Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy and Accountability
In the middle of the complexities of the political landscape in Palestine, a group of young women have a clear mission – to bring smiles and comfort to hospital patients.
YWCA Kenya joined other feminist movements in Kenya to advocate for legislative reforms aimed at combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country.
Following the terrible events in Kenya that left people angry, shocked, and disgusted, the 27th of January became a moment
Digital spaces have transformed the way we communicate and engage with the world. However, they have also become breeding grounds
My experience at the Women Deliver Conference was nothing short of life-changing. I left the event feeling changed in how I think and look at the gender equality space.
Attending the 2023 Women Deliver Conference was truly a powerful experience for me, fueled by my unwavering dedication to achieving gender parity and justice.
As a co-host of the 2023 Inter-religious Convention in South Africa, the World YWCA played a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the intersection of faith and feminism and providing a space for YW4A partners and stakeholders to connect, network, and engage with one another.
YWCA Kenya ensures conflict sensitivity to emerging issues on the ground. The strategic integration of positive masculinities in community FEMspaces, schools, and churches is intended to embed conflict sensitivity into the program’s objectives, strategies, and activities.
In Palestine, stories of resilience against early marriage are emerging. Ameerah Al-Assar, a 24-year-old mother, overcame societal norms through a leadership program, aspiring to shape a different future for her children. Aseel Sadiq, from the West Bank, advocates against child marriage post-divorce. The decline in child marriage rates, reported by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, reflects a positive shift.
In a roundtable discussion held at the recently ended Faith Change-makers 2023 Inter-religious Convention, held in South Africa, the World YWCA facilitated a thought-provoking discussion at the crossroads of faith and feminism.