With only 5 years remaining, what will the success of the implementation of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals mean for Africa? I attended the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (#ARFSD-11) in Kampala, Uganda, which was jointly organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the […]
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WOSSO is a consortium formed by two prominent Southern Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs), Gender Links and ARROW and a renowned UK based development firm, MannionDaniels. We share feminist values and a deep concern regarding the narrowing civic space, particularly for women and girls. Funded by the UK government, we envision a world in which the
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Join the #WOSSOFellows at a #CSW69 side event, where they will reflect on their Fellowship experiences and look to the future. You will also get exclusive info on the next Fellowship call. Scan the QR code in the invitation below and join us on Thursday 13 March from 11:00hrs to 13:00hrs *New York time*. If
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Attending the AWID Forum was a transformative experience and a privilege to engage with a diverse and passionate global community. It was inspiring to hear voices from all corners of the world, speaking in different languages and representing generations of activism. This was more than an opportunity to listen to stories – it was a
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Reflections on the High-Level Meeting on Progress in the Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action after Thirty Years in the Arab Region On December 9, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the High-Level Regional Meeting in Muscat, Oman to mark 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which
This year I couldn’t attend COP29 in Baku in person, however I actively engaged in numerous virtual activities and events, ensuring my advocacy work remained impactful. As a WOSSO Fellow and a member of multiple regional and global networks, I found innovative ways to contribute, leveraging online platforms to drive forward my goals. Preparation and
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Between 30th September and 2nd October, I attended the 5th MENA Region Adolescent Health Conference in Alexandria, Egypt. As a WOSSO fellow, I was particularly enthusiastic to learn more about what is possible in adolescent health in our region. And I was not disappointed. I work on youth sexual and reproductive health and rights in
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