Kanga Rasi

Africa Campaign Manager
Brave Movement_x000D_

Kanga is a dedicated social justice advocate with a career focused on promoting a fair and inclusive world. She has collaborated with various organizations on issues like health, education, gender equality, climate change, and governance. Over 9 years, she has worked extensively on topics including harmful practices, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and women in leadership. Kanga’s experience in advocacy, community outreach, program management, and policy reforms has been vital in advancing women’s rights. She holds a Bachelor of Laws, is pursuing a Masters in Public Policy, and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Event Schedule

DAY 1
18 July 2023
Start Time End Time Session Description Action
04:30 pm EEST 06:00 pm EEST Safe to Learn: survivor and youth advocacy for safe schools
Concurrent
Room AD 10-2

The session will consist of introductions by each presenter describing the ethos and approach of their advocacy and programmatic work to prevent and respond to Read More

Speakers
Asimawu Tahiru

Youth Leader

GPE

Kanga Rasi

Africa Campaign Manager

Brave Movement_x000D_

Ashlee Burnett

Learning Research and Creative Lead

Transform Education hosted by UNGEI_x000D_

Anisie Byukusenge

Program Assistant

Purposeful

Speakers

Magdalene Dorto

Not applicable Not applicable

Deborah Nyirenda

Not applicable Not applicable

Yashmin Fernandes

Director Women's Digital Financial Inclusion Hub, Women's World Banking

Stella Anyangwe

End Polo Now Coordinator Rotary International

Blandine Umuziranenge

Founder and CEO Kosmotivr

Taryn Russell

Deputy Executive Director Results Canada

Djeinaba Kane

Advocacy & Partnership Lead AfricaNenda

Rafiat Akinokun

Youth Advorate and cub's health nurse

Melania Chiponda

Gender and Climate Advisor The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)

Aries Setiadi

Managing Director Fintech Association Indonesia

Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Director General Rwanda Biomedical Center

Hanna Lemma

Co-founder & Contributor Addis Powerhouse

Kathryn Toure

Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office IDRC

Dr. Lisa Avery

Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba; Director Africa Initiatives

Carmen Correa

CEO Pro Mujer

Tawakkol Karman

Nobel Peace Price Laureate Tawakkol Karman Foundation

Anis Farid

Research Project Manager Women's Aid Organisation

Patricia Elias

Every Woman International Lawyer; Chief, Global Diplomatic Campaign

Lipi Rahman

Executive Director, Badabon Sangho Every Woman Indrani Fellow

Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda