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Girls call for greater voice in leadership and decision making

Girls call for greater voice in leadership and decision making

Over 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya gathered in Nairobi for the 6th Annual Girls Assembly, calling for greater opportunities for girls and young women to participate meaningfully in leadership, decision-making and development processes that affect their li..

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Over 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya convened in Nairobi for the 6th Annual Girls Assembly, advocating for increased participation in leadership and decision-making processes that impact their lives.

  • The Assembly, hosted by Polycom Girls under the theme "Unleashing Authentic Feminine Leadership," addressed critical issues including ending violence against women and girls, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and climate justice.
  • Key participants included H.E. Henk Jan Bakker, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kenya, who encouraged openness to diverse perspectives, and Florence Syevuo, Executive Director of the SDGs Kenya Forum, who stressed the importance of including girls' realities in development conversations.
  • Emphasis was placed on the need for young women to have meaningful opportunities to shape their future, particularly in light of Kenya's upcoming 2027 General Election, promoting peaceful political engagement and locally led development.

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