JENA SIDE EVENT AT 2024 SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE – NEW YORK
We are excited to invite you to our side event, “Intergenerational Leadership for the Acceleration of SDGs 3, 4, and 5,” taking place during the Summit of the Future 2024 in New York on September 20th, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Permanent Mission of the African Union at the United Nations.
This important session will focus on driving progress toward achieving SDGs related to health, education, and gender equality by showcasing successful models and strategies from leaders across generations and sectors. We will also highlight the significant role of religious leadership, particularly religious sisters, in advancing these goals.
Key Objectives:
- Elevate Hidden Champions: Identify and celebrate lesser-known leaders and community initiatives advancing SDGs 3, 4, and 5.
- Showcase Religious Leadership: Spotlight the essential contributions of religious leaders, especially religious sisters, in health, education, and gender equality.
- Showcase Successful Models: Present impactful strategies that leaders from diverse sectors and generations have used to promote SDGs.
- AU Commitments: Discuss the commitments of non-state actors to implement the AU Pan African Conference on girls’ education recommendations and the AU Year of Education theme.
- Advocate for Support: Call for increased resourcing and support for grassroots organizations driving transformative efforts.
- Promote #AfricaEducatesHer: Enhance awareness of the African Union CIEFFA #AfricaEducatesHer campaign to keep girls in school, highlighting community-driven solutions.
We encourage you to mark your calendars and register to attend online via this link: www.jena.org
Your participation will enrich the conversation and drive meaningful action toward the acceleration of these essential SDGs. Together, we can inspire intergenerational leadership to create a better future for all.
Warm regards,
Charlie Chilufya, S.J.
Director, Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa