Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives and was the first black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history. Stacey has launched multiple nonprofit organizations devoted to democracy protection, voting rights, and effective public policy. She has also co-founded successful companies, including a financial services firm, an energy and infrastructure consulting firm, and the media company Sage Works Productions, Inc.
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10:30 am EEST | 12:00 pm EEST |
Promoting Gender Intentional Local Governance: Participatory Assessment and Action Planning
Concurrent Room MH 3-2 |
Local governments are closest to the people and directly impact daily lives. Yet women comprise just 5% of mayors and 34% of elected local councilors worldwide. This Read More SpeakersSandra PeperaSenior Associate and Director for Gender, Women and Democracy National Democratic Institute (NDI) Stacey AbramsPolitical leader and New York Times bestselling author National Democratic Institute (NDI) |
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02:30 pm EEST | 04:00 pm EEST |
Embracing Feminist Political Leadership in Advancing Democracy
Concurrent Room AD 10-1 |
Women advancing feminist agendas within and outside formal political spaces are on the frontline of the coordinated attacks on women’s rights and the politics that shape Read More SpeakersH.E. Ellen Johnson SirleafFounder Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) Delphine OAmbassador and Secretary General for the Generation Equality Forum French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Stacey AbramsPolitical leader and New York Times bestselling author National Democratic Institute (NDI) |
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10:00 am EEST | 11:30 am EEST |
Growing Feminist Movements: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Connections
Plenary KCC Auditorium |
Strong movements are key to the progress and sustainability of gender equality across the world. But how do we build inclusive movements and Read More SpeakersSr. Rosemary NyirumbeDirector St. Monica’s Girls’ Tailoring Center/BMGF & Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Stacey AbramsPolitical leader and New York Times bestselling author National Democratic Institute (NDI) H.R.H. Mabel van OranjeFounder and Global Champion Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage |
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Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda