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09/24/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2024 21:01

Join CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative, HER+ for a High-Level Dialogue on Gender and Climate Change in Nigeria, Abuja

We are excited to invite you to the upcoming third high-level dialogue on gender and climate change in Nigeria, convened by the CGIAR Gender Equality Research Initiative, HER+.

DATE: October 9, 2024

TIME: 8:30 am- 4:00pm WAT

VENUE: Fraser Suites Abuja, Nigeria

HER+ initiative investigates solutions to address limited empowerment, voice, and resources and discriminatory gender norms that hinder women's benefits from and agency in agrifood systems and challenge a transformation towards just and resilient agrifood systems. HER+ research in collaboration with our partners across twelve countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia resulted in new evidence and innovations for enhancing gender equality and climate resilience. HER+ is committed to contributing to addressing gender equality and resilience challenges in Nigeria's agrifood systems through collaboration.

The high-level dialogue presents a platform for stakeholders from government, civil society, researchers and HER+ to explore and collaborate on innovative and inclusive approaches to harnessing the potential of women as agents of change in Nigeria's agrifood sector. Your attendance will contribute to the in-depth discussions and practical showcases of innovations and evidence related to gender and climate change in Nigeria's agrifood systems

Kindly confirm your attendance by sending an email to [email protected].