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Investing in women’s political leadership is an investment in stronger institutions, better governance and sustainable development outcomes. #SystemChange #ForAllWomenAndGirls #GenderEquality
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When citizens have opportunities to engage in legislative and policy processes, governance becomes more transparent, accountable and responsive to the needs of women and girls across the region. #SystemChange #WomenLead #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
Women cannot lead effectively if they are silenced through intimidation, harassment or violence. As part of the Training, participants examined how induction programmes can equip women leaders with strategies to navigate & challenge these barriers. #NoExcuse #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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This week's Regional Training of Trainers on Legislative Induction is strengthening the capacity of #GenderEquality advocates & trainers to support legislative inductions for effective lawmaking, oversight & representation, to advance gender-responsive institutions. #SystemChange
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Let women lead ; Women can lead
Today in Lusaka: The Accelerated Women’s Political Participation and Leadership Conference begins. Women’s political participation is a democratic right. Conversations on leadership, reform & action ahead of Zambia’s 2026 elections. Join online:events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #SDG5
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
How many women serve as Chief Justice across Africa's 54 nations? Five. 🇿🇦 Chief Justice Mandisa Maya 🇳🇬 Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun 🇰🇪 Chief Justice @CJMarthaKoome 🇷🇼 Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa 🇲🇺 Chief Justice Rehana Mungly-Gulbul On this International Day of Women Judges, we celebrate each one of them and call for many more women judges to rise to the highest seats of justice across the continent. @RwandaJudiciary @Kenyajudiciary @OCJ_RSA #InternationalDayOfWomenJudges #WomenJudges #Africa #AccessToJustice #EJSCenter
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
Partnerships that deliver for women power Africa forward! @UNWomen Deputy Executive Director @vanyaradzayi met with Hon. Justice Nthomeng Majara, Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho, to strengthen collaboration on advancing the rights of women and girls @MHouinato @mpoumoudoris
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As @UN_Women delegation to @_AfricanUnion #39AUSummit, we were honoured to give recognition to President of Ghana H.E @JDMahama as a #HeForShe with the special pin. The President is the Gender Champion for the African Union. This was during the High Level Breakfast Meeting that @AU_WGYD, Government of Ghana and @UN Women co-hosted. I was honoured to deliver the @UN_Women statement and bring greetings fromthe Executive Director, Dr Sima Bahous. @unwomenAU @unwomenafrica
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What a phenomenal conversation !
A continent that empowers its women leaders strengthens its institutions, deepens democracy, and accelerates development under #Agenda2063. Join the conversation and share your ideas on how we can strengthen and support the next generation of African women leaders.
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📍What does transformation leadership led by women look like in Africa today? Transformative governance personified! @unwomenAU has one of the most powerful fireside chats in our continent at the #AUSummit2026 today. Looking forward to the engagement! @vnyaradzayi
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“Your resilience and leadership on the frontlines of gender equality inspire us all. Let’s continue to soldier on, advancing the rights of women and girls across Africa" @vanyaradzayi with words of counsel for the UN Women work teams in Ethiopia
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❤️Moments that matter ❤️Voices that inspire ❤️Futures reimagined These are positive steps towards courageous leadership in complex times that involves inclusive governance for sustainable growth. #ForAllWomenandGirls #AUSummit2026
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On the margins of the 39th AU Summit, the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) will convene its Elders High-Level Meeting. This strategic platform will mobilize former Heads of State, senior African women leaders, AU institutions, the UN, and key partners to accelerate women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in leadership and decision-making across the continent 🗓 13 February 2026 🕠 17:30-19:30 EAT 📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This high-level dialogue will elevate continental priorities, reinforce the Peace & Security Pillar, and strengthen coordinated partnerships around the Women, Peace and Security agenda advancing Agenda 2063 and the SDGs through collective action. Please note that this is an in-person meeting and participation subject to confirmation. 🔗Kindly RSVP using the link below ⬇️ lnkd.in/gkx9W576 #AWLN #AUSummit39 #WomenInLeadership #WPS #Agenda2063 #AfricanWomenLeaders
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
🎯She’s not being dramatic. 🎯She’s being targeted. 🎯Harassment & deepfakes are violence—on screen and off. We must #ACTToEndViolence. Join us this evening at 8:00pm EAT for our X Space: chttp://unwo.men/ns2c50XtU4e #16Days #NoExcuse
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
The G20 under the South African Presidency has prioritized financial inclusion, ending GBV & Femicide, advancing the Care Agenda & Positive Masculinity. I was honoured to represent @UN_Women in congratulating South Africa & G20 members on driving forward these GEWE priorities.
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4 Sep 2025
Women make up 50% of the world, but only 26% of news. This is about more than news. It’s about #GenderEquality, democracy, and the right of every woman to have her voice heard. 👉 See the findings from a new global study: unwo.men/UxxE50WRgbC #Beijing30 #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
Nearly 75% of lawmakers worldwide are men & 103 countries have never had a woman head of state. At the current pace, equality in leadership is 130 years away. We are done waiting. ⏰It's time to break the glass ceiling and push for true gender equality in leadership!
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12 Jun 2025
Only 27 countries are led by women. At a time of pushback like no other, we need women’s full and meaningful participation to create an equal future for all. See the latest rankings in our new Map of #WomenInPolitics with @IPUparliament: unwo.men/RhKe50W8nri #Beijing30
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Honored to have provided technical support to the SADC Youth Parliament sessions and 1st sitting.
📌Official Opening of the 1st Sitting of the 3rd Southern Africa Youth Parliament & Parliamentary Plenary Assembly 📍Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦 Partners delivered Statements of Solidarity during the official opening of this landmark session, reaffirming their commitment to youth empowerment and regional collaboration🎤✊ #SouthernAfricaYouthParliament #SouthernAfricaYouth
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Maureen Sibanda Shonge retweeted
The 26th Annual General Conference of @theECFSADC countries kicked off today, focused on the theme "Digitalisation and Youth Engagement in Electoral Processes in the SADC Region." The annual conference is technically supported by @Int_IDEA @EUtoAU @_AfricanUnion
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