Nancy Barisoa

💗Do small things with great love💗

[AWF @AWF_Official]

Congratulations #AWFWallFellows Class of 2025!

Today, we celebrate the graduation of the AWF-Wall Youth Leadership Program Class of 2025. This cohort, comprising 16 Policy Fellows and 14 Leadership and Management Fellows from 21 countries, joins a distinguished network of 108 alumni equipped to enact transformative change across Africa.

In their keynote addresses, @AWF_Official's Charly Facheux and @UNEP_Africa's Levis Kavagi emphasized that today is merely the beginning of a lifelong journey to implement the rigorous lessons learned over this nine-month period. During heartfelt reflections, fellows described the program as both exhilarating and challenging, and promised to uphold what they learnt in their respective fellowships.

Special recognition was given to two "Fellows of the Year", one from each track, whose words of encouragement underscored the profound sense of community this program upholds. We look forward to seeing these vibrant leaders shape the continent’s future.
#AWFWallFellows #YouthLeadership

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

Nancy Barisoa @nancybarisoa, an environmental expert from #Madagascar🇲🇬, is at #CRIC23 as a @theGEF-sponsored youth delegate. In her GEF Voices interview, she shares lessons from elevating youth priorities through training, storytelling, and learning. https://t.co/vaIa2H8WiE

[African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders @whrdinitiative]

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄!

Today, as #Tanzania marks its Independence Day and the world commemorates International Human Rights Defenders Day, we stand alongside women human rights defenders and communities who are mourning their dead, searching for the disappeared, and refusing to be silenced.

The African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (@whrdinitiative), together with WHRDs, social movements, and civil society across Africa, has issued this statement:

“Repression Is Not Independence: Women Defenders Speak Out on Tanzania.”

We name the violence.
We name the gendered targeting of women defenders.
We name the legal architecture that shields power from accountability.
And we set out clear WHRD-centred demands for safety, justice, dignity, and structural change.

📄 Read & share the full statement (attached).

Because independence cannot be celebrated while streets run with blood and women defenders are punished for imagining a different future.

#WomenHumanRightsDefenders #WHRDs #CivicSpace #HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism #WeAreWHRDs #SafeguardWHRDs

@UN_HRC @MaryLawlorhrds @Ginitastar @achpr_cadhp @africanngos @CIVICUSMonitor @omctorg @FrontLineHRD @WHRDSomalia @AfricanWHRD @WHRDhub @X @TheChanzo @CPJAfrica @MariaSTsehai @AgoraCFR @ACTSA_UK @ohchr_sa @OHCHR_EARO @SADC_News @

[UNCCD Youth Caucus @UNCCDYouth]

Community Highlight!

From September 23–25, our Africa Regional Focal Point, @nancybarisoa participated in a national policy dialogue in Antananarivo, Madagascar, organized by the African Forest Forum and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.

During the meeting, Nancy met with Madagascar’s @UNCCD National Focal Point to help shape youth contributions ahead of UNCCD #CRIC23 in Panama this December.

#Youth4Land #OurLandOurFuture #YouthAction #UNited4Land

[UNCCD Youth Caucus @UNCCDYouth]

Community Highlight!

At the just-ended UNEP 2025 Africa Regional Consultative Youth Day, our Regional Focal Point @nancybarisoa delivered youth priorities & helped shape a unified African statement for the COPs.

She also joined a powerful dialogue with Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, reflecting on 40 years of leadership & youth empowerment.

#Youth4Land #OurLandOurFuture #UNited4Land

[The National Assembly of Seychelles @SeychellesNA]

The Parlement Régional des Jeunes de l'Indianocéanie (PRJIO) was officially launched in Seychelles, and hosted by the National Assembly of Seychelles.

Hon. Roger Mancienne, welcomed delegates from across the Indian Ocean region and reaffirmed Seychelles' strong support for youth development initiatives. He emphasised that the establishment of PRJOI builds on ongoing efforts by the Seychelles government to involve young people in national governance.

Following a day of trainings and interactive activities hosted by the COI, the 1st PRJIO Cohort held their first Plenary Session, within the Chamber of the National Assembly, on Thursday 17th April 2025.

This inaugural Sitting gave the cohort the opportunity to host their elections for the Presidency and other vital Committees, as well as host deliberations on the adoption of the official Declaration. These deliberations involved consultations with experts from COI, and amendments were voted upon by all Members.

The PRJIO Declaration was then voted unanimously and adopted by the Cohort.

Read more about the PRJIO Launch in Seychelles here: https://t.co/7ok8tePJBS

[Orange actu Madagascar @orangeactu]

Andoniaina Rindramalala Rakotonindrina, Elcène Corélia Botoube, Mario Heriniaina Andrianirina, Tsiorisoa Giovanni Niriko Jimalison, Barisoa Nancy Andriamiarimbola et Diamondra Daniella Razanatsimba représenteront Madagascar au Parlement Régional des Jeunes de l’Indianocéanie.

