KEWOPA hosted the third Male Allies Engagement Forum under the theme \u201cFrom Awareness to Action: Leading Change as Male Allies.\u201d The meeting brought together legislators and partners to reflect on progress, share lessons, and strengthen commitment to gender equity.
\nMercy Mwangi, KEWOPA E.D,stressed the need to move beyond rhetoric. \u201cWe are taking stock of our journey so far. Beyond campaigns, we must ensure that women\u2019s agendas are incorporated into manifestos and governance structures. For us, this is about meaningful change, not tokenism,\u201d she said.
\nParticipants reviewed strides made since the first engagement and highlighted the impact of collaboration. They shared lessons in advancing women\u2019s leadership and the challenges of sustaining gender-responsive practices in parliamentary work. Data-driven advocacy and gender-responsive budgeting were identified as essential tools for lasting impact.
\nCalls were made for fair resource allocation to women leaders. Current funding for women parliamentarians was described as inadequate compared to responsibilities. Stronger investments in Women\u2019s Economic Empowerment and equitable distribution of resources were urged.
\nCapacity building was underscored as vital. Training women legislators and male allies on budget oversight and gender-responsive policy processes was identified as a pathway to amplify women\u2019s voices in governance. Sustained training was recommended to demystify gender concepts and institutionalize allyship in parliamentary structures.
\nThe forum highlighted the urgency of ending Female Genital Mutilation. Discussions noted the damaging impact of FGM on girls\u2019 education, health, and dignity. Participants stressed the role of men in advocacy and community training to change harmful norms and protect future generations.
\nThe session closed with a commitment to advance women\u2019s economic empowerment, care policies, and leadership opportunities. Participants pledged to scale up advocacy, engage communities, and strengthen collaborations that reduce gender inequities and promote inclusive development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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