PEARL Foundation, a Bamenda based non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons on Wednesday 17 April 2024 organized a one-day training workshop aimed at addressing the critical need of enhancing access to justice for grassroots women grappling with issues of gender-based violence and rights violations. Participants at the Pearl Workshop Led by the Executive Director of PEARL Foundation, Nsono Josephine, the workshop focused not only to educate grassroots women but also to foster a network involving legal experts. The focus was on raising awareness about the MAPUTO Protocol, a crucial document offering protection to women, particularly in vulnerable settings ratified by Cameroon close to two decades a ago. Nsono Josephine spearheaded the session on Understanding the Maputo Protocol, delving into its pivotal articles concerning protection against violence, safeguarding women in armed conflicts, and aiding women in distress. T
In a bid to honor the pivotal role of journalism in addressing environmental challenges, the Cameroon Journalists' Trade Union (CJTU) North West Chapter, under the leadership of President Nji Ignatius, has announced the launch of the Environmental Protection Awards. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Bamenda-based non-profit organization Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch (CAMGEW), is set to mark World Press Freedom Day 2024. Aligned with this year's theme, "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis," the Environmental Protection Awards aim to commend journalists and media professionals who have showcased exemplary dedication to raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for environmental conservation through their journalistic endeavors. Aside from the honor of recognition, winners of the Environmental Protection Awards will receive cash prizes and essential gadgets tailore