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Parliament to host regional forum on gender, inclusivity

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Parliament to host regional forum on gender, inclusivity

The Parliament of Kenya, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission and the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project, is set to host a two-day Regional Forum on gender, inclusivity, and gender-responsive lawmaking. Scheduled for September 23rd-24th, 2026, the forum will convene Members of Parliament, international delegates, senior administrators, Human Resource Directors, and Civil Society representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and Togo.

The event, themed "Sharing Achievements and Advancing Forward-Looking Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Parliaments," aims to enhance legislative oversight, citizen engagement, and the development of policies, tools, and manuals. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, share best practices, and explore innovative tools, digitalization, institutional reforms, and evidence-based frameworks to strengthen parliamentary governance, promote inclusivity, and ensure gender responsiveness.

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