The best way of “dealing with rape as a weapon of war is to find the positive cultural values that promote women and girls,” Betty Makoni, founder of Girl Child Network World Wide (GCNW) has said.
Addressing diplomats at a recent International women's day event in the UK, Ms. Makoni said “impunity can cause more pain within families and communities.”
Africans in Uk
Betty Makoni: Use cultural values to fight rape
- Wednesday, 20 March 2013 13:47
Dolls speaking African languages finally available
- Thursday, 24 January 2013 17:13
The first ever dolls speaking African languages have been launched to preserve African languages and cultures.
For too many years toy manufacturers have ignored the needs of African children.
African Diaspora to play key role in Campaign against hunger
- Wednesday, 23 January 2013 14:17
A Diaspora working Group has been set up to support Diaspora organisations in the UK to roll out the ‘Enough Food for Everyone IF’ Campaign.
The campaign being launched today by Britain’s leading development charities and faith groups, will tackle hunger trap.
Betty Makoni: Poor women barred from expensive conferences
- Thursday, 17 January 2013 14:34
Betty Makoni, founder of Girl Child Network World Wide (GCNW) has criticised those who organise expensive conferences in expensive hotels to discuss issues affecting the poor.
Stars celebrate Pauline Long’s achievements in London
- Monday, 07 January 2013 10:36
Celebrity friends recently came together in London to celebrate the achievements and generosity of BEFFTA Founder Pauline Long.
The mother of two and entrepreneur was recently listed in the Black Women in Europe Power List.



