Tag: young leaders

“I do not have financial gain from this activity, but my passion is to always defend violated rights.”

Christine Fakry advocates for gender equality and combatting GBV highlighting the crucial role of youth in promoting awareness and support for SGBV survivors within their communities.

Gwaridi FEMSpace, composed of young Muslim women in Meru County, stands united to confront challenges faced by girls in their community, particularly addressing issues like forced early marriages that place young Muslim girls in vulnerable situations.

Through the FEMspaces, young women in Kenya are addressing pressing needs in schools and communities, from menstrual hygiene to education access, showcasing resilience and determination while exemplifying the power of collective action.

In an area troubled by political instability and conflict, young women are using media to shed light in their struggles and push for change.

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.

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.

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.