Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/SOAWR

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The result was keep‎. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 22:23, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SOAWR

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lacks sufficient notability and reliable sources to substantiate its claims, as the organization does not have significant independent coverage in reputable sources. Additionally, the article seems to rely heavily on promotional content Xrimonciam (talk) 08:54, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose deletion the article has some issues with it, but if you do a WP:BEFORE its clear the organization more than fulfills the notability requirement according to WP:NORG. An organization that operates as a coalition of 70+ civil society organizations working across 33 countries for over 20 years is notable. It is additionally involved in a number of notable activities in the region they operate 1 2 3 4 5

Its true there is a disparity of information about what happens in this part of the world as they are not frequently reported on or by what Wikipedia deems reliable sources. But that does not mean they are not notable. I think it is more than fair to strike or tag what you consider "promotional content" or what you deem unreliable and tag it for cleanup so it can be worked on. It would not take much work to improve this article. But the argument that this org is not notable is just not accurate. Nayyn (talk) 14:02, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Organizations-related deletion discussions. Xrimonciam (talk) 08:54, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Africa-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 10:05, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Women-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 10:05, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose deletion - SOAWR meets the notability requirements of WP:NORG. As a coalition of civil society organisations operating across more than 30 countries for over 20 years, the organisation has significant regional impact on women's rights in Africa. While mainstream media coverage may be limited, the organisation’s work is well-documented in regional and human rights sources. I have already made improvements to the article, and further refinements can address any remaining issues. Deletion is not warranted.

Officialworks (talk) 14:52, 22 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep: The article now meets both WP:GNG and WP:NORG. SOAWR is a coalition operating in 33 African countries, with regional impact on women's rights through the Maputo Protocol. Its role has been independently recognized in multiple WP:RS, including Oxfam GB, United Nations Development Programme, and the American Society of International Law Annual Meeting Proceedings (via JSTOR). These sources substantiate its contributions to legal advocacy and multilateral engagement. With sourcing concerns addressed, notability is clearly established and the article meets inclusion standards.— Preceding unsigned comment added by HerBauhaus (talk • contribs) 11:21, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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