Sonke Gender Justice, through MenEngage Africa (MEA), is pleased to invite partners to express interest in hosting webinars in the lead-up to the MenEngage Africa SRHR Learning and Exchange Symposium (PROGRESS 2026), scheduled for August 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya.
These webinars will serve as spaces for dialogue, learning, and movement-building, geared towards the symposium’s theme: “Reclaiming Autonomy: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Justice in the Face of Resistance.”
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- Create momentum and build collective knowledge leading up to PROGRESS 2026.
- Provide partners with a platform to showcase evidence, experiences, and promising practices on SRHR and gender justice.
- Amplify voices of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and diverse SOGIESC communities.
- Foster intergenerational and cross-regional dialogue on advancing reproductive justice.
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- Hosting platform provided via Zoom.
- Technical support for webinar organisation and facilitation.
- Visibility through MEA communications platforms (website, social media, newsletters).
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- Propose a theme/topic aligned with the symposium’s objectives.
- Engage diverse speakers (youth, women, persons with disabilities, and grassroots actors).
- Ensure participatory and interactive facilitation.
- Document and share key insights for potential inclusion in symposium materials.
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- Increased visibility and recognition: Showcase your work to a regional and global audience through MEA platforms.
- Strategic positioning: Contribute to shaping the regional agenda on SRHR and gender justice ahead of PROGRESS 2026.
- Networking and collaboration: Connect with peers, potential allies, and stakeholders across Africa and beyond.
- Capacity strengthening: Gain practical experience in convening inclusive, intergenerational dialogues.
- Legacy contribution: Insights and outcomes from your session may be highlighted during the symposium and in post-event publications.
Download the expression of interest here.
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- Webinars will be held monthly starting May 2026 through July 2026.
- Each session will be co-branded as part of the PROGRESS 2026 Road to Symposium Series.
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Interested partners are invited to complete the short submission form below. Selected interest will be scheduled and communicated in advance.
