
African Women Rights Advocates
@awra_org
AWRA is a pan-African organization committed to creating sustainable change for women and girls in the continent and the diaspora. #ReclaimTheNarrative
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As we gear up for #InternationalYouthDay, hear from an inspiring youth leader, Honorable Speaker 🇬🇲 Speaker of the National Youth Parliament-The Gambia ✅Youth Leadership for Safe & Inclusive Digital Spaces. #YouthLead



“Change isn't just an option—it's a necessity." Naimah Hassan , co-founder of AWRA, speaks on the importance of intergenerational dialogue, inclusivity, and collaboration in ending FGM and gender-based violence across Africa. #EndFGM #IYD2024 #YouthVoices





Attacks on schools & hospitals during conflict are one of six grave violations identified and condemned by the United NationsSecurity Council. Schools, teachers, children, hospitals: #NotATarget @un @unrwa @ungeneva @gcpeatweets UNRWA USA Norad @unrwa_eu Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @unocha #Ceasefire_Now


Four years later it’s #UniHereWeCome. ‘Where there’s a will there will always be a way’ Go concur my girls I_Rep Foundation is so proudly associated as we break the cycle of #FGM together .Ruto James African Women Rights Advocates The Five Foundation Wallace Global Fund




#FGM does not only affects a woman’s health and wellbeing but also robs young girls of their innocence and rights to #Childhood as shared on this excerpt! I_Rep Foundation Wallace Global Fund Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) The Five Foundation


What do women truly want? Respect, Equality, Safety, Healthcare, and a Voice in Decisions that shape their lives. These are not just desires—they are fundamental rights. African Women Rights Advocates , we're committed to amplifying these voices and turning these wants into realities. #whatwomenwant


Nobody should lie to you that communities are not willing to change because they are and I can confidently confirm. With the right approach and support, #EndingFGM is possible. UNFPA Kenya Anti-FGM Board Kenya African Women Rights Advocates Wallace Global Fund The Five Foundation




“Rebecca Cheptegei’s tragic death is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address gender-based violence. Together, we must honor her legacy by advocating for stronger protections for women everywhere.” chesang domtila, HSC #EndGBV #JusticeForRebecca
