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💫 Monday, June 3, 2024 GIZ–EAC team held discussions with the East African Business Council (EABC) to collaboratively enhance the engagement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Regional Economic Integration in a bid to strengthen legislative and policy frameworks, widening the space for CSOs inclusion. The implementation will be supported with structured dialogues and capacity development for CSOs. Key highlights from the discussions included: ▪️Organizing the Secretary General-CSOs Forum. ▪️Developing a Regional Strategy for Women in Business to support women entrepreneurs and promote their participation in regional trade. ▪️Identifying Women-led Regional Value Chains for more support. ▪️Ensuring supportive conditions for CSO engagement. ▪️Dissecting the AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade ▪️Policy Development for Women and Youth. ▪️Digital skills transformation to include women and youth in the digital economy.

Women face increased scrutiny, bias, stereotypes and stigma in the workplace, which often limit their opportunities, potential and well-being. Take a step towards progress by joining the 50 — 30 Challenge. The #50_30Challenge is a government initiative that aims to achieve gender parity and significant representation of other equity-deserving groups on boards or in senior leadership roles. If you're interested in participating and improving diversity and inclusion on their Canadian board of directors and/or senior management teams, check out the tools and resources available in our toolkit. You'll find practical guidance, best practices and inspiring stories from other participants. ➡️ https://bit.ly/5030_tools #defi50_30 #InspireInclusion Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Major Groups and other Stakeholders Join LinkedIn to Amplify Civil Society Voices This is a step toward enhancing collaboration and amplifying the voices of civil society in global decision-making processes. As a vital platform for engaging with the United Nations, MGoS brings together diverse stakeholders, including students, NGOs, women’s groups, youth organizations, workers, and trade unions, to contribute to the implementation and review of sustainable development goals. By joining LinkedIn, MGoS aims to: ✅ Foster engagement with a broader audience. ✅ Share updates on critical UN processes and events. ✅ Highlight opportunities for participation and advocacy. ✅ Build a stronger network of changemakers. 💡 Follow the MGoS LinkedIn page to stay informed, connect with like-minded advocates, and be part of the global movement for a sustainable and inclusive future. Together, we can amplify our collective impact! New post: https://lnkd.in/dJevnhga

📘 In partnership with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, we conducted 25 in-depth interviews with First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders from a wide range of industries across Canada. The findings? Indigenous women face both gendered and racial systems of disadvantage that can be perpetuated by workplace bias. ✅ The 50 – 30 Challenge encourages organizations to advance gender parity (50% women and/or non-binary people), increase diversity (30% other equity-deserving groups) on boards and/or senior leadership roles, and build an inclusive workplace culture. 📢 You and your organization can take a proactive step today to advance gender parity and increase diversity at your workplace. Visit https://bit.ly/5030_tools to join over 2,500 organizations that have signed up for the 50 – 30 Challenge. #NIHM2024 #NIHM #defi50_30 #DiversityMatters Innovation, Science and Economic Development / Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique

An update on recent activity and achievements of Indigenous Peoples on a global scale from Ghazali Ohorella - One of our Pacific representatives. As Ghazali says - these advances are the result of years of advocacy and commitment to progress the rights of the worlds Indigenous Peoples… I also acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have actively engaged at this level - often without support from our government. While some will argue that we need to focus on “tangible” opportunities for change - and many of our people are focused and working on getting through the day to day at the community level, I acknowledge and argue that this work is as important because it creates the conditions necessary to recognise First Nations place in, and contribution to the global community - but also provides the legal and moral frameworks for the realisation of our human rights…the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the representation of those rights. It’s so good to be able to celebrate these wins for Indigenous Peoples ✊🏽🇺🇳

#DYK Did you know companies with gender diversity are 15% more likely to have higher financial returns? By joining the 50 — 30 Challenge, you will be part of a national movement towards a more inclusive future while enjoying higher returns. The #50_30Challenge encourages organizations to advance gender parity (50% women and/or non-binary people) and increase diversity (30% other equity-deserving groups) on boards and/or in senior leadership roles. As quickly as today, you can advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (#EDI) within your organization. Start by visiting: 🔗 https://bit.ly/5030_tools

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! For this special episode of our video series on SDGs and LGBTI people, I talk about empowering LGBTI youth to lead and participate in digital pathways for sustainable development! 🌈

❓Do you feel like you don't know where to start in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (#EDI) in your organization? Start by signing up for the 50 – 30 Challenge! The Challenge aims to advance gender parity (50% women and/or non-binary people) and increase diversity (30% other equity-deserving groups) on boards and/or in senior leadership roles. 💼 Once you join the #50_30Challenge, you'll be provided with useful tools like the Diversity Assessment Tool and the What Works Toolkit. These tools provide step-by-step guidance that makes it easy to get started rolling out #EDI initiatives in your organization. ✅Sign up and get started today! https://bit.ly/5030_tools #defi50_30 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

AT THE 2024 WORLD YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM, BEIJING, CHINA, 12 - 17 AUG. 2024 As we prepare to engage on the Summit of the Future, young people must seek to achieve greater relevance in the on-going transformation of global governance in today’s multipolar world. To achieve this, they must among other things, increase their presence and engagement in advocacy and activism, ensure that their perspectives and innovative ideas are included in global governance by engaging more resolutely in policy and decision making processes that affect their lives, strongly promote multilateralism, increase their entrepreneurship and innovation, invest heavily and strategically in education and skills development and work to build inclusive and equitable communities by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their local and global initiatives.

#inspireinclusion I have been going back and forth on this theme observing what is being done to celebrate this day of 'International Woman's day'. I was wondering how 'inspire' will make a difference without addressing the interdependencies and to my relief, realized the UN Theme for IWD 2024 is #investinwomen : accelerate progress Here is the official website - https://lnkd.in/g5R-NNRw #inspireinclusion is a theme given by a marketing org. 'Investing and enabling Inclusion' is wanted and asked for, in myriad ways by different strata of society.   A school going kid both in rural and urban schools, would ask for the appreciation, kindness & love from the teachers. This small but powerful gesture would build little humans to be assertive adults. Recently a friends child (7 yrs) mentioned there is only 1 kind teacher and wished there were more. Catch them young.....invest with love, encouragement #investinwomen A new graduate from a rural background without access to ‘www’ seeks guidance on what does it take to crack an interview and know the nuances of getting into a corporate world. (There are organizations like 'Aspire for her' making an effort to enable such women through mentoring) #investinwomen  A new bride wishes to be treated with respect and dignity and not a substitute for a maid and a cook / a machine producing male heirs. I recently came across a news article where the bride was given an instruction checklist on ‘how to conceive a male child’ by her father-in-law. When will we remember and acknowledge our ‘mothers’. #investinwoment (Beti bachao, beti padao)   These are only a few examples from the urban and rural setups. We are still grappling with basics when it comes to providing safe spaces and acknowledging 'you matter' and providing a hand to nudge support & rise. We have umpteen everyday opportunities to make a difference and #Investinwomen’, to find 'her' voice, to enable and empower at the grassroots level. I start at home and my community...one step at a time. Where would you start.