PROGRESS 2026: MenEngage Africa SRHR Learning and Exchange Symposium
MenEngage Africa invites experienced and passionate individuals to join the Abstract Review Committee for PROGRESS 2026. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the voices, insights, and innovations that will guide the next chapter of SRHR advocacy and action across the region.
We are seeking individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds who are committed to feminist principles, intersectional approaches, and transformative gender justice. If you are knowledgeable in SRHR, gender equality, youth engagement, research, or community-based advocacy, we encourage you to apply. https://abstractwiz.com/submission/signup/9/
Role of Reviewers
As an Abstract Reviewer for the MenEngage Africa SRHR PROGRESS 2026 Symposium, you will play a key role in shaping a dynamic, inclusive, and impactful programme. Reviewers are expected to:
- Evaluate submitted abstracts for quality, relevance, originality, and alignment with the symposium theme and sub-themes.
- Provide constructive feedback to authors (where applicable) to support learning and improvement.
- Ensure that the final selection reflects regional diversity, gender balance, youth representation, and inclusion of persons with disabilities and marginalized voices.
- Participate in a short virtual briefing and calibration session to ensure a shared understanding of the review criteria and scoring process.
Eligibility Criteria
We invite applications from individuals with:
- Proven experience or expertise in SRHR, gender equality, public health, disability inclusion, youth advocacy, or reproductive justice.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in research, program design, policy, or advocacy in SRHR-related fields.
- Familiarity with academic or practice-based peer review processes (preferred but not mandatory).
- Commitment to impartiality, confidentiality, and meeting agreed review deadlines.
We particularly welcome reviewers who bring:
- Regional diversity: Representation from all African sub-regions, youth (18–35), persons with disabilities, and gender diversity.
- Language capacity in English, French (please indicate in your application).
Time Commitment
Review period: 15 May 2026 – 15 July 2026
- Estimated workload: 10–15 abstracts, each requiring approximately 20 minutes to review.
- Reviews will be managed on https://abstractwiz.com/. Login details provided upon selection.
- Orientation: 1-hour online briefing (date to be confirmed).
- Review window: 15 May – 15 July2026.
- Calibration briefing: 20 May 2026 (1 hour, virtual; recording shared).
- Moderation & tie-breaks: 20 May–26 June 2026.
- Final decisions issued by: 15 July 2026.
- All reviews must be completed by the agreed deadline.
Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality & Safeguarding
All reviewers must agree to:
- Not review abstracts authored by you, your current organisation, current co-authors/collaborators (past 24 months), or close supervisors. Indicate to us to reassign if there exists a conflict of interest
- Not share or use abstract content outside the review process.
- Provide respectful, non-discriminatory feedback; report any concerns to yanga@genderjustice.org.za
What Reviewers Gain
- Recognition in the Symposium Report and website.
- Certificate of contribution as an Abstract Reviewer for PROGRESS 2026.
- Networking opportunities with SRHR experts and partners across Africa.
- Priority consideration for moderation or facilitation roles during the symposium.
Download the call for abstract reviewers here.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit:
- A short Expression of Interest (max 2 pages) describing their background and motivation.
- A brief CV (max 2 pages) highlighting relevant experience.
- Contact information (name, email, organization, country).
Send applications to: yanga@genderjustice.org.za
Deadline for reviewer applications: 10 May 2026
Join us in shaping an inclusive and transformative dialogue on SRHR in Africa. Together, we can ensure that every voice counts toward reproductive justice for all.
