Kenya’s CSW69 Delegation Pushes for Real Change in Gender Equality Review Forum
In picture, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hannah Cheptumo, giving his remarks, during the National Stakeholders’ Post-CSW69 Review Forum in Nairobi.
By Aoma Keziah,
In a forum marked by dialogue and collaborative energy, the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action bro together with United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women(UN WOMEN) brought all together key players from across sectors to reflect on Kenya’s participation in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) held in New York.
The event, dubbed the National Stakeholders’ Post-CSW69 Review Forum, aimed to share key takeaways from the global summit, present Kenya’s official country report, and create a space for open conversation among stakeholders working to advance gender equity.
Speaking during the forum , Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hannah Cheptumo , offered a candid overview of Kenya’s active engagement at CSW69, highlighting the nation’s contributions to dialogue sessions and its voice in shaping the Political Declaration, the conference’s main outcome document.
“Our engagement at the international level reflects our commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind, but this forum is about turning those global conversations into local action. Progress is not a speech it’s a process, and it belongs to all of us,” she said.
The event brought together representatives from across the globe to discuss progress, challenges, and priorities related to gender equality. Kenya’s delegation included government officials, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders who contributed to the negotiation process and participated in thematic sessions ranging from women’s leadership to economic inclusion.
“Even as we acknowledge the milestones and celebrate, our collective achievements, we all are aware of the persisting or the persistent challenges, and emerging threats fueled by several factors including advancement in technology and climate change, all which continue to undermine the gains violate women’s rights, and disproportionately affect women. we all know that these challenges have in the recent past shown us that the quest to achieving gender, equality is far from over, i call us all to rethink our approach and strategies and come up with Innovative measures and deliberate actions that will address these challenges and transform the lives of women and girls in Kenya,” stated Angela Wambugu, UN women representative.
At the Nairobi forum, participants were not only briefed on the key outcomes of CSW69, but also encouraged to share their own insights, experiences, and ideas for moving forward.
The gathering also served to deepen collaboration among government departments, NGOs, grassroots organizers, and other gender advocates, many of whom stressed the need for inclusive policies and sustained community engagement, all together concluding that while global forums like CSW69 are important, the real work happens on the ground.
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