Gender Mainstreaming For Alumni Changemakers FARAH ECK ALUMNI

Gender Mainstreaming: For Alumni Changemakers FARAH ECK, ALUMNI & VOLUNTEER RELATIONS DIRECTOR SUSAN AMU, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Working Gender-Related Definitions Sex Gender The biological definition of a person as either female, or intersex The social/legal definition of a person as either female, or non-conforming; this is how a person feels Sexual Orientatio n the To whom person is attracted or seeks to have relationships (other/same/both genders) Gender Equality Gender Norms The goal of attaining equal treatment and nondiscrimination between males and females on the basis of gender or sex The ideas about how men and women should look, be, and act in a particular situation or setting Gender Mainstreaming

Gender Mainstreaming: Road to Gender Equality Measure inequalities through indicators: Quantitative Gender Equality Qualitative Indicators Gender Mainstreaming

Why and Where are there Gender Inequalities? Home School Political arena From the Takamol Jordan Gender Project using murals to promote social dialogue on gender equality Religious Traditions Workplace Cultural Norms and Customs

Historical Look at Global Women’s Rights 1975 UN World Conference on Women – Mexico City 1979 CEDAW 1980 UN World Conference on Women – Copenhagen 1985 UN World Conference on Women – Nairobi CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) • Often described as international bill of rights for women • Defines discrimination against women and established tribunals and ensure equality of men and women in countries’ legal systems • Not ratified in our coverage area: South Sudan, and Somalia Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action • Agenda was unanimously adopted by 189 countries and considered key global policy on gender equality • Sets strategic objectives and actions through 12 critical areas of concern 1995 Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action Definition of Discrimination ". . . any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political,

12 Critical Areas to Ensure Gender Equality Women and the environment Violence against women The girl child Women and the economy Institutional mechanisms Women and armed conflict Human rights of women Education and training of women Women and poverty Women in power and decision-making Women and health Women and the media

Gender Mainstreaming Steps - Alumni Use gender-sensitive language in all alumni interactions (Chapter bylaws, communications, social media, etc. ) During Alumni Chapter elections or for those who have signed up as Country Liaisons, if far fewer women are vying for positions, investigate & develop interventions to encourage alumnae to become Consider an individual, organization/cause focused on gender issues as your YALI Dollar involved Commitment recipient If/when applying for Transformation Fund, provide sex disaggregated data to indicate female beneficiaries, female volunteers, etc. Help encourage women, especially rural women, to consider applying for YALI RLC East Afri Participate in YALI RLC East Africa Alumni Gender Equality Task Force Stand up for someone being stereotyped by their gender

Gender Mainstreaming Steps - Alumni Stay away from verbal gender stereotypes like “Man up” or “behave like a lady” Encourage people to pursue their passions and interests, regardless of whether they are “genderappropriate” Buy goods or use services from women-owned/managed companies Mentor a young woman in your community Join YALI Network’s Africa 4 Her campaign

Take and reteach the YALI Network Online Course, Understanding the Human Rights of Women and Girls

Gender Mainstreaming Steps – YALI RLC East Africa In March, special Cohort Communique featuring alumnae, and what all alumni are doing to advance gender equality Maintain sex disaggregated data of Alumni Chapters and Country Liaisons and develop interventions to encourage gender equality in representation of U-Connect elected officials, Create special discussion group for alumnae in portalvolunteers, etc. Develop special section under Resources within U-Connect alumni portal dedicated to gender issues Use gender-sensitive language in all internal and external communications Work in cooperation with Admissions team to leverage Country Liaisons and Alumni Chapter to encourage more female YALI of RLC Develop volunteers an alumni Gender Equality Task Force applicants to addressto issues gender Eastinequality Africa

Alumni Gender Equality Task Force YALI RLC East Africa 1. Voluntary and open to alumni of YALI RLC East Africa Gender Equality 2. Comprised of both men and women Task Force 3. Driven by members, goal is to promote gender equality through gender mainstreaming techniques 4. Supported by staff – Farah and Susan 5. Meet virtually; determined by members

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