The CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) are bringing together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health in Nairobi, Kenya, for the CGIAR Science Week. This gathering is a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable food systems to nourish both people and the planet.

AWARD’s Participation

Program overview: We will convene this event to present up-to-date data and discuss Africa-specific recommendations and strategies for gender transformative solutions that can drive equitable agri-food systems. The session will be anchored on a forth coming report on the ‘‘The Status of Women in African Agrifood Systems’, that will analyze evidence on women’s role in agri-food sectors in the African context.

Venue: Conference Room 6, UNON

Time: 13:00 – 14:30 EAT

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

2. Reception: Women in and for Science

Program overview: We will explore how empowering women in science is not just a matter of equity, but a fundamental requirement for addressing the complex global challenges we face.

Venue: The Aberdare, UNON

Time: 18:00 – 20:00 EAT

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Speakers

1. Dr. Nicoline de Haan, Director, CGIAR GENDER Accelerator
2. Dr. Najat Mokhtar, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
3. Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
4. Dr. Sandra Milach, Chief Scientist, CGIAR
5. Dr. Valerie Verdier, Chairwoman of the Board and CE, International Research Institute for Development (IRD)
6. Dr. Eileen Nchanji, Gender Specialist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
7. Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)
8. Ms. Nana Yaa Boakyewaa Amoah, Director, Gender, Youth and Inclusiveness, AGRA
9. Ms. Dorine Odongo, Senior Manager, Communications, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)