Day 3; Reducing barriers such as 'Minimum Experience in the relevant area' will improve access to funding for youth-led organizations. #MEASHRHR@MenEngageAfrica@KemeaKenya
The ongoing youth steering committee meeting is geared towards understanding youth work at different country levels and how they are contributing to gender equality in their communities. Some deliberations are on effective communication, working with their country Networks.
Congratulations to Kamau Maichuhie who came in 2nd at the #MEAJournalismAwards2023 and has been awarded R60 000.
Kamau Maichuhie is a journalist currently working for Daily Nation Newspaper, the largest paper in Kenya.
#menengageafrica
Important work being done by @USEndFGMNetwork & @equalitynow
"Comprehensive Legal Protection Is Needed Against Female Genital Mutilation & Cutting In Every Us State"
https://t.co/TWdtAIcQ3w
#endFGM
We joined forces to discuss powerful tools to end FGM/C in the US, in partnership with @equalitynow. We explored legal frameworks, unveiled an online mapping tool for state laws, and revealed an upcoming comprehensive legal manual for better legislation.
#EndFGM#UNGA78
#EXCITINGNEWS! Our #silentauction is just around the corner so get ready to bid on amazing items for a great cause! Check out a sneak peek of what's up for grabs here: https://t.co/ysZNDV9esC
Read more on our latest blogpost here: https://t.co/UGZjuFVGw0
#EndFGM#DayOfTheGirl
We're thrilled to welcome Doris Mukangu, Executive Director of @amaniwcenter, as the newest member of our Steering Committee🙌.
Her dedication and expertise will drive us closer to our goal of ending FGM/C.
Welcome, Doris!
#EndFGM#UNGA
SAVE THE DATE!
In celebration of our 5th anniversary, we are thrilled to host our inaugural virtual silent auction to raise money to support our mission to end #FGM/C in the US.
We will be hosting this fundraiser in commemoration of #DayoftheGirl on October 11th.
#StayTuned
Ahead of the #InternationalDayoftheGirl we met with #KisiiCounty Women MP @DoriceDonya for a consultative meeting on an Alternative Rite of Passage & Boot camp for over 300 girls planned in Kisii as one of pre activities to culminate in @_AfricanUnion Conference on FGM in Arusha.
Diana Macauley from @SonkeTogether@MenCareGlobal moderates a session on "Care and Movement Building in Sub-Saharan Africa" There are numerous gaps in policies that hinder the progress of the care economy in the continent and it is urgent for government to fund the care economy
Sex is the biological differences assigned at birth while Gender are the socially constructed roles, characteristics & expectations of men, women,boys &girls. @KemeaKenya Youth Capacity Building Training
The purpose of recognising and protecting #HumanRights and fundamental freedoms is to preserve the dignity of individuals and communities and to promote social justice and the realization of the potential of Human beings .
Key achievements in engaging men and boys: 1. Increased gender transformative policies and programs, 2. Critical to work with community leaders and religious leaders and partnerships across a variety of sectors