Protecting Women & Girls Rights
In promoting equity and recognizing the central role o of women as agents of positive change across political and socio-economic spaces, we work to amplify women and girls' voices in critical social-economic decisions at the sub-national (county), national levels, and cross-border (regional).
We support the engagement of women in critical processes that impact them socio-economically, culturally, and their autonomy through;
- Amplifying women's voice and leadership
- Preventing and responding to violence against women and girls
- Supporting women access to economic resources
- Strengthen women and girls access to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)
- Educate the next generation of women leaders
-OUR WORK TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS INVOLVES:-
Amplifying women's voice and leadership
It seems to me that the world is way out of balance, with challenges ranging from gender inequality to environmental crises. The need for women to step into their power and develop strong voices has never been more crucial. Women's voices hold the potential to reshape narratives, challenge the status quo, and drive positive change across various spheres of life. Here's why it's imperative for women to speak up and stand out:
Readmore....Supporting women access to economic resources
NOT long ago women faced tremendous barriers as they sought opportunities that would set them on an equal footing with men. Going back a mere quarter century, inequality between women and men was widely apparent—in university classrooms, in the workplace, and even in homes. Since then, the lives of women and girls around the world have improved dramatically in many respects. In most countries—rich and developing—they are going to school more, living longer, getting better jobs, and acquiring legal rights and protections.
Readmore....Preventing and responding to violence against women and girls
Efforts to prevent violence against women and girls focus on early education, respectful relationships, and engaging men and boys in these efforts.1 The United Nations has adopted resolutions to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls in the world of work, emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue globally.
Readmore....Strengthen women and girls access to Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)
Strengthening women and girls' access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) involves several key strategies. Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services should be included in national health benefit packages, addressing people's needs throughout their lives.4 Ensuring sufficient resources for civil society actors and promoting the active participation and leadership of women and girls at all levels are also crucial
Readmore....Educate the next generation of women leaders
Educating the next generation of women leaders involves a multifaceted approach that includes fostering an inclusive environment, providing mentorship, and offering educational resources. Organizations can start by ensuring that their policies and practices promote equity rather than just equality, recognizing that different individuals may need different resources to achieve the same outcomes.
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This ensure that:
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- Women voices are captured in budgetary process
- More women are taking more elective seats
- More women are involved in decision making process
- Gender base violence has been eliminated
- More women understand and the importance of reporting Gender based violence
- Women have access to sexual reproductive health rights
- More women have access to opportunities i.e. in Finance, in institutions and in markets
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