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AWARD at ChangeNOW 2026 Summit

Launched in 2017, ChangeNOW is a social enterprise that accelerates the environmental and social transition by fostering the deployment of concrete actions and solutions responding to the biggest challenges of our century. AWARD will convene a side event: “Unlocking the Power of Gendered Climate Smart Agriculture through Innovative Nature-based Solutions”   About the session Recent evidence […]

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Policy in Action Series

Featuring expert voices driving equitable policy reforms across Kenya This feature spotlights Ms. Leah Boit, Training Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya. She reflects on the importance of clearly defined policy outcomes in building a stronger foundation for advancing gender equality.   Name: Leah Boit  Title: Training Officer Institution: Ministry of Agriculture and […]

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Policy in Action Series

Featuring expert voices driving equitable policy reforms across Kenya   This feature follows an interview with Mr. Julius Komunga, Adaptation and mitigation lead officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya. He shares insight on the importance of integrating gender in policy design and practice. Name: Julius Komunga   Title: Adaptation and mitigation lead officer Institution: […]

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Communiqué de presse: Lancement d’un nouveau programme de formation sur le leadership des femmes dans la recherche agricole

Lancement d’un nouveau programme de formation sur le leadership des femmes dans la recherche agricole  Un nouveau Programme de développement de carrière a été lancé pour aider les professionnelles à faire progresser l’agriculture résiliente au climat en Afrique du Nord et de l’Ouest.  6 MARS, NAIROBI – Les femmes travaillant dans la recherche et le développement agricoles en Afrique […]

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Press Release: AWARD Launches New Fellowship for Women in Agricultural Research Leadership 

New Fellowship for Women in Agricultural Research Leadership Launched  New career development fellowship launched to help empower women professionals to advance climate-resilient agriculture across North and West Africa  MARCH 6, NAIROBI – Women working in agricultural research and development across North and West Africa have the chance to benefit from expert mentoring, leadership training and collaboration support thanks to […]

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Appel à candidatures pour le programme de formation sur le leadership des femmes dans l’agriculture soutenu par le partenariat Australie-Afrique pour une agriculture résiliente au changement climatique

6 mars 2026 – Un nouveau programme destiné aux femmes africaines scientifiques, axé sur l’agriculture et la résilience climatique, est ouvert aux candidatures.  Le programme de formation sur le leadership des femmes dans l’agriculture est une initiative de développement de carrière qui vise à renforcer la capacité, la confiance et l’influence des femmes africaines scientifiques afin qu’elles puissent diriger et participer à des […]

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Call to apply for the Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship for the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture

March 6, 2026 – A new Fellowship for African women scientists focusing on agriculture and climate resilience is now open for applications  The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship is a career development initiative that seeks to strengthen the capability, confidence, and influence of African women scientists to lead and participate in climate-resilient agricultural research. The Fellowship combines leadership development, mentoring partnerships, and technical excellence to enhance the Fellows’ capabilities and position them […]

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AWARD at CSW70: Nurturing the Next Generation of African Women Leaders: Prospects, Priorities and Promises

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 […]

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Event Calls for Urgent Action to Advance Rights and Justice for Women Smallholders

Nairobi, Kenya | March 2, 2026 — In the buildup to the 2026 International Women’s Day under the UN theme “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls,” African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), the CGIAR GENDER Equality and inclusion Accelerator, the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), and CIFOR-ICRAF convened […]

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Policy in Action Series

Featuring expert voices driving equitable policy reforms across Kenya   Today’s feature follows a conversation with Ms. Jane Peris Aluoch, Senior Agricultural Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya. She reflects on how gender-responsive approaches can strengthen agricultural policy and practice.    Name: Jane Peris Aluoch  Title: Senior Agricultural Officer Institution: Ministry of Agriculture […]

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