Helene Rex

Practice Manager for Social Sustainability and Inclusion in East Africa for the World Bank.

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

A new blog, post on accelerating gender equality in Somalia is available.

Examples to accelerate gender equality in Africa abound: We could apply them to Somalia
https://t.co/NXRhMvxMXj

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Excited to be part of this new WB initiate in Sudan. https://t.co/C5RjG5Urnd

[World Bank Rwanda @WB_Rwanda]

.@WorldBank's project #JyaMbere aims to enhance socio-economic inclusion for both refugees & host communities, aligning with Rwanda's progressive refugee policies.
#Rwanda currently hosts close to 124,000 refugees & asylum seekers, with the majority from #DRCongo and #Burundi

[Eneida Fernandes @FernandesEneida]

Tomorrow marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which serves as a reminder of the persistent issues in our society. Despite efforts to curb it, GBV still occurs too frequently. Join us & take a firm stand against GBV.
#16DaysOfActivism

[OmondiWinston @ItisWinston]

Today, @climate_ke is hosting a pivotal side event that is uniting leaders from Kenya, Zambia, Bangladesh & Sierra Leone to empower frontline communities in #LocallyLedClimateAction.

Join the discussion live at 10AM via https://t.co/b8EGIGGwQa

[Minister-MoGCSWss @MgcswssMinister]

A courtesy call to the Minister of Gender Child and social welfare _ South Sudan by @WorldBank and Staff from PMU to update the Minister on the progress of SSWSEEP by donor and its implementing partners @UNFPASouthSudan @unwomenssudan and the @MGCSW.

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Great start to the week. Meeting with CS Florence Bro, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to discuss Kenya’s new Social Risks and Impacts Management Policy. #SocialSustainability @WBG_Inclusion @LouiseCord @WorldBankKenya

[Vera Rosauer @vrosauer]

Team @WorldBank @WorldBankAfrica is in #Nairobi, #Kenya for the #ACS2023 to drive sustainable climate action for Africa!
@WorldBankKenya

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

The wait is finally over we're thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural #ACS23 & #ACW2023 kickstarting with the official opening by H. E President William Ruto, dubbed the Power of the Potential. AU Josefa Sacko, UNFCCC Simon Stiell, youth, indigenous community among speakers

[Anna Bjerde @bjerde_anna]

Indigenous people around the world continue to face overwhelming marginalization, discrimination and exclusion.

Respect for the rights of indigenous peoples means ensuring equal and meaningful participation, full inclusion and empowerment.

#IndigenousDay

[Horn of Africa Initiative @hoainitiative]

Consultations on the HoAI Borderlands Roadmap are part of a living process that will be sustained over time, with the 18th Ministerial Roundtable in Addis Ababa on 3rd October expected to adopt it. @WorldBank @AfDB_Group @EU_Commission @MoF_Ethiopia @BMZ_Bund

[Firas Raad @FirasbinRaad]

Proud to have joined HE VP @Mama_RNdeMabior & Hon Minister Aya & implementation partners @unwomenssudan & @UNFPASouthSudan in launching an innovative USD 70 m @WBG-financed women’s empowerment project in #SouthSudan @VictoriaKwakwa @unwomenchief @LouiseCord @helene_rex

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Fruitful meeting with development partners in Zimbabwe. Gender equality, is central to addressing crises.
Collaboration for scalable & adaptable solutions that help women reach their full potential requires collective action.@WorldBankAfrica @WBG_Inclusion @LouiseCord

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Good to finally be in #Zimbabwe. Great discussion w/Ministry of Women's Affairs, Chief Director Lillian Matsika. No country can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full &equal participation of women &men.
@WorldBankAfrica @WBG_Inclusion

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Today I joined my colleagues in #Zambia for the launch of the Gender and GBV Assessments. Promoting gender equality & women’s empowerment is a high priority for @WorldBank.@WorldBankAfrica @WBG_Inclusion

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

We hope these two reports stimulate public debate on these issues and helps catalyze efforts in the country to empower women and ensure fair access to opportunities between men and women. 
@WorldBankAfrica @WBG_Inclusion

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Low school retention, early marriage, and childbearing limit women's economic potential in #Zambia with GBV and economic dependence constraining women’s agency.
@WorldBankAfrica

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

The Assessments reveal that while a policy & legal framework to guide the implementation of gender-responsive programming exists in #Zambia persistent challenges remain.

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

Today I joined my colleagues in #Zambia for the launch of the Gender and GBV Assessments. Promoting gender equality & women’s empowerment is a high priority for @WorldBank.

[Helene Rex @helene_rex]

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