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Call for Submissions: IGAD WPS Evidence Hub

November 9, 2025
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Gender Affairs Programme with support from the Government of Japan invites submissions for the…
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IGAD Concludes Training on Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Tracking for Programme and Procurement Staff

September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully concluded a three-day Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and…
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IGAD Concludes Regional Workshop on Enhancing the Role of Women in Peace Processes

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a three-day regional workshop on “Enhancing the Role of…
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Gender Analysis Report on the Dynamics of Forced Displacement in the IGAD Region

July 8, 2025
The IGAD region comprising hosts some of the largest refugee and internally displaced populations globally, with over 5 million refugees…
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IGAD Champions Women’s Land Rights at Uganda’s 2nd Parliamentary Symposium on Land Governance

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): IGAD, in partnership with the Uganda Parliamentary Land Management Forum, today joined key stakeholders in…
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IGAD Engages Uganda Women Parliamentarians to Champion Land Rights and Climate Resilience

June 27, 2025
June 26, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, convened a high-level national…
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IGAD Convenes National Dialogue on Women Parliamentarians in Uganda

June 25, 2025
June 24, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, is convening a National…
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IGAD Strengthens Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality Through Senior Management Training

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025, (Diani, Kenya) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Affairs Department, has convened a…
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IGAD Concludes Review and Validation Workshop for Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools

May 26, 2025
May 20–22, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, concluded a three-day workshop aimed…
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IGAD Launches a Review and Validation Workshop for the Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools for IGAD Pillars / Programme Areas

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, has launched a three-day Review and Validation…
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Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives

May 14, 2025
Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan…
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IGAD and Japan Partner to Empower Women and Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: On International Women’s Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of…
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Accelerate Action: Advancing Gender Equality in the IGAD Region

March 7, 2025
8 March 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): International Women’s Day is a global platform to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate…
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Migrant and Refugee Women Catalysing Social Development within the IGAD Region

February 24, 2025
Women refugees and migrants in the IGAD region play a crucial role in social development. They create opportunities and contribute…
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Women at the Forefront of Journalism: The Crucial Role of Women in Journalism

February 14, 2025
Women journalists play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices. In the IGAD region—which…
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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

February 2, 2025
Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…
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Workshop on strengthening the WPS (Women Peace and Security)- Agenda in IGAD’s Peace and Security work

December 18, 2024
December 10-12, 2024 (DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania): The Peace and Security Division and IGAD Gender Unit in collaboration with Folke Bernadotte…
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IGAD Promotes the Regional Action Plan and Gender strategy to the IGAD Women Peace and Security Forum board members

December 4, 2024
December 3-4, 2024 (Mombassa, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division, in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Unit, kicks off the…
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Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

November 21, 2024
November 18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional…
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IGAD Concludes Training to Operationalise Gender Mainstreaming Tools

September 6, 2024
Machakos, Kenya, September 5, 2024: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully wrapped up a crucial training session aimed…
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IGAD celebrated International Women’s Day in Djibouti

March 10, 2024
March 8, 2024 (DJIBOUTI-VILLE, Djibouti): The intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) colorfully celebrated International Women’s Day, in a special event…
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IGAD Conducts a Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for IGAD Member States’ Legislative Bodies

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division’s Political Affairs Program successfully concluded a three-day workshop on Gender…
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Advocating for Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions Amidst Women’s Rights Challenges

December 10, 2023
IGAD joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Human Rights Day, marking the conclusion of the 16 Days…
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IGAD organises a Ministerial Meeting for the Adoption of the IGAD Regional Gender Strategy and IGAD Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

December 5, 2023
November 29, 2023 (MOMBASA, Kenya): IGAD Member States Ministers responsible for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE), together with representatives…
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Gender and Power Analysis and Stakeholder Meetings Held in Kotido and Kampala, Uganda

October 6, 2023
October 06, 2023 (Kotido - Kampala, Uganda): IGAD organised a stakeholder meeting for actors implementing Gender and Climate change actions…
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IGAD conducts a Workshop on Women Peace and Security (WPS) Trends in the Region

September 21, 2023
September 16, 2023 (ADAMA , Ethiopia): The IGAD Peace and Security Division conducted a workshop on Women's Peace and Security…
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IGAD Launches Institutional Capacity Building Programme for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE).

September 21, 2023
September 6, 2023 (NAIROBI, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)   Gender Department officially inaugurates its Institutional Capacity Building for…