Resources: Southern Africa

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Children (ACRWC) was adopted by member states of the African Union (AU) in November of

Activists in the Global South share the social and political challenges they face promoting human rights and women’s advancement. (25 min)

Women activists in the MENA region face social and political challenges after the Arab Spring democracy uprisings. (36 min)

An adaptable curriculum on human rights, with a special emphasis on promoting and protecting the rights of women.

This booklet presents a list of demands on land rights developed through a consultative process involving representative of the Rural Women

The existential urgency of climate change and human survival requires mutual learning and global action. Women are most affected by

Leading women activists discuss the women’s movements in their countries and their strategies for global solidarity.

This report highlights the widespread impact of discriminatory laws on over 2.5 billion women and girls globally and emphasizes that legal

Experts discuss the spectrum of family laws defining relations between men and women, and examine their impact on women’s rights.

This booklet provides an overview of WLP's global campaign, Equality Starts in the Family, which focuses on changing the culturally

This research anthology uses case studies from around the world and interviews with prominent women's rights activists to provide a complex

Leading activists discuss campaigns to end gender-based violence around the globe and their accounts of important gains to-date.

This webinar presents the presentation made by Lina Abou Habib in conjunction with the American University of Beirut's Global Health

An exploration of the linkages between women’s rights and human rights, and the continuing significance of rights in policymaking.

This academic journal article recreates a thoughtful conversation among four experts about the elements and practical usage of human

Instructions and tips for facilitators to lead educational workshops about human rights using WLP’s participatory leadership methodology.

WLP's documentary It's Up to Us explores the interconnected threats to human security. 

A curriculum on political participation strategies for grassroots women that is easily adaptable to different learning environments.

WLP's foundational curriculum on participatory leadership is adaptable for diverse cultural settings and is available in multiple languages

A manual on promoting forgiveness, tolerance, and compassion in the contexts of defending human rights and peacebuilding.  

This anthology explores the meaning and implementation of a culture of peace.

Curriculum for activists challenging local and international norms, laws, and policies that permit violence against women.

This research study illustrates that violence against women and girls (VAWG) has drastically increased in Pakistan during the COVID-19

This manual provides creative and collaborative workshop sessions on leadership skills for youth.