Nurturing the Next Generation of African Women Leaders: Prospects, Priorities and Promises

How can we sustain the momentum on increasing the numbers and experiences of women leading climate action?

Despite a growing momentum on the need to pay attention to the gross underrepresentation of women in science and its leadership, gender disparities remain stubborn. This event will discuss trends, strategies and opportunities for plugging the gender gaps. Discussions will be anchored on new evidence and how other efforts such as Commit to Grow Equality are responding to the realities of the persisting gender gaps. Aligned with CSW70 review theme on ‘women’s full and effective participation and decision making in public life’ this event will demonstrate how to sustain efforts towards ensuring that a diversity of women access and stay in leadership of agrifood systems. In the context of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this event will also spotlight strategies for sustaining women’s participation in climate resilient agrifood systems beyond their role as producers.

Speakers 

• Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director, AWARD
• Ms. Angela Nakafeero, Commissioner, Gender and Women Affairs, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Ministry of Gender, Uganda 
• Dr. Jemimah Njuki, Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society, African Development Bank Group (AFDB)
• Dr. Clara Park, Senior Gender Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (FAO)
• Ms. Carole Osero-Ageng’o, Executive Director, Center for Global South Initiatives in Development (CGSID)
• Ms. Jackline Makokha, Director, Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, Kenya
• Ms. Khadija Mrisho, Land Tenure Specialist & Co-Lead, Stand for Her Land campaign
• Dr. Carolina Robino, Senior Program Specialist, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) 
• Ms. Dorine Odongo, Senior Manager, AWARD