Wednesday 12 March 2025, 14:30-16:00 GMT
Panellists include:
- Inimfon Etuk, Policy Advocate & Founder, She Forum Africa
- Kabugho Byakutaga Caroline, Chief Magistrate, The Judiciary, Uganda
- Dr Laraib Niaz, REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge
- Tolulope Babajide, Gender Network Manager, FSD Africa
- Dr Jane Doka, Centre for the Study of Global Development, The Open University
Despite the progress in empowering women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa, limited empirical research and reliance on anecdotal evidence for decision-making hinder gender equality and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This panel appraises the implementation of the Beijing Declaration, repositioning inclusive, collaborative research as a catalyst for rethinking challenges and reimagining solutions. Drawing on diverse experiences from researchers, policymakers, funders and practitioners, we highlight how this approach uncovers deep contextual issues, amplifies marginalised voices and illuminates opportunities to co-create sustainable solutions despite resource constraints. Situating research as a key driver, the session seeks to accelerate actionable pathways toward gender equality.