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Girls call for greater voice in leadership and decision making

Over 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya gathered in Nairobi for the 6th Annual Girls Assembly, calling for greater opportunities for girls and young women to participate meaningfully in leadership, decision-making and development processes that affect their lives and communities. Under the theme “Unleashing Authentic Feminine Leadership,” Polycom Girls hosted an Assembly that united girls, young women, female leaders, policymakers, development partners, and advocates for women’s rights. This gathering served as a platform for exchanging ideas, engaging in dialogue, learning, and building networks. The Assembly explored issues including ending Violence Against Women and Girls(EVAWG), Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), girls’ agency and participation in decision-making, climate justice, WASH, women’s economic justice and rights, Women, Peace and Security, male ally ship and partnerships. As Kenya heads to the 2027 General Election, participants emphasized the importance of peaceful political participation and creating space for young women to contribute to public decision-making. Polycom Girls Founder and Executive Director Jane Anyango said the organisation is committed to equipping girls with leadership skills and encouraging them to participate meaningfully in governance and political processes. “Young people cannot be discussed in their...

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Statement on missing ICIJ journalist Micah Reddy - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

Statement on missing ICIJ journalist Micah Reddy International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJSouth African journalist Micah Reddy, local fixer Kooki Mahmoud reported missing in Djibouti eastleighvoice.co.keMicah Reddy’s family waiting answers on his whereabouts in Djibouti SABC NewsJournalist Mica Reddy and his assistant disappear in Djibouti — Daily Maverick UA.NEWSSA journalist missing abroad eNCA

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