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Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:21

National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The persistent underrepresentation of women in The Gambia’s political sphere undermines democratic inclusivity and sustainable development. Women’s perspectives are critical for addressing issues like education, healthcare, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect them. This two-day national conference will focus on women’s political participation, providing a timely platform to:

Assess progress and gaps since the 2016 democratic transition.
Consolidate stakeholder efforts to address systemic barriers.
Develop a unified strategy, including policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives.
Inspire a new generation of women leaders to engage in politics.

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:21

National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The persistent underrepresentation of women in The Gambia’s political sphere undermines democratic inclusivity and sustainable development. Women’s perspectives are critical for addressing issues like education, healthcare, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect them. This two-day national conference will focus on women’s political participation, providing a timely platform to:

Assess progress and gaps since the 2016 democratic transition.
Consolidate stakeholder efforts to address systemic barriers.
Develop a unified strategy, including policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives.
Inspire a new generation of women leaders to engage in politics.

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:21

National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The persistent underrepresentation of women in The Gambia’s political sphere undermines democratic inclusivity and sustainable development. Women’s perspectives are critical for addressing issues like education, healthcare, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect them. This two-day national conference will focus on women’s political participation, providing a timely platform to:

Assess progress and gaps since the 2016 democratic transition.
Consolidate stakeholder efforts to address systemic barriers.
Develop a unified strategy, including policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives.
Inspire a new generation of women leaders to engage in politics.

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:21

National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The persistent underrepresentation of women in The Gambia’s political sphere undermines democratic inclusivity and sustainable development. Women’s perspectives are critical for addressing issues like education, healthcare, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect them. This two-day national conference will focus on women’s political participation, providing a timely platform to:

Assess progress and gaps since the 2016 democratic transition.
Consolidate stakeholder efforts to address systemic barriers.
Develop a unified strategy, including policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives.
Inspire a new generation of women leaders to engage in politics.

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 04:21

National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with its Boundary Partners and with support from the European Union through the CODE Project, is pleased to announce a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia. The event will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre from December 15–16, 2025, under the theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Power: Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Representation in The Gambia.

The persistent underrepresentation of women in The Gambia’s political sphere undermines democratic inclusivity and sustainable development. Women’s perspectives are critical for addressing issues like education, healthcare, and gender-based violence, which disproportionately affect them. This two-day national conference will focus on women’s political participation, providing a timely platform to:

Assess progress and gaps since the 2016 democratic transition.
Consolidate stakeholder efforts to address systemic barriers.
Develop a unified strategy, including policy recommendations and capacity-building initiatives.
Inspire a new generation of women leaders to engage in politics.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:10

Central Africa dialogue on gender social norms transformation

International IDEA convened the Central Africa Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making. The Dialogue was convened within the framework of the European Union (EU)-funded Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Women’s Leadership Initiative, implemented in partnership with UN Women, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), under the overall coordination and leadership of UN Women. The Dialogue was held in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and focused on nine countries in the Central Africa region: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Representatives from the WYDE Women’s Leadership Initiative partners included John Villiers, Programme Officer at the European Union Delegation to the African Union, Michael Steffens, the EU Delegation in Ethiopia, Schadrack Dusabe, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Ethiopia, Desset Abebe, Program Specialist on Leadership and Governance, UN Women in Ethiopia and Jainaba Faye, International IDEA Programme Manger in The Gambia.