Nakhungu Magero

Global Head of Humanitarian Gender Equality

Save the Children International

Nakhungu Magero is a feminist and an ardent advocate for gender equality, girls’ and women’s rights. She has championed this through implementing various multi-country programmes in Africa and sector technical leadership in food security, climate justice, sexual & reproductive health, gender-based violence, women’s leadership, democracy and governance, women’s & girls’ economic empowerment. Nakhungu’s previous experience includes leadership of gender equality and women’s rights programs at Action Aid International, Oxfam Pan Africa, and Planned Parenthood Global.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

20 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
12:30 pm EEST	02:00 pm EEST	Who's Got the Power: Decolonizing How and What We Know Side Event Kigali Convention Center - Room AD 12-2	In conversation with feminist organizations and girl leaders, we will examine the intersections of colonialism and patriarchy, and center feminist perspectives in Read More In conversation with feminist organizations and girl leaders, we will examine the intersections of colonialism and patriarchy, and center feminist perspectives in decolonizing how and what we know. We will explore how research and knowledge generation can become sites of accompaniment, co-liberation, and transformation. We will share strategies for shifting power and promoting gender equality, social justice and equitable partnerships. Event attendees will contribute their own experiences, questions, knowledge and vision via a virtual platform. Organized by Save the Children Read Less Speakers Rahinatu Adamu Hussaini Global Senior Advisor, Child, Early, Forced Marriage Prevention & Response Save the Children International Flavia Mutamutega Executive Director Ni Nyampinga Lucky Kobugabe Communications and Advocacy Consultant Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM) Yeva Avakyan Sr Managing Director, Gender Equality & Social Justice Save the Children USA Nakhungu Magero Global Head of Humanitarian Gender Equality Save the Children International Catherine Nyambura Director of Programs ATHENA Network Angelika Arutyunova Independent International Feminist Consultant -