Gender Is My Agenda Campaign - GIMAC Network

Joignez nous pour féliciter et remercier la Présidente Fondatrice de Femmes Africa Solidarité Mme Bineta Diop pour la distinction #docteurHonorisCausa de @university of the Free State, Bloemfontein South Africa pour son leadership et abnégation à la faveur des femmes et de l'humanité toute entière. AU WPS Bineta Diop Gender Is My Agenda Campaign - GIMAC Network Centre PanAfricain pour le Genre, la Paix et le Développement (PAC) EWA - Empowering Women in Agriculture @African Women Leaders Network AWLN. S.E. Bineta Diop : une championne des femmes, de la paix et de la sécurité S.E. Bineta Diop, Envoyée spéciale de la Présidente de la Commission de l'Union africaine pour les femmes, la paix et la sécurité, a consacré sa vie à la défense du leadership des femmes dans la consolidation de la paix et la résolution des conflits. En tant que militante sénégalaise des droits des femmes, elle a mené de nombreuses initiatives visant à promouvoir l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes en Afrique. Elle a notamment joué un rôle essentiel dans l’adoption de la Déclaration solennelle sur l’égalité des sexes en Afrique et du Protocole à la Charte africaine relatif aux droits des femmes en Afrique. Son leadership visionnaire a conduit à la création du réseau de campagne Gender is My Agenda et du réseau des femmes leaders africaines, qui compte plus de 35 sections sur tout le continent. L’engagement indéfectible de Mme Diop en faveur de la justice lui a permis de participer à des processus de réconciliation dans des pays comme le Burundi, le Libéria et la République démocratique du Congo. Reconnue à l’échelle mondiale, elle a été nommée l’une des 100 personnes les plus influentes par le magazine Time en 2011. S.E. Mme Diop se verra décerner un doctorat en études africaines (hc) lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes de la Faculté des sciences humaines le 9 décembre 2024. En conférant ce diplôme honorifique, l'UFS reconnaît les réalisations exceptionnelles de S.E. Diop en matière de service public, conformément aux idéaux et aux principes de l'université.

The 5th #WPSForum2024 kicks off tomorrow, bringing together prominent African women leaders and peacebuilders to develop strategies for advancing the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in today's complex context.

🚨 We Are Happy to Kickstart Our 16 Days of Activism Campaign for 2024! 🚨 We are happy to kickstart our 16 days of activism campaign with a flashback to our 2023 magazine. If you missed it, check it out for inspiring stories, groundbreaking initiatives, and reflections from last year’s efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence across Africa. 📰 Inside the 2023 magazine, you’ll find: Positive Masculinity in Action: Men challenging harmful norms to end GBV. Digital SafeTea: A unique tool empowering African women to stay safe online. Support in Conflict Zones: Stories of resilience and hope from survivors and healthcare workers. Safe Spaces for Change: Communities creating platforms for young women to reclaim their voices. This magazine is a source of inspiration and a reminder of what’s possible when we come together to address GBV. Let it fuel your drive to be part of this year’s campaign. 📖 Read it now and join us in building a safer, more inclusive future. Together, we can make lasting change! #EndGBV #PositiveMasculinity #WomenEmpowerment #DigitalSafety

Happening Now! 🌟 Join us for the Regional Dialogue 2024 webinar as we delve into the theme: "Catalyst for Change: Young Women in Peace and Security, Leading the Fight Against GBV." 🗓️ Today, 25 November 2024 🕒 2:00 – 4:00 PM (EAT) Link: https://lnkd.in/eU4XxPZT Together, let’s amplify the voices of young women and strengthen efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence during the 16 Days of Activism. 📢 Engage with us in this vital conversation! #RegionalDialogue2024 #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #YoungWomenLeaders

We are deeply grateful to our partners and everyone who honored the International Day of Rural Women event. Your presence and the incredible ideas shared have truly enriched the discussions. Together, we are bridging the gap for inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems in Africa! 🌍 #IDRW2024

🌍 Celebrating the 2024 International Day of Rural Women! 🌾 Theme: Empowering Women in Rural Areas through Education & Access to Technology: Bridging the Gap for Inclusive and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Africa. Rural women are the backbone of agricultural production in Africa, playing essential roles in food systems, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Yet, they continue to face barriers to resources, education, and market access. This year's event, held today in Addis Ababa in collaboration with our partners, AUC WGYD, and UN Women, showcased success stories, best practices, and interventions that empower women to lead the way toward inclusive food systems. Together, let’s amplify their contributions and foster change! 🔗 Join the conversation and celebrate these rural heroines! #IDRW2024

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Period poverty is a major concern for menstruating girls in Ghana and elsewhere. Menstrual hygiene management is crucial in ensuring the general well-being of girls and women worldwide— encompassing their health, dignity, and empowerment. In many cultures menstruation is stigmatized, and girls face discrimination and sometimes exclusion during their periods. Access to safe and affordable menstrual products remains a burden for many girls and women, especially those living in low-income households. To this end, #SendGhana in collaboration with Oxfam in Ghana with funding from #globalaffairscanada has undertaken a social action research with the aim of understanding the overall impact of period poverty on adolescent girls and young women in Ghana by assessing their knowledge base and understanding of menstruation and menstrual hygiene management practices. The study also determined the affordability, accessibility, and the usage of menstrual products, highlighting the overall effect of period poverty on the education and psychosocial well-being of girls and young women in Ghana. Here is the link to the study: https://lnkd.in/d9kpSdFb Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) PPAG (Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana) Oxfam Hong Kong Oxfam-Québec Oxfam International UN Women Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) UNFPA Ghana UNICEF Ghana Thelma Akyere Gwumah Gender Is My Agenda Campaign - GIMAC Network

Great to see the GIMAC team in Addis Ababa for strategic engagements with key partners on October 9th, 2024! Productive visits with AUC WGYD, UNDP Regional, UNECA, and Plan International AULO to strengthen our collaboration.

As we strive to eliminate violence against women and girls across Africa, we value your insights and perspectives. We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section on what you would like to see included in a framework or policy to address this critical issue. Additionally, if you feel comfortable, we welcome you to share your personal experiences with gender-based violence, as your voice is vital to shaping meaningful solutions. #AUCEVAWG