[Channel Africa @channelafrica1]

As the world observes Human Rights Day on 10 December, Africa faces rising human rights violations. @Pais_Mary, Human Rights Defender, Attorney, a& Co-Founder @whrdinitiative, joins @PeterNdoro a& @AurelieKalenga to discuss the threats & challenges on the continent

#RiseandShine

[African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders @whrdinitiative]

Young Women taking up space @WHRDconvention. On a panel titled Building Beyond Resilience: Enabling Young Women Defender-Led Organisations in Africa & Beyond are @nancybarisoa, @SheilaNhancale and @lydiadereje moderated by @BansheeZWE

@accountlabzw @GlobalFundWomen @BlackFemFund @CJRFund @WHRDhub @OpenSociety

[Nancy Barisoa @nancybarisoa]

Ready to see how Africa’s young visionaries are leading the charge for restoration?
Join us at #COP16Riyadh!
📷 9 Dec 2024 | 📷 9:00–10:00 AM (Riyadh)
📷 Restoration Pavilion | 📷 Don’t miss this engaging discussion, and enjoy light snacks and coffee while you're inspired!

[Ibrahim Thiaw @ibrahimthiaw]

📅 Mark your calendars! In just 2 weeks, the world will be in Riyadh for @COP16Riyadh.

🌍 High-level dialogues. 💡 Bold ideas. 🌱 Transformative actions.

Check out the program: https://t.co/2uxX7TymAs and join us! #UNited4Land

[Nancy Barisoa @nancybarisoa]

GLF Live with Nancy Barisoa, Beatriz Azevedo and Billie Dumaliang https://t.co/5ZSH84yYHu

[South African Institute of International Affairs @SAIIA_info]

The Youth and Social Justice project’s Anticipation Summit takes place tomorrow where youth-led changemakers will map bold, positive futures for youth across East and Southern Africa.

The project is led by SAIIA’s Futures and @Youth_SAIIA Programmes, the Centre for Sustainability Transitions and the @theberthacentre with support from the @IDRC_CRDI.

#futuresplanning #anticipatorygovernance #foresight #youthfutures #socialjustice

[Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) @GlobalLF]

🚨 WE'RE LIVE! 🚨 The 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium has officially kicked off!

Don’t miss your chance to explore bold finance solutions for biodiversity and connect with global changemakers.

🔗 JOIN US NOW: https://t.co/OARGSD0SQq

[African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders @whrdinitiative]

https://t.co/LCf9ERvpyJ

[African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders @whrdinitiative]

Join us tomorrow for an important discussion on creating sustainable support systems that empower Women Defenders at every level.

We will explore:

• Gaps in current support: Identifying where we are falling short.
• Practical strategies: Building stronger local, regional, and global safety nets.
• Co-creation: How WHRDs can work together to create enduring networks.

Time: 18:00Hrs SAT / 6PM
Date: October 24, 2024
Platform: X Space
Set a reminder here: https://t.co/Zg1rtkOiiH

Speakers will be Sheila Nhancale @SheilaNhancale, Nancy Barisoa @nancybarisoa and Constance Mukarati @cvmuk24 , moderated by Mary Pais Da Silva @Pais_Mary

Remember: The Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Convention @WHRDconvention is coming up in November! This is where we can put our plans into action on a continental scale. Find more information on the convention here: https://t.co/oiYcJHg9tD

#SafeguardingWHRDs #WHRDs #BeyondResilience #HumanRights #WomenDefenders

@FordFoundation @Hewlett_Found @achpr_cadhp @NEDemocracy @mamacash @WallaceGlobal @UrgentAct @UAFAfrica @MaryLawlorhrds @awdf01 @FRIDAfund @equalitynow @FemnetProg @RECOUP_WWHRS) @AfricaDefenders @JusticeDefend @iwda @NAWHRD1 @STARGhana @RestlessDev @OpenSociety @Ginitastar

[Global Climate and Health Alliance @GCHAlliance]

Destroying nature means harming our health, our climate, aggravating social inequalities and our economies.
At #COP16Cololombia starting today, governments must make bold commitments to protect #biodiversity and all that depends on it.

[COP16 Riyadh @Cop16Riyadh]

Water security and land health go hand in hand. At #COP16Riyadh, we’re working on solutions to address both. Together, we can combat water scarcity and protect our most precious resource—land.​

#UNCCDCOP16 #OurLandOurFuture

[COP29 Azerbaijan @COP29_AZ]

Today, the COP29 Presidency published the final texts of nine Declarations and Pledges as part of its Action Agenda for the upcoming UN climate summit in Baku this November. These documents provide pathways for all global actors to come together and commit to enhanced ambition across key climate priorities.

For more info: https://t.co/IArx8RO7ly

#COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

[UN Land and Drought @UNCCD]

👩🏽‍🌾 DYK women produce up to 80% of food in developing countries yet represent less than 20% of landowners?  

Check out our new report with @FAO on women-led solutions to #drought and the role of secure land rights: https://t.co/iJ7AxqRDy1

#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #HerLand