Multi Generational Dialogues For Accountability (MGD4A)
By helping to build a relationship of trust with institutions and foster Intergenerational Co-leadership, these dialogues bring all generations to the table to collaborate in the formation and realization of gender policies and commitments. We have developed our approach from ‘inter-generational’ to ‘multi-generational’ that can provide candid conversations and move beyond ‘talking’ about support to actually ‘show up’ for young women. We were able, so far, to organize and catalyze over 180 dialogues across intergovernmental institutions and communities. We have focused our efforts on advocacy for 35% policy for young women in leadership.
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InterGenerational Dialogue with
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili Dr Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili unpacked the Governance gap due to the hijacking of decision making spaces which are not inclusive. Women are needed in leadership spaces because the decisions that arise from them when they are there are progressive. We need to urgently design pathways that will take women into politics in parliament and in executive authority.
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Inter Generational Dialogue with
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former vice president of South Africa, unpacked the growing exploitation of smaller countries in global world order. Africa is more than a quarter the number of member states in the UN but doesn’t have the legitimate power in the system. Those with money always win even if they are the minority. She also shared lessons learned from her leadership journey and roles in South Africa and at UN Women.
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Inter Generational Dialogue with
Hon Justice Martha Koome Hon Justice Martha Koome, EGH, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya mobilized for better understanding of SGBV courts which were created to ensure the dignity of survivors. These courts were piloted in Shanzu, and 10 other counties in Kenya. During this dialogue with Chief Justice, SGBV survivors were able to ask questions, raise challenges and propose solutions and pathways for the effective implementation of SGBV courts.
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A year-long partnership resulted in this brief that was developed through the Youth Engagement Series. The guide outlines 5 principles that must underpin successful, feminist inter- and multi-generational partnerships. Most importantly, it draws on the real-life experiences of women, young and old, to examine how these principles can be put into action.
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Brussels, Belgium | February 2022 | 180 participants | + 147 stakeholders engaged | 72 young women impacted
In partnership with (Plan International – She Leads Program, Afresist, -GIMAC Young Women Network)
During Africa-Europe Week, we joined forces with partners to host a joint intergenerational dialogue on “Young Women’s Political Participation for Intergenerational Co-Leadership” resulting in a joint letter that was addressed to AU and EU leaders and member states. Nalafem called for a 35% quota for youth, among which 50% must be women, to work in the African Union and European Union, their Member States’ parliaments, and governmental institutions. The Youth Rapporteurs came together on February 15th in the Rapporteurs Workshop to draft a joint document from the Youth Track discussions. This document was delivered to the leaders and state members during the AU-EU Summit as well as the Meet the Leaders event on February 16th and was endorsed by Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships of the European Commision, and Emanuela Del Re, EU Special Representative for the Sahel.
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Kenya
06 August 2021 | 69 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability on Gender-Based Violence was co-hosted with Positive Young Women Voices and Dandora Community Justice Centre, with participants from government representatives, civil society actors, the media and youth organizations, including Deputy Minister of ICT, Youth Affairs, Deputy Country Director, UN Women Kenya, UNFPA Kenya Resident coordinator, among other stakeholders. The outcomes and recommendations of the dialogue included the need for prioritizing FGM advocacy, holding information sharing sessions with survivors of gender based violence among others. |
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South Africa
10 August 2021 | 40 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability was co-hosted in Durban with the Centre for Socio Economic Transformation in collaboration with Impact Drivers. We engaged participants from government representatives, civil society actors, the media and youth organizations, including the Councillor Melanie Brauteseth in eThekwini, Councillor Tembe Mmabatho and Councillor Khosi Mdletshe, Mayor of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, Nomusa Mqwebu among other stakeholders. |
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Malawi
13 August 2021 | 25 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability was co-hosted in Lilongwe with the For Equality. We engaged participants from UN Women Malawi Office, Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare civil society actors, and activists including CARE, FEMINATI |
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Intergenerational Dialogue on SGBV
01 July 2023 | +200 participants
Hon Justice Martha Koome, EGH, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya spoke with Janet Mbugua, Founder and CEO of Inua Dada at the opening of the 2nd Nalafem Summit. The conversation echoed the grounding of the Summit, young women want progress, want to own their narrative and to be in partnerships and spaces which celebrate intergenerational greatness. This conversation mobilized for better understanding of SGBV courts which were created to ensure the dignity of survivors. These courts were piloted in Shanzu, and 10 other counties, an SGBV Strategy was additionally launched. During this dialogue with Chief Justice, SGBV survivors were able to ask questions, raise challenges and propose solutions and pathways for the effective implementation of SGBV courts. |
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Tunisia
18 August 2021 | 14 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability was co-hosted in Tunis on with Jssor Youth Organisation. We engaged participants from government representatives, civil society actors, the media and youth organizations, including the politicians such as Bochra Belhaj Hmida and Jemila Ksiksi, Arab Parliamentarians Women Network for Equality, Tunisian Human Rights League among other stakeholders |
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Burkina Faso
18 August 2021 | 30 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability was co-hosted in Ouagadougou on with Femin-In. We engaged participants from government representatives, civil society actors, the media and youth organizations, including the Ministry of Women, National Solidarity and Family, the Ministry of Health, SRHR activists among other stakeholders |
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RWANDA
24 August 2021 | 30 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability was co-hosted in Kigali on with Saye Company, a social enterprise that fights teenage pregnancies and menstrual stigma. We engaged participants from civil society actors, the media, youth organizations and government representatives including Mr. Piette Celestin Nizeyimana, Representative of the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion of Rwanda among other stakeholders. Last year’s dialogue raised awareness about the Action Coalitions Commitments of Rwanda, as a leader on Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality. The recommendations included the need for digital platforms to protect women from sexual and gender-based violence among others. |
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NIGERIA
05 July 2022 | 30 participants
Intergenerational Dialogue for Accountability on GEF Commitments of Nigeria    |
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Co-hosts of the Intergenerational Dialogue on Ending FGM
05 July 2022 | 30 participants
As part of our advocacy mission in Nigeria to influence policies in the region to tackle violence against women, we organized with UNFPA Nigeria an intergenerational session on the urgency of addressing FGM which led to engaging conversation to support youth-led efforts including potential collaboration convening spaces for FGM survivors to tell their stories, courses about sexual and reproductive health and rights in educational curricula, as well as intergenerational collaboration to eliminate FGM. In collaboration with
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