{"id":34184,"date":"2024-03-10T10:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T09:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=34184"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:48:28","slug":"international-womens-day-africa-and-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=34184","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Day: Africa and Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"
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. WOMEN’S EQUALITY . .<\/p>\n

A press survey by CPNN<\/p>\n

In order to gather photos from the celebration of International Women’s Day, we put the following phrases into the google search engine:
\n\u00b0 women’s day photos 2024
\n\u00b0 Photos “Journ\u00e9e internationale de la femme” 2024
\n\u00b0 Fotos”D\u00eda Internacional de la Mujer” 2024
\n\u00b0 Fotos “Dia Internacional da Mulher” 2024<\/p>\n

Here are the results from Africa and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

ALGERIA<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) organized a meeting in Algiers on Wednesday to celebrate International Women’s Day, during which it reaffirmed its solidarity with Palestinian women against Zionist aggression. (from Dzair Scoop, l\u2019Alg\u00e9rie au Quotidien)
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AZERBAIJAN<\/p>\n

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\nBaku, Azerbaijan. Activists hold a rally in support of women\u2019s rights. Photograph: Aziz Karimov\/Reuters (from The Guardian)<\/a>
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CAMEROON<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Women parade on International Women’s Day in Yaounde, Cameroon, on March 8, 2024. Women from all walks of life participated in the parade here on Friday. Photo by Kepseu\/Xinhua (from Xinhua)<\/a><\/p>\n

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C\u00d4TE D’IVOIRE<\/p>\n

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\nThe women’s union of the National Investment Bank (UNIFEM) organized on Friday March 8, 2024 in Abidjan, a conference-debate on the theme “The challenges of development of women: professional, family and psychological challenges. (from News Abidjan)<\/a>
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO<\/p>\n

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\nAll dressed in black on the occasion of International Women’s Day, women from civil society, state civil servants, small traders, politicians, teachers, students and other social strata walk peacefully from the bridge Mulongwe to Unity Stadium. To the rhythm of mourning, accompanied by the melodies of Christian songs, these women carry banners and posters on which we can read: “The women of South Kivu demand an end to hostilities in the east of the DRC to increase the resources necessary for an equal Congo. We say no to the balkanization of the DRC. \u00bb (from Le Journal Africa<\/a>
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IRAQ<\/p>\n

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\nBaghdad, Iraq. Women chant slogans at a gathering on Al-Mutanabbi street in the city\u2019s historic centre. Photograph: Ahmed Jalil\/EPA (from The Guardian)<\/a>
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ISRAEL<\/p>\n

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\nA group of women stand along the beach, commemorating International Women\u2019s Day by calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 8, 2024. AP Photo\/Oded Balilty (from AP News)
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KENYA
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\nRadio Africa Group staff celebrating International Women’s Day at their offices in Nairobi March 8, 2024.. Image:\u00a0COLLINS APUDO (from The Star, Kenya)<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

LEBANON<\/p>\n

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\nWomen carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza in front of the UN Women office in Sin El Fil, Lebanon, March 8. REUTERS\/Mohamed Azakir (from Reuters)<\/a>
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\nProspects for progress in women’s equality, what are the short and long term prospects?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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MALI<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>As part of the celebration of March 8, International Women’s Day, the delegation of the European Union to Mali in partnership with the Association of Malian Lawyers, organized a conference-debate on Thursday March 7, 2024, at the campus of the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropical Areas (ICRISAT) in Samanko. The event, focused on the theme \u201cWomen, Land and Economic Power: Crossed Perspectives between Positive Law and Customary Law\u201d, brought together an attentive audience. (from Mali Web)<\/a>
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MOROCCO<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Rabat – The Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM) celebrated International Women’s Day on Friday in Rabat, under the theme of “the role of women in conflict management”. (from the Agence Marocaine de Presse<\/a>
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PALESTINE<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Thousands of Palestinian women have taken to the streets for International Women\u2019s Day in an attempt to shed light on the issue of incarcerated women who have had their fundamental rights taken away from them. The marches took place in several areas of the Gaza Strip and eventually met in front of the United Nations office. Women carried banners and demanded their right to work, healthcare, and education and called for an improvement to the country\u2019s economy. Photo: Mohammed Asad\/Middle East Monitor (from the Middle East Monitor)<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

SENEGAL<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>March 8 was celebrated with pomp by the women of the S\u00e9dhiou region, following the example of the international community which dedicates this date to the platform of women’s rights. Under the authority of the Minister of Senegalese Abroad, Dr Annette Seck Ndiaye, also President of the S\u00e9dhiou Departmental Council, these women examined the generic theme chosen this year, \u201cInvesting in women, accelerating the pace \u201d, from different angles. Respect for rights, access to business opportunities and the fight against irregular migration were the highlights of this day. (from Sud Quotidien of Senegal<\/a>
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SOUTH AFRICA<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Johannesburg, South Africa. Protesters hold placards during a demonstration organised by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies in support of female hostages taken by Hamas militants. Photograph: Olympia de Maismont\/AFP\/Getty (from The Guardian)
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TUNISIA<\/p>\n

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\nWomen take to the streets in Tunisia for International Women\u2019s Day to stand in solidarity with Palestinians. One sign reads, \u201cInjustice anywhere is a threat to feminism everywhere.\u201d (from the Twitter page of BT Newsroom)<\/a>
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TURKEY<\/p>\n

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\nA demonstrator poses before the police barriers near Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey, March 8. REUTERS\/Dilara Senkaya (from Reuters)<\/a>
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UGANDA<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ministers at the Women’s Day Celebration in Katakwi, Uganda. Credit Godfrey Ojore. (from New Vision Uganda)<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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