Jane Meriwas HSC

2019 Inclusion AWARD; 2019 Women IMPACT AWARD, Feminist, Proud Mother and Indigenous Women influencer!.

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

survivors are are not just speaking out - they are leading change inter communities every day to ending FGM! @SamburuWtrust @EndFGM @Naapufund

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

@ericlesire @SamburuWtrust @NGECKenya Thank you for listen and being the positive voice in our community. Keep up!.

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

Tonight is more than a conversation—it’s about courage, healing, and change. Survivors and young women are breaking the silence, speaking up, and leading the movement to end FGM. Let’s listen, learn, ask questions, and stand together as voices for change.
Join us 8:00–9:00 PM

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

To engage Indigenous Peoples in carbon markets, start with respect. ✊
✅ FPIC
✅ Land rights
✅ Benefit sharing
✅ Gender inclusion
✅ Transparency
Carbon credits must empower—not exploit. #ClimateJustice #IndigenousRights #CarbonMarkets

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

Samburu Women Trust recently hosted a dialogue for indigenous youth to amplify their voices and address critical challenges ahead of the IWC 10th Anniversary, fostering connection, knowledge sharing, and actionable strategies for positive change.
#indigenousyouth
#youthsvoices

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

@Leseketetii @SamburuWtrust @IPRightsIntl @UN4Indigenous @youthpower2015 @FinlandinKenya @AUYouthProgram @_AfricanUnion @CANIntl @nkopiro_f @UNFCCC @idevpractice Keep on pushing youth agenda

[Leseketeti Frank @Leseketetii]

Today i was privileged to participate in a Youth mainstreaming dialogue hosted by @SamburuWtrust on the issues of Indigenous Youth in kenya. We tried to highlight key Policy gaps, Barriers that Limits Indigenous Youth and also Come up with clear Recommendations to this problems

[Pawanka Fund @pawankafund]

APIB (Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil) is the national reference for the Indigenous movement in Brazil 🇧🇷, created from the grassroots to unify and strengthen Indigenous peoples across the country. Bringing together regional Indigenous organizations, APIB fosters articulation among different territories and mobilizes against threats to Indigenous rights ✊🏾. Their leadership is key in advocating for Indigenous sovereignty and resisting aggressions that endanger their communities.

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

With, #IWD2025 around the corner, The theme, Accelerate Action, calls for bold steps toward gender equality. Let’s push for change, amplify voices, and create impact.
#GetReadyForIWD2025
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2025
#indigenousvoices

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

@SamburuWtrust @christensenfund @iwc_kenya @LesuudaSilvana @IIWF @EndoroisWomen We celebrate women in frontline to protect women rights and end patriarchy in our midst

[Edna Kaptoyo @EdnaKaptoyo]

IFIP2025 conference sets foot for the first time in the African region, in Kenya. By bringing IFIP to Africa, it ensures African Indigenous Peoples have a platform to voice their perspectives on crucial issues ie land rights, climate justice, cultural preservation.@pawankafund

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

@AfWIDafrica ongoing convention in Johannesburg, SA bring more than 1000 women across Africa, to dialogue and bring change @christensenfund @TenureFacility @ajws @IWGIA @RosieResie

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

Celebrating indigenous women human rights defenders @SamburuWtrust @whrdinitiative @christensenfund @TenureFacility @RightsResources
https://t.co/ynVJOE7Tz8

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

Madam Director @JaneMeriwas was one of the delegates on key note address at the opening convention of Africa women human rights defenders initiative, with UN special rapporteur on women human rights defenders
On Climate Courage: Women human rights defending rights and nature.

[Jane Meriwas HSC @JaneMeriwas]

What an honor to speak on the same platform with @UNSR women human rights defenders delivering key note on climate courage: women human rights defending rights and nature at the opening convention of 2024 @whrdinitiative @SamburuWtrust @IWGIA @ajws

[African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders @whrdinitiative]

On stage is our third keynote speaker for the morning @WHRDconvention, CEO of the @TMF_Legacy @tanele_maseko

@OsloFF @FordFoundation @OpenSociety @wacsi @RfldOrg @JusticeDefend

[Thulani Maseko Foundation @TMF_Legacy]

Our CEO @tanele_maseko has had a busy few weeks advancing human rights, extending solidarity to fellow women human rights defenders in Africa. Today she delivers a key note speech at the important 2nd Convention of the Africa Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders in Accra

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

Beyond Resilience: Women Human rights defenders Rise, Securing Rights, Rebuilding systems.

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

"Recognizing community land rights is more effective than individual rights, preventing exploitation by industries and governments. However, community tenure laws must ensure women's rights, as customs can perpetuate discrimination and marginalize or abuse women."@JaneMeriwas ED

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

Empowerment involves providing knowledge,tools and support for self-determination. We uplift indigenous women through skills in kitchen gardening and honey harvesting, while also promoting environmental stewardship via tree-planting and climate mitigation strategies.@JaneMeriwas

[SAMBURU WOMEN TRUST @SamburuWtrust]

Access to clean water is vital for Indigenous communities, yet challenges like scarce resources and poor government support hinder water security. @SamburuWtrust , through Miti ni Mali, have connected water pipes to supply safe drinking water.@JaneMeriwas