ECOWAS and WFP Celebrate International Women's Day 2022 in Dakar

Strategic Insights -

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the World Food Program (WFP) jointly celebrated International Women's Day 2022 in Dakar, Senegal, with the theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable future." The event aimed to demonstrate the potential and achievements of women in the face of climate change and to promote sustainable and inclusive social and economic development through gender-transformative approaches. A high-level panel discussion was held on March 8, 2022, at the Novotel Hotel in Dakar, focusing on the challenges of climate change and its impact on women's economic empowerment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ECOWAS Commission and the WFP Regional Office for West Africa co-organized a symposium on "Gender equality today for a sustainable future" to highlight the impact of their programs on women's economic empowerment and resilience to climate change.
  • The event featured a high-level panel discussion on climate change and gender issues, with a focus on women's economic empowerment.
  • An exhibition showcased the achievements of women's associations working on the theme "Women, climate change, and resilience."
  • The event was held in a hybrid format to enable countries in the region to participate via videoconference.
  • Resource persons from WFP, ECOWAS, and women's organizations and partners from the West African region participated in the event.
  • The Commissioner for Social Affairs and Gender of the ECOWAS Commission and the Deputy Regional Director of the WFP Regional Office facilitated the event.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics were mentioned in the press release.

Sources:

  • ECOWAS press release
  • United Nations International Women's Day 2022 theme: "Gender equality today for a sustainable future"