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The Rise of South Sudanese Basketball: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph

South Sudan: A New Nation on the Global Stage South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in January 2005. This agreement ended the Second Sudanese Civil War, which had lasted from …

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Statement from the African Women’s Lobby (AWL)

Released on  1 August 2024 The African Women’s Lobby (AWL) expresses its deep concern regarding the recent events during South Sudan’s Olympic basketball pre-qualification games on July 28, 2024, and July 31, 2024, where an incorrect national anthem was played. The misrepresentation of a nation’s anthem is a matter of significant importance and respect, reflecting …

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AFRICAN WOMEN’S LOBBY – AWL

______________________________________________ African Women’s Lobby (AWL) – Finding Durable Solutions for Sustainable Peace and Development in South Sudan: A Comprehensive Report Released on June 28, 2022 I. Introduction The African Women’s Lobby (AWL) is a neutral regional non-profit organization dedicated to fostering peace, cooperation, and development in Africa and beyond. From March 3rd to December 5th, …

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Celebrating AWL’s Triumphs in 2023 and Charting a Course for Peace and Global Unity in 2024

Dear Esteemed Global Community, As we usher in the dawn of a new year, the African Women’s Lobby (AWL) extends its heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support throughout 2023. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, creating a profound impact on the lives of many and contributing to positive change across the African continent. Building Sustainable …

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The African Women’s Lobby vehemently condemns the ongoing violence in Sudan, particularly the horrifying reports of killings fueled by widespread sexual violence in Darfur. This brutality is utterly unacceptable.

We urgently demand that all parties involved in this conflict cease their attacks immediately. The continuation of this bloodshed must come to an abrupt halt. Those responsible for these heinous acts must face concrete consequences for their actions. We insist on unrestricted access to the areas affected by this conflict. This access is crucial for …

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The legacy of the African Women’s Lobby, with its transformative ” AWLs 4 Cs” approach is a priceless global asset

  The legacy of the African Women’s Lobby, with its transformative ” AWLs 4 Cs” approach – Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, and Cooperation, is a priceless global asset. The impact of the African Women’s Lobby endures through its transformative ‘AWLs 4 Cs’ approach – Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, and Cooperation – representing an invaluable global asset. On …

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​​African Women’s Lobby Stands for Student Union                                                                                                                                 

28-April-2023: Cairo Egypt Speech  by Gisma Mou Mou Warm greetings from AWL in Sweden to everyone. My name is Gisma Mou Mou, the co-founder of the African Women’s Lobby (AWL). I’m here with the Student Union in Egypt. And we have been informed that other members from  African student unions including South Sudanese students and …

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The African Women’s Lobby (AWL) Calls For Women’s Peace, Stability And Security In Africa

[Stockholm, 21 April 2022]. Following a webinar held on 19 April 2022 with government  officials and civil society representatives from, among others – Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, Guinea, Sudan, the African Women’s Lobby endorsed its statement calling on the African Union (AU),  AU Member States and the international community to include women at …

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