FEMNET

Pan-African, Feminist Network working to advance women's rights & amplify African women's voices. Celebrating 36+ yrs of nurturing the African women’s movement.

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

In the afternoon, Tamanda Mhango led us in creating shared campaign messages on ending violence ahead of the #16DaysOfActivism! 🗣️

We got straight to work crafting bold, unified demands to confront gender-based violence and push for real accountability across our communities ✊✨

And with that, we came to the end of Day 1 of #AGYWF6! 🌙✨
What message do you want to see amplified during this year's 16 Days? Drop your ideas below and virtually join the room with us! 👇

#AGWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

The mid-morning session, still led by Muthoki Nzioka, took things to a whole new level at #AGYWF6 as we engaged in group discussions on understanding the anti-rights movement! 🔍
Together we mapped out who is driving the backlash, dissected the exact narratives used to undermine our rights, and brainstormed bold strategies to respond and protect our power ✊🔥

How are you pushing back against anti-rights narratives in your space? Drop your thoughts below and virtually join the room with us! 👇

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Muthoki Nzioka, @FemnetProg’s Policy and Advocacy Officer took center stage for our first session at #AGYWF6 to unpack "The Maputo Protocol in Our Lives!" 📜✨ She led a powerful deep dive connecting bodily autonomy directly to the protocol, equipping our sisters with concrete strategies to hold governments accountable ✊🔥

Drop your thoughts below and virtually join the room with us! 👇

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Muthoki Nzioka, @FemnetProg’s Policy and Advocacy Officer took center stage for our first session at #AGYWF6 to unpack "The Maputo Protocol in Our Lives!" 📜✨ She led a powerful deep dive connecting bodily autonomy directly to the protocol, equipping our sisters with concrete strategies to hold governments accountable ✊🔥

Drop your thoughts below and virtually join the room with us! 👇

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

All five regions of Africa are in the building and the energy is magnetic! 🌍✨ From North to South, East to West, and Central—our sisters have landed in Maputo representing the full power of the continent! Make sure to jump into the comments and virtually join the room with us! 🔥

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

The girls have officially landed and the sisters are OUT here—the energy is unmatched! 🔥 We are LIVE on the ground in Maputo for the 6th African Girls and Young Women Festival! 🇲🇿✨ Lock into our socials to follow every moment with your sisters! 🌍✊

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Top of the morning from Maputo!☀️🇲🇿
@FemnetProg Board Chair Carole Agengo, alongside officially welcomed the sisters to #AGYWF6, reminding us of the powerful journey of African girls and young women from the Beijing Declaration to the Maputo Protocol 🌍✨
She invited everyone to be fully present over the next 3 days to drive real change. Follow all the Day 1️⃣updates and virtually join the room with us on this thread and across our socials!

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

📢 THE MOVEMENT IS CALLING. WILL YOU BE IN THE ROOM?

Africa Disrupt CSW71! ✊🏾
A space for African feminists, activists, advocates and changemakers to challenge the status quo, amplify voices, build solidarity and shape collective action towards Africa's feminist future.

📍Nairobi, Kenya | 23–25 February 2027
Applications for self-sponsored participation are NOW OPEN!
🗓️ Deadline: 11 January 2027
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/yzRgZif68x

#AfricaDisruptCSW71 #CSW71

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

🌍 Meet the voices shaping the conversation at #COP31!

Who gets to shape the future of climate security and migration in the IGAD region?

Join an incredible panel of leaders and advocates as we explore how to move from climate vulnerability to agency, advancing women's and youth leadership in climate action, security, and migration.

🎤 Featuring:
▪️ Gladys Kiplagat – BIPO
▪️ Patience Nakiranda – WIPC
▪️ Jemimah Wabuko – FEMNET
▪️ Wani Stephen Elias – ADRNET
▪️ Moderated by Rabeb Aloui

📍 IGAD Pavilion, Antalya, Türkiye
📅 14 November | 15:30–17:00

Come be part of the conversation!
#FeministClimateJustice
#FEMNETatCOP31

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

📍🇲🇿 Maputo is READY and the energy is building up! 🔥

The 6th African Girls and Young Women Festival officially kicks off tomorrow, November 11th and we are ready to take up sapce and engage in transformative conversations. 🗣️
Whether you're making your way here or gearing up to tune in from afar, you're part of this room. 🤝
Join in and be part of the conversations on our social media platforms! 💻📱📡

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

As conversations continue at #COP31, we must move beyond acknowledging the gendered impacts of climate change to advancing gender-responsive and feminist climate action that addresses structural inequalities, redistributes resources and recognises women and girls as leaders, knowledge holders and decision-makers.

