Mobilizing Feminist Power for Democracy in Africa

29 March 2023  09:00 - 13:00

Virtual Event | Organised by Open Society Foundation | Held in (CAT) Latitude Hotel: The Other Side, Lusaka, Zambia in
Contact details: Renee@ofsa.org.za
Advancing respect for human rights

Presenters

Session 1: Harnessing the Power of Feminist for Democracy
-Adv. Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwe
-Ms. Mufuliat Fijabi, Nigeria Women’s Trust
-Juliet Chibuta, Zambia National Women’s Lobby
Moderated by Rosebell Kagumire, Journalist, Curator, and Editor of African Feminism
Opening Remarks by Chilufya Chileshe, Board Chair, Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa
Session 2: Reproductive Justice in Growing Authoritarian Contexts
-Banchiamlack Dessalgn, Executive Director, MSI Reproductive Choices Africa
-Hon. Dr. Ruth Labode, Member of Parliament, Zimbabwe
-Hon. Esther Passaris, Member of Parliament, Kenya
-Olabukunola Williams, Akina Mama wa Afrika
Moderated by Lucinda van den Heever, Women’s Rights Program Officer, Open Society-Africa