NEWA held a fruitful partnership session ​

As part of the She Leads project, NEWA held a fruitful partnership session titled “Partnership Workshop with Adult-Led CSOs to Engage GYW in the Advocacy Actions” on December 17, 2024, at the Pyramid Hotel, Bishoftu. 

The workshop aimed to foster collaboration between adult-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Girls and Young Women (GYW) groups to create a unified advocacy platform. Also, the session focused on building strong connections and collaborations between adult-led CSOs and sharing experiences in leadership roles. Developing a collective advocacy effort, establishing meaningful participatory spaces for GYWs, and offering capacity building to women- and youth-led CSOs operating at the grassroots level were among the main topics of the discussion. 

It also provided a platform for participants from adult-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and She Leads consortiums to share their experiences, highlighting consortium achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. It was an inspiring and enriching learning floor for everyone who attended.

Participants emphasized the importance of commitment and the need for increased resources and opportunities for GYWs groups to sustain their advocacy work. 

Key Recommendations and Next Steps: 

• Create meaningful participatory spaces for GYW.
• Develop a collective advocacy effort.
• Provide capacity building for women- and youth-led CSOs at the grassroots level.
• Prioritize commitment from all stakeholders.
• Allocate more resources and opportunities to GYW groups.

This workshop marks a significant step towards strengthening advocacy efforts for women and girls. NEWA is committed to continuing this collaboration to empower and support the GYWS group.