ICRW at Nairobi Summit: gender transformation in education
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Investing in education to invest in a better future
ICRW is hosting a side event at the Nairobi Summit (ICPD25) on November 13th. Speakers will delve into gender transformation in education, a focus area of the Cairo Programme Action and a through-line in ICRW research, advocacy and programs for over 15 years. This event will bring together stakeholders from Kenya and around the world to discuss how to guarantee gender equity in education – setting girls up for success in adult life and ensuring a better future for all young people.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 13th
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi,
Chiromo Road, 00800 Nairobi, Kenya
Speakers
Ambassador Ib Petersen, Special Envoy to ICPD25
Dr. Sarah Degnan Kambou, President and CEO, ICRW
Stephen Jalenga, Head of Youth and Gender Mainstreaming, Ministry of Education (Kenya)
Dr. Prerna Kumar, Senior Technical Specialist, ICRW Asia
Winfridah Nyakwara, Integrated Sustainability Manager, Unilever
Kathryn Touré, Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, IDRC
Dr. Cleopatra Mugyenyi, Director, ICRW Africa
Dr. Ademola Olajide, Country Representative, UNFPA Kenya
With special guest
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, ICRW Leadership Council
NOTE: Seating is limited, and this invitation is non-transferable.
We look forward to seeing you on November 13th!
Photo credit: Jonathan Torgovnik, imagesofempowerment.org, Kenya.