Girls call for greater voice in leadership and decision making
As Kenya heads to the 2027 General Election, participants emphasized the importance of peaceful political participation and creating space for young women to contribute to public decision-making. The post Girls call for greater voice in leadership and decision making appeared first on KBC Digital .
Over 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya convened in Nairobi for the 6th Annual Girls Assembly, advocating for increased opportunities for girls and young women to actively participate in leadership, decision-making, and development processes impacting their lives and communities. The theme, “Unleashing Authentic Feminine Leadership,” brought together girls, young women, female leaders, policymakers, development partners, and advocates for women's rights to exchange ideas, engage in dialogue, and build networks.
Key issues discussed included ending Violence Against Women and Girls, Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, girls' agency in decision-making, climate justice, WASH, women's economic justice and rights, and the importance of male allies. The Assembly emphasized the need for peaceful political participation, particularly as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, and the significance of young women's involvement in public decision-making.
Polycom Girls Founder and Executive Director Jane Anyango emphasized the organization's commitment to equipping girls with leadership skills and encouraging their meaningful participation in governance and political processes. The keynote speaker, H.E. Henk Jan Bakker, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kenya, encouraged young leaders to remain open to different perspectives and create space for differing views rather than surrounding themselves with people who only agree with them.
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