ECOW-GEN

West Africa's instrument for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access. Bringing to the fore energy- gender issues. Changing the status quo one tweet at a time.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Who is a woman that inspires you?

[Damilola Asaleye @solar_queen01]

@TechWomen @AwediNetwork @Cleantechhubng @ECOWGEN @ECREEE_ECOWAS @AllOnEnergy @PowerAfricaUS @GlobalWomensNet @GWTEOng

[PUTTRU @PuttruTech]

In line with the 2020 UN #YouthDay theme #Youth4GlobalAction, Puttru is empowering African youths with a platform to contribute their ideas to the #EnergyIndustry

Win $500 in the Puttru African Youth Challenge. Visit https://t.co/y7zTBYOYDf for more information. #WhatWouldYouDo

[EACREEE @EACREEE4EA]

RT gnsec_net: RT REN21: Along with effective #energy policies, such as removing #FossilFuel subsidies, citizen involvement is a major lever to pressure politicians to create the right regulatory frameworks to support #RenewableEnergy ⚡ 🏘️

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[African Union Youth Programs @AUYouthProgram]

The economies in Africa are not big enough to accommodate all the young people coming out of tertiary institutions. How can young people increase their economic standing? #skillsdevafrica #1mBy2021

[Monica Maduekwe @MonicaMaduekwe]

As far as energy sector work is concerned, I have had many pets, but only one baby, and that’s Puttru. Please follow @PuttruTech for information on what we are about.

[Adeola Adebiyi @AdeolaAdebiyi14]

Please share and use hashtag

#immortalizeTolupeArotile #GirlsgoSTEM

Arotile who was Nigeria’s first-ever female Combat Helicopter Pilot died on Tuesday in an accident in Kaduna.We are trying to encourage girls not to be afraid or discouraged and step in her shoes!

[Energia @energia_org]

📣 NEW Opinion Piece📣

#Women are on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic. They need modern and affordable energy to keep up the fight and to support the economic recovery, to make their households, communities and businesses more resilient https://t.co/CblkXCrNZF

[ECOWAS Centre for RE & EE @ECREEE_ECOWAS]

Check the @ECOWGEN (ECOWAS Programme on Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access) documentary and witness how @ECREEE_ECOWAS is promoting #gender in #EnergyAccess and #EmpoweringWoman in West Africa.

https://t.co/PUGv3tI3NW

[Green Policy Platform @GGKP_Policy]

"The low participation of women in #SustainableEnergy is a problem because it curtails women’s rights & excludes valuable female viewpoints, experiences & skills."

#GGKPInsights on opportunities for women in energy sector to #BuildBackBetter 👉 https://t.co/YciGPCtpay

[ECOW-GEN @ECOWGEN]

We are grateful for all the partners that made these smile and testimonials possible.

[ECOWAS Centre for RE & EE @ECREEE_ECOWAS]

Check the @ECOWGEN (ECOWAS Programme on Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access) documentary and witness how @ECREEE_ECOWAS is promoting #gender in #EnergyAccess and #EmpoweringWoman in West Africa.

https://t.co/PUGv3tI3NW

[ECOW-GEN @ECOWGEN]

Modern energy efficient appliances can:

*reduce drudgery

*transform gender roles & relations

*promote #genderequality and #womensempowerment by supporting income-generation activities

More in @energia_org & @EforA_Coalition new policy brief https://t.co/PZY9psXGCO

[ECOW-GEN @ECOWGEN]

NEW: @energia_org & @EforA_Coalition have just released a policy brief on the role of #appliances in reducing inequalities and ensuring #energyaccess for all. It includes policy recommendations for donors & governments for a just energy future. More here: https://t.co/PZY9psXGCO

[vert-togo.tg @vert_togo]

Pour réduire la propagation du #COVID19 au #Togo, @KYA_Energy propose des kits de lavage des mains automatiques solaires
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https://t.co/zwkyQ8lt5x
@edemdalmeida @GouvTg @EchosEnergie @ECOWGEN @minesenergie_tg

[ECOW-GEN @ECOWGEN]

Mahama KAPPIAH’s leadership changed the way we see gender in the energy discourse. He put gender mainstreaming as top priority for addressing the energy challenge in #Ecowas. We know he will continue breaking grounds through his new appointment.

[ECOWAS Centre for RE & EE @ECREEE_ECOWAS]

Announcement: Mahama Kappiah outgoing Executive Director of @ECREEE_ECOWAS appointed ECOWAS Ambassador to UN

More: https://t.co/ztoANSaixg

[Jessica Dabrowski @jess_dabrowski]

📢Scholarship for women in #Energy, #Climate + #Sustainability pioneering innovative solutions, research & initiatives that accelerate the #energytransition.

Time is running out!⌛️Apply by 5 May & spread the word> https://t.co/i9fN6UrX8S

@FSR_Energy @RobSchuCentre @EuropeanUni

[Florence School of Regulation @EUI_FSR]

This📚#FridayRead by @RitaChiaraMele explains why addressing #electrification💡with a #genderperspective is urgent to scaling up the #energytransition in rural communities & beyond👉https://t.co/8GO3b9ffE4

#energyaccess #SDG7 #SDG5 #energypoverty #FSRGlobal #LightsonWomen

[UNIDO @UNIDO]

📢 In light of a global health crisis, the co-organizers of the #Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) have decided to postpone the @ForumVienna.

This preventive measure has been taken to support the global emergency response to the #coronavirus pandemic.

Details: https://t.co/4alatInjmc

[Damilola Asaleye @solar_queen01]

Honoured to be named an Energy Actor for 2020 by the Schneider Electric Foundation sponsored, The Energy Action Project. With continuous and joint commitments, we will have a world of universal energy access where women are a great integral of the success stories.
#WomenInEnergy

[ECOW-GEN @ECOWGEN]

@ECREEE_ECOWAS begins financial roadshow to secure equity and debt #financing for women-led energy ventures, developed with @AfDB_Group grant for the project on Business Opportunities for Women in a Changing Energy Value Chain in West Africa #SDG7 #sdgwomen #IWD2020