Learn more about Inaugural Nalafem Summit

The 2nd edition of Nalafem Summit will held under the theme of Justice, Trust and Accountability for gender commitments.

Launched in 2022 in Abuja, The summit provides a multi-track diplomacy platform and an unmatched opportunity for Africa’s young women leaders from politics and activism to connect, confer, exchange best practices, foster public-civil society partnerships and accelerate the realization of gender commitments through accountability.

The Manifesto

The Council

Our 2022 Annual Report

Registrations are Now Open

Participate in the 2nd Nalafem Summit events by finalizing your registration.
Indicate your preferred activities and follow the instructions provided in the email you receive to confirm and secure your spot.

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Exhibition

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Awards

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Objectives

Justice: Rally support for Sexual Gender Based Violence Courts
Trust: Create space for information sharing & collective agency
Accountability: Track progress on gender commitments in Kenya and across Africa

Expected Outcomes

Pledges: Renewed commitments
Solutions: Financed young feminists
Innovation: New initiatives launched
Recognition: Celebrated leadership in this field

Programme

Keynotes

On gender commitments and young feminists to put front and center the issue of SGBV and justice

Intergenerational Panels

on specific thematics and country case studies with calls to action

Awards

Celebrating young women-led initiatives to amplify their work and support the next generation of Pan-African feminist leaders. 

I AM NALA Spotlight

Through inspirational talks highlighting young feminists’ work and innovations

Press Conference

Press conference to interact with Nalafem council and speakers on the theme and objectives this year.

Side Events + Workshops

In line with Manifesto 10 Demands including Economic Justice, Criminalize Gender-Based Violence and others.

Confirmed Speakers

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Hon. Justice Martha Koome, EGH
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya

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Hon. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Former UN Women Executive Director

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Aya Chebbi
Founder of Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem)
Former African Union Envoy on Youth

 

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Hon. Emma Theofelus
Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology

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Rose Wachuka Macharia
Chief of Staff
Office of the Hon. Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court

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Dept Secretary-General of the United Nations

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Aisha Yesufu
Founder of Citizen Hub

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Hon. Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed
Former Minister of Women, Children and Youth
Founder & Director of Horn Peace Institute

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Hon. Joanah Mamombe
Member of Parliament

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Maryam Bukar Hassan
Spoken Word Artist

 

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Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi
Executive Director of the Stand to End Rape Initiative

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Rana Abdelhamid
2022 New York congressional candidate
Founder of MALIKAH

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Uganda, Nalafem Collective
Rosebell Kagumire
Pan-African Feminist, Activist & Writer

 

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Zulaikha Patel
Anti-Racism Activist and Writer
Founder & CEO of Dare To Chang

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Dr Leyla Hussein
Global Advocacy Director for The Girl Generation

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Hon. Bogolo J. Kenewendo
Economist & Former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry

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Ms Valerie Wiggett
Director of Career Programs, African Leadership Academy

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Dr. Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Minerals and Education
2019 Presidential candidate of Nigeria

Contact us

For funding and partnership please contact facilitator@nalafem.org  

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