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Report : Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  Women serving in the defense and security forces in the North West Region have begun activities marking the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day with a vibrant gathering that highlighted unity, resilience and cultural pride. The event, organized by the North West Legion of the Gendarmerie, brought together women of the gendarmerie, police officers, teachers and other civilian women in Bamenda for a day of reflection, sports and cultural celebration ahead of March 8. Activities began with a thanksgiving Mass held in the morning, where participants prayed for peace in the North West Region and for the safety of women serving the nation in uniform. The spiritual moment also sought divine guidance for the celebrations of International Women’s Day and the continued stability of Cameroon. After the Mass, the atmosphere quickly shifted to celebration as participants engaged in sports dance sessions, recreational games such as sack races, musical perf...

Report:  Wirngo Peter Tardzenyuy  In a move aimed at bridging the gap between legal rights and everyday realities, the North West Court of Appeal in Bamenda has organized an Open Door workshop bringing women face-to-face with judicial authorities ahead of the celebration of International Women’s Day. The initiative transformed the usually formal courtroom into a platform for dialogue where women, civil society actors and public officials discussed the legal challenges many women continue to face despite the protections provided by the Cameroon law. The workshop forms part of activities marking the 41st International Women’s Day under the theme “Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls.” Judicial authorities used the occasion to emphasize that the effectiveness of laws protecting women depends largely on awareness, accessibility and proper enforcement. The event drew several high-level personalities including the representative of the Governor of the North West Region...