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

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

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

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

Historical Look at Global Women’s Rights 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, Sudan, and Somalia 1975 UN World Conference on Women – Mexico City 1980 UN World Conference on Women – Copenhagen 1979 CEDAW 1985 UN World Conference on Women – Nairobi 1995 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 "...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, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field." Definition of Discrimination

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

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 involved Gender Mainstreaming Steps - Alumni Consider an individual, organization/cause focused on gender issues as your YALI Dollar Commitment recipient If/when applying for Transformation Fund, provide sex disaggregated data to indicate female beneficiaries, female volunteers, etc. Stand up for someone being stereotyped by their gender Participate in YALI RLC East Africa Alumni Gender Equality Task Force Help encourage women, especially rural women, to consider applying for YALI RLC East Africa

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 “gender-appropriate” Gender Mainstreaming Steps - Alumni Mentor a young woman in your community Buy goods or use services from women-owned/managed companies Join YALI Network’s Africa4Her campaign

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

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

Alumni Gender Equality Task Force YALI RLC East Africa Gender Equality Task Force 1.Voluntary and open to alumni of YALI RLC East Africa 2.Comprised of both men and women 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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