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

Today, we honor the power of young minds in driving sustainable development through digital innovation. From transforming ideas into action to building pathways for a better world, youth are proving every click can lead to lasting progress. #InternationalYouthDay2024 #IYD2024

Today is #InternationalYouthDay and as an organization that embraces youth leadership in innovation for sustainable development, YANK joins the rest of the world and celebrate youth. The idea of ‘from clicks to progress’ hence resonates with our mandate of stamping out FGM.

“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

Empowerment starts with a click but leads to lasting change, says Samsanoor, a young person from Somaliland. AWRA is committed to engaging young people and providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to drive meaningful progress in their communities.

Exciting times ahead! Our recent grants inception workshop welcomed 14 new grantee partners from Isiolo, Garissa, and Narok. With 40 partners in Kenya and 78 across our focus countries 🇰🇪 🇸🇳🇷🇼 &🇪🇹 we're continuously strengthening our Africa-Led movement to #EndFGM

We stand together, powerful, and unstoppable. From every corner of Africa and the world, we are reclaiming our rights and shaping a future where every woman can thrive. Together, we are building a world where equality is not just a dream, but a reality When she rises, we all rise

Every day is a new chance to recognize your strength, embrace your capabilities, and seize the opportunities that come your way. Together, we lift each other up, creating a world where every woman can thrive. Take this affirmation into your day and remember y You Are Unstoppable

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

This week, we cheer our #UnsungHeroes &champions of good practice. Despite many hurdles,our admin team stays committed to defending human rights notably when it involves challenging social norms Your leadership&selflessness are the backbone of our mission. You're the real heroes!

You are worthy of respect, love, and equality. Embrace your unique strength and let it guide you in uplifting yourself and those around you. Let this be your reminder: You have the power to make a difference, one step at a time. #DailyAffirmation #BreakTheBias

#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

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to injuries after a horrific act of domestic violence. As we mourn this incredible athlete, we call for justice and renewed urgency in the fight against gender-based violence. No woman should lose her life in such a way. #JusticeForRebecca

This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need to end gender-based violence that continues to threaten women across Africa and globally. bbc.com/news/articles/… #Endgbv #JusticeForRebecca

“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