Today we know that there are African women writers who can ensure that the history of women is written down for future generations, who can convey th… - Lulama Xingwana

To date the women of Africa, like women elsewhere, have not been included as full, equal and effective stakeholders in processes that determine their lives. Their role and contribution to national and continental development processes are neither recognised nor rewarded; they continue to be absent from decision making and although they bear the brunt of conflicts, women are generally not included in peace negotiations or other initiatives.

There is a greater feminisation of poverty arising out of the global economic turmoil which has affected the majority of people all over the world. In Africa women continue to till the land yet still fight for access to land. Women seeking ownership rights still have to face and challenge traditional culture in terms of its gender bias.

There can be no genuine development without gender equality and the liberation of women being central to this development. A People’s Revolution is a Women’s Revolution.