During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, YW4A Initiative Lead Thabani Ncube shares stories from young women and women leaders from YW4A who are working to address digital and all forms of violence in their communities. Neema from Kisii County in Kenya did not start as an activist. […]
What does it take to be a hub of innovation, from local communities to the global stage? It takes more than just a single program or a workshop. It requires a fundamental power shift — a commitment to supporting young women to lead, not just in the future, but right […]
‘Advocacy’ is a word often used in our work, but why is it important, and what do we need to know to do it effectively? Mao and Nanako, young women leaders from the YWCA of Japan, share their thoughts, reflecting on their experiences at the 69th Commission on the Status […]
On 30th May, I had the privilege of co-moderating a unique and inspiring virtual gathering, one that spanned across continents, time zones, and realities. As part of a cross-program learning and Exchange Session, I joined hands with Vonclaire from Kenya to facilitate a powerful dialogue between young women in World […]
With deep sorrow and immense gratitude, we honour the life and legacy of Doris Salah, an extraordinary leader, mentor, and cherished member of the YWCA family. Doris passed away on 19th November 2024 in California, USA, leaving a legacy of service, hope, and love. A daughter of Jerusalem, Doris was […]
As a RiseUp! Young Woman Lead, I had the privilege of being invited as a guest speaker at the Malala Fund Girls Vision, Summit of the Future side event. I was deeply honoured to have the opportunity to share my invaluable experience as a co-facilitator during the Malala Fund Consultation, […]
The YWCA in Palestine together with the East Jerusalem YMCA established the Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI) in 2001, with the role of advocating for just peace through different advocacy campaigns and tools. Among other things, the program organizes annual visits to Palestine under “Journey for Justice” for YWCAs and YMCAs […]
Navigating CSW: Nanako’s Perspective and Takeaways It was six years ago that I first learned about the Commission on Status of Women (CSW) by the UN Women. Since then, I have longed to attend it in person and finally, I made it. My goals of joining the 68th CSW were […]
When young women are leading the way, everyone is heard, everyone is seen, and everyone is being themselves. The RiseUp! Leadership Initiative Asia-Pacific aims to ensure that “young women are confident leaders who create safe spaces and networks and inspire young women to build an inclusive society, empowered by intergenerational […]
The sixth Women Deliver Conference (WD2023) took place from 18-20th July 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. The objective was to enable inclusive and co-created spaces that foster solidarity for sustainable solutions on gender equality. As I reached the Kigali Convention Centre on 18th July 2023, I was full of energy and […]