Through the African Feminist Academy for Climate Justice (AFACJ), FEMNET is investing in the knowledge, leadership and collective power of girls and young women across the continent to shape a climate-just future.

Climate action cannot be just if it leaves women and girls behind. Their voices must inform the decisions, their leadership must shape the solutions, and climate finance must reach them.

#FeministClimateJustice
#FEMNETatCOP31

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

The countdown is down to the final hours! ⏳ Tomorrow, November 11th, these phenomenal young leaders will officially take the stage in Maputo. Meet more of the incredible African Girls and Young Women bringing their vision, power, and passion to #AGYWF6! 🌍

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

She challenged the structural inequalities that continue to exclude women from decision-making and access to critical resources, stressing the need to transform the systems that perpetuate their exclusion.

As conversations on adaptation and Loss and Damage finance continue at #COP31, one thing is clear: Climate resilience cannot be achieved without women's leadership.

#FeministClimateJustice
#FEMNETatCOP31

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

🌍 Speaking at the FOWODE #COP31 Side Event at the Uganda Pavilion, Jemimah Wabuko, representing FEMNET, called for a shift from viewing women merely as beneficiaries of climate action to recognising them as leaders, knowledge holders and agents of change.

#FEMNETatCOP31
#FeministClimateJustice

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Drawing on FEMNET’s work advancing women’s leadership in climate justice across Africa, Jemimah emphasised that meaningful leadership goes beyond participation.

“Advancing women's leadership requires us to move beyond participation. It is about ensuring that women have the power to influence decisions, shape policies and determine how resources are allocated.”

#FEMNETatCOP31

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

From grassroots activists to youth leaders across the continent, these brilliant minds are ready to amplify bodily autonomy, economic justice, and our collective power. Get to know the faces behind the movement!

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Get to meet our lovely African Girls and Young Women who will be leading the charge for change at the 6th African Girls and Young Women Festival! From November 11–13, 2026, daughters of the soil are taking center stage to defend bodily autonomy and shape feminist futures.

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[WALPE Africa @WALPEAfrica]

Special appreciation to our keynote speakers, Dr Naledi Pandor, on young women claiming political power and H.E. Boemo Sekgoma, on transforming the social norms and systems that define leadership.

Thank you for inspiring bold conversations

#COGE2026 #TryWomen

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

Get to meet our lovely African Girls and Young Women who will be leading the charge for change at the 6th African Girls and Young Women Festival! From November 11–13, 2026, daughters of the soil are taking center stage to defend bodily autonomy and shape feminist futures.

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

As world leaders gather at #COP31, one question remains critical: Are girls' and young women’s voices being heard, included, and reflected in climate decisions?

Across Africa, girls and young women are already experiencing the realities of the climate crisis, but they are also generating solutions, mobilising communities and shaping the future of climate action.

At FEMNET’s African Feminist Academy for Climate Justice (AFACJ), Cohort 4, girls and young women came together to share knowledge, challenge inequalities and strengthen their voices as climate justice advocates.

As COP31 conversations unfold, their message is clear: Nothing about our climate future should be decided without us.

Their voices matter. Their leadership matters. Their inclusion is not optional.

#FeministClimateJustice

[FEMNET @FemnetProg]

T-minus 2 days!⏳ The 6th African Girls and Young Women Festival is almost here, running from November 11 to 13, 2026!

In just 48 hours, daughters of the soil will come together to protect their education, defend bodily autonomy, and validate the Reparations Charter.

Stay tuned to our social media platforms to follow an dbe part of the conversations.

#AGYWF6 #ISpeak4Myself #MaputoAt23