WHRD Bloggers Needed!
The African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders is seeking Africa-based bloggers to cover the Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Convention (AWHRDC).
The conference will be held in November, from the 28th to the 30th, 2024.
Topics of interest include:
- Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs)
- Feminist activism and issues
- Social justice in Africa
The application deadline is 15 August, 2024. Click here to apply.
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