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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The @IGADLeadership Alumni Network this afternoon convened a regional webinar to explore how climate-related challenges can be transformed into opportunities for resilience, innovation, and sustainable development. The webinar was held in collaboration with the Ethiopian Youth for Peace and Development (EYPD) and other partners. In his remarks, ILA Alumni Regional Chairperson Ashenafi Mebratu underscored the importance of youth leadership in driving climate action, noting that young people, who make up a significant share of the region’s population, are among those most affected by climate change. He called on relevant public and private institutions to support youth-led climate initiatives and empower young people to take an active role in building climate-resilient communities. Dr. Geoffrey Sabiiti, a senior climate expert from @IGAD_CPAC, highlighted the various interventions that #IGAD continues to implement to address the impacts of climate change in the region. He noted that climate change transcends national borders, making cross-border cooperation essential. Other panellists in the Webinar included Dr. Tahira Mohammed of @ILRI, Dr. Kassahun Ture of Addis Ababa University and Ms Sylvia Mkomwa of Global Impact Transformation (GIT). They emphasised the importance of people-centred approaches to climate action and integrating climate interventions into national planning and budgeting. Many thanks to our speakers, partners, and all participants for contributing to this timely conversation. #Youth4ClimateLeadership #ClimateResilience #RisingWithIGAD

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 PHOTO STORY: From digital verification exercises to panel discussions on ethics, trust and accountability, the last two days have been a rich learning experience at the ILA Media Workshop in Machakos, Kenya. Participants have shared experiences, engaged with different perspectives on the media and information environment, and gained new insights into the challenges and opportunities facing media practitioners today. @JapaninKenya #Media4Democracy

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) today rolled out a three-day regional media workshop in Machakos, Kenya, bringing together journalists from mainstream and digital media outlets from the IGAD region. The workshop, held in partnership with the Government of #Japan, seeks to strengthen media practitioners’ capacity to uphold information integrity and serve the public interest during democratic processes. Opening the workshop on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. @DrWorkneh, ILA Director Dr. Simon Nyambura underscored the important role of the media in promoting informed public discourse, particularly amid a changing information landscape and the growing spread of misinformation. He described the media as the heartbeat of a healthy democracy. In her remarks, Ms. Noriko Kobayashi of @JapaninKenya highlighted how the partnership between Japan and IGAD has grown over the years. She termed the workshop timely, noting how technology has transformed the media and the need to continue strengthening the media’s role in supporting democracy. #Media4Democracy #RisingWithIGAD

𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Leadership Academy today facilitated a Regional Webinar convened by its Cohort II Alumni, bringing together hundreds of young people from across the continent to amplify youth engagement in the peace and security sector. Delivering the keynote address, ILA Director @DrKinyanjui commended ILA alumni for organising such a critical forum, saying such initiatives greatly amplify and complement the Academy’s work. He pledged the Academy’s unwavering support for Alumni initiatives. @IGADYouthEnvoy Sam Ogwal outlined the measures that #IGAD has put in place to streamline youth involvement in peace and security. He underscored the importance of such regional forums as part of a collective effort to transform the region. In a clear call to action, the youth presented a declaration that, among other priorities, urges meaningful youth inclusion, particularly in efforts to address the ongoing #Sudan conflict. #IGADLeadership #Youth4Peace #LeadershipMatters

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Our alumni are spearheading a critical regional dialogue on Youth Leading Peace and Security in the IGAD Region. Join fellow young leaders from across the region on 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗘𝗔𝗧). This online session will reflect on progress made, spotlight innovative youth-led peacebuilding initiatives, and co-create practical solutions that strengthen regional stability and resilience. If you are passionate about peace, security, community action, or regional cooperation, 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁. #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership #LeadershipMatters 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: forms.gle/MqpwnD954K6YDxde9 For more information, write to us at [email protected]

Day One Highlights📷 Catch the best moments from Day 1 of the @IGADLeadership training in Mombasa, Kenya. Watch the video in the link below: youtube.com/watch?v=TjAoIDHV… #LeadershipMatters #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership

Executive Secretary H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu has reaffirmed IGAD’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the #Sudan crisis. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting on Sudan convened by the African Union, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the margins of #UNGA80, @DrWorkneh underscored the need to end external interference, adopt a Sudan-led process, and coordinate mediation to achieve lasting peace in the country. #IGADLeadership #LeadershipMatters