a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 28 to October 2, 2025, on the theme: “African Network against Violence and Discrimination towards Women: Hope in Action, Leadership for Transformation.” Some members of the WWO shared their impressions of this meeting. Let’s list
Nov 44 min read


Fighting Gender Based violence in Malawi
Sr Teresa Mulenga receiving her Certificate from an official from Malawi Bureau of Standards , after successfully attending the training...
Sep 222 min read


Thérèse and Emmanuel Ngamo from the Family Ministry become WWO Ambassadors
Thérèse and Emmanuel watch the film "In-visibles" made by Lia Beltrami for the WWO (Photo credit: Thérèse and Emmanuel) Esther Nyacke...
Sep 152 min read


Sonia N. becomes 'persona non grata' to her in-laws
Widow Sonia N. as she prepares to tell us about the tribulations her in-laws put her through Esther Nyacke Ntah WWO Community Manager,...
Sep 114 min read


Skill development training in Dzaleka refugee camp
Sr. Teresa Mulenga Ambassador of WWO In a bid to empower women and reduce gender-based violence, the Teresian Sisters conducted a skill...
Aug 211 min read


How one positive parenting programme is empowering 22 champions to transform 180 families
By Elisabeth Ngami - Kenya Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO In the heart of Embu County, where the rhythm of rural life pulses...
Aug 193 min read


A hopeful gaze on the migration reality
Montserrat Valdivia Assistant for Latin America During the week of 14-17 July, the World Women's Observatory (WWO) of the World Union of...
Jul 212 min read


DMI Celebrates the Day of the African Child 2025 with a Vibrant Community Gathering
Sr. Fatima Jacintha Rani – Tanzania Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO On 26th June 2025, the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI)...
Jul 143 min read


Two projects supported: Sin Fronteras and Espacio Migrante
Sin Fronteras team (Sin Fronteras archive) The World Women's Observatory (WWO) of WUCWO, through the project "Access to justice for...
Jul 23 min read


Empowering Catholic Women Leaders in Naivasha, Kenya
CWA Leaders during a training session with Sr. Ann By Sr. Ann Kamene Musyoka, ASN - Kenya Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO Women’s...
Jul 22 min read


Networking after the workshop in Mexico
Following the workshop “Experiences and Proposals in Networking on Access to Justice for Migrant Women in Mexico” , held last March in...
Jun 301 min read


Multiple upheavals following the lenient verdict for Diane Yangwo's murderous husband
Esther Nyacke Ntah Community Manager and ambassador WWO, French-speaking Africa Zone " 52,000 CFA francs (79 euros) is the modest fine...
Jun 303 min read


Microcredit project for 10,000 women
Example of an income-generating activity thanks to microcredit By Sr. Agnès Daba - Senegal Ambassador of the World Women Observatory...
Jun 252 min read


Breaking through the shadows: A story of resilience and hope
Monica Ango - Nigeria Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO Monica Ango, an ambassador of the World Women Observatory (WWO), has made...
Jun 242 min read


From trauma to triumph: Sr. Osara’s mission to restore dignity and hope
By Sr. Florence Osara - Uganda Ambassador of the World Women Observatory In the heart of Uganda, where communities grapple with...
Jun 172 min read


Beatrice Mukamgwiza: A beacon of dedication in the World Women Observatory
By Sr. Maureen Ogundeph - Kenya Community Manager and Ambassador of WWO The World Women Observatory (WWO) thrives on the strength and...
Jun 162 min read


Domestic violence in Cameroon: Alv's Story
Manifestación de la Coalición Camerunesa contra la Violencia hacia las Mujeres y las Niñas Esther Nyacke Ntah Community Manager and...
Jun 113 min read


Eradicating period poverty and stigma in Tanzania
Media tour: Sylvia Ruambo raising awareness on menstruation issues and how it affects millions of girls and women globally Commemoration...
May 282 min read
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