Melissa Kubvoruno

📸 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. One family. One vision. Gender-responsive water and sanitation for Africa. #YouthforWASH #GenderEquality

At the opening of the 15th GIMAC Young Women’s Advocacy Meeting, Dr. @HelenKezie reminded us why we are here: to move from policy to action and ensure young women are recognised as leaders shaping Africa’s water and sanitation future. #YouthforWASH

The 15th GIMAC Young Women’s Advocacy Training is underway in Addis Ababa. It’s bringing together young women leaders from across Africa to strengthen advocacy for gender-responsive water & sanitation governance, recognizing water access as a matter of justice, safety, & peace.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝟏𝟓𝐆𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. 💬 GIMAC Youth leaders come together to build trust, share experiences, and create the foundation for rich, inclusive, and impactful dialogue throughout the meeting. #YouthforWASH

The 2025 African Integration Report is out! Launched at the margins of the 8th STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning & Integration, the report highlights Africa’s progress and challenges on the road to integration: 1. 60 years of milestones since the OAU vision 2. Growth in e-commerce – projected at USD 180B by 2025 3. Rising debt burdens and fiscal pressures 4. Emerging opportunities through digitalisation & AfCFTA Developed within the framework of the African Regional Integration Index (ARII), this publication offers decision-makers and partners critical insights to accelerate Agenda 2063 and deepen continental integration. Read and download here au.int/en/documents/2…

This afternoon, the Chairperson of the AU Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received a high-level delegation of #women civil society leaders at the AU HQ. The delegation comprised representatives of the Pan African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the #Gender is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC), the Rapporteur of the AU STC on Gender Equality, & other distinguished delegates. The delegation acknowledged Mr. Youssouf's steadfast advocacy for women’s inclusion & leadership within AU processes & across the continent. The Chairperson reaffirmed that the full, equal, & meaningful participation of women in political, social, & economic spheres is not only a matter of rights, but also a cornerstone for peace, prosperity, & the realization of Africa’s shared vision under #Agenda2063. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

@FASNGO @GimacYouth @elisah_mbiza @RehemaMalole @mkubvoruno @ViktorWaAfrika @MwemweFabiano @wildafTogo #egumenidialogue

#EgumeniDialogue @unwomenAU @_AfricanUnion

From unpaid care work to silenced voices, the Egumeni Dialogue exposes how normalized violence and cultural repression shape women’s lives. It’s time to unlearn, reframe, and rebuild. #GenderJustice #EgumeniDialogue #EndGBV @AU_WGYD @WorldBankAfrica @GIZAfricanUnion

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about impact. Today at Maranatha High, student leaders explored how to lift others while growing themselves. Real voices, real power. #LeadListenLift #YouthEmpowerment #SheLeadsPooledFund

We’re in Banda, Nakawa Division today engaging the community in powerful conversations on positive masculinity and gender equality. Together with local leaders, we’re building safer, more compassionate spaces for all. #CommunityEngagement #PositiveMasculinity #BandaUganda #RealMen #SheLeadsPooledGrant @PlanAULiaison @PlanUganda @GimacNetwork @GimacYouth

A big shout to universe, to all, for extra ordinary support for this inaugural Girls&Goals #GirlsSoccer Tournament. Continue giving, supporting and solidary, through gofund.me/becbe815 Girls, community and private sector #KickOutChildMarriage @FemnetProg @WOSSOGL @Mills4Humanity @awdf01 @FariraiG @Ahenafula

@smanganyi1 @ZimWomenSoccerL @HerentalsQueens While Girls and Goals; @RozariaConnects are building capacity for #girlssoccer from the local communities. Investing in the future today. Girls are in the game

You can't beat this line up! We can't wait for the knowledge and inspiration 🙌🏿 Keynote address: @mkubvoruno Panel: @oyekanms, @ms_petite_j, @MOulhiad and more! 🔜See you in Thematic Room 3 at 11am #NGOForum #Banjul

Listen to the powerful opening remarks by Hon. Lesego Chombo, Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Botswana #youngwomanleader #AUCEVAWG

#MelissaRuvimboKubvoruno, Chairperson of #GIMAC Young Women Network, speaks at the @UN CSW69 Side Event on 'Fostering Critical Pathways for Reparations, Gender Justice & Peace for African Women & Girls: A Post-2025 Agenda.' #CSW69 #41GIMAC #13GIMACYouth

What a time to be young! As we celebrate the adoption of the @_AfricanUnion Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, leaders like Botswana’s Minister of Youth&Gender, Lesego Chombo, inspire hope. With youth at the forefront, Agenda 2063 is within reach!

Men have a role to play as allies in the first to end child marriage @HarrietHarman at the sidelines of CSW69, at the event titled Bridging the Gap: From Beijing to 2030- End Child Marriage in all forms. @UNICEF @GirlsNotBrides @CIFFchild @GirlsFirstFund @ZontaIntl

Happening now is the Advancing gender transformative economies in SADC and Africa @gatesfoundation @GimacNetwork @DWYPD_ZA

Congratulates H.E Mahamoud Ali Youssouf -Djibouti on his election as the incoming African Union Chairperson. May his term bring progress, unity & sustainability, advancing #Agenda2063, as we build #TheAfricaWeWant