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Cameroon: Louvier Kindo Tombe Declared ‘One Health’ Ambassador 2022

The reporter and blogger, publisher of online media « News Upfront » was champion of a National Competition organized among bloggers. The final took place in Yaounde, on November 2, 2022 on the occasion of the celebration of « One Health Day 2022 ». Over forty (40) bloggers from across the country participated in this year’s edition of the […]

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Cameroun : Plus de 4.900 Cas de Violences Recensées par Horizons Femmes en Direction des Travailleuses de Sexe

Il s’agit des violences en direction des travailleuses de sexe (TS) durant la période d’Octobre 2021 à Septembre 2022, tel que l’a relevé dans son rapport, l’association Horizons Femmes le Mardi, 18 octobre 2022 à Yaoundé au cours d’un atelier de plaidoyer. C’est une initiative qui attise les convoitises, celle mise sur pieds par l’association […]

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Dr. Denis Ngae Dévoile l’importance du Numérique en Milieu Hospitalier Camerounais

« La pratique du numérique en milieu hospitalier camerounais : un levier de performance du système de santé » C’est le nom de l’ouvrage qui sera officiellement présenté dans les tous prochains jours à Yaoundé, capitale du Cameroun par son auteur le Dr. Denis Ngae. L’ouvrage du Dr. Denis Ngae qui est intitulé : « La pratique du numérique en […]

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Guinea:  Act now to ensure greater support and assistance for survivors of sexual violence

New report calls on Guinean authorities to improve prevention from rape and care for survivors Authorities must introduce new law on gender-based violence  Over 400 complaints for rape were registered in 2021, most of survivors were minors Amnesty denounces barriers to justice for victims leading to impunity Victims of sexual violence in Guinea face social […]

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IPPF launches free online medical abortion course

Nairobi – 20th September 2022 – International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and HowToUseAbortionPill.org have developed a free online medical abortion training course to equip healthcare workers with the necessary skills to provide care for women seeking medical abortion up to 13 weeks’ gestation. The course is aimed at the full range of providers, including physicians, midwives, pharmacists, medical students […]

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Lutte contre le VIH : 120 APS Formés Bientôt par FESADE et ONU FEMMES Cameroun

C’est au total 120 agents psychosociaux des régions de l’Est et du Sud Cameroun qui seront formés dans les tous prochains jours par l’ONG Femmes-Santé-Développement grâce à l’appui technique et financier de l’agence des Nations Unies, ONU Femmes. C’est à travers un atelier d’orientation et d’imprégnation du personnel de l’ONG Femmes-Santé-Développement (FESADE) organisé le mardi […]

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Ugandan LGBTIQ+ Organisation SMUG Banned by Government

Nairobi – 18 August 2022 – On 3 August 2022, the Ugandan National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations unfairly halted the activities of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) – a prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTIQ+) rights organization – for failing to meet the bureau’s registration requirements. SMUG has provided sexuality education and advocated for […]

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June 2022 Ordinary Session: MPs Scrutinize Bill on Medically Assisted Reproduction in Cameroon

The speaker of the national assembly, Right Honorable Cavaye Yeguie Djibril chaired on Thursday 23rd June 2022, another chairmen’s conference in order to examine bill No 2024/PLJ/AN/ on medically assisted reproduction in Cameroon. Right Honorable Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, President of the national assembly in Cameroon chaired on Thursday 23rd June 2022, deliberations of the chairmen’s […]

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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Plan International Cameroon Breaks the Silence, Demystifies Taboos

To mark menstrual hygiene day on May 28, 2022, Plan International Cameroon convened in the nation’s capital, Yaounde close to 200 refugees and internally displaced women, young girls and boys. On Saturday 28th May 2022, Plan International Cameroon organized a round table discussion with four main experts from the ministries of social affairs, public health, […]

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The Platform Unity Shows Growing Concern as GBV Cases Keep Increasing on Sexual & Gender Minorities in Cameroon

The 2021 annual report on violence faced by sexual and Gender minorities in Cameroon, 3rd of its kind was released and officially presented on May 13, 2022 in Yaounde. The Platform unity, an umbrella organization made up of 33 community based associations who fight for the plight and Rights of sexual and gender minorities in […]