NL-KVK-41198677-00.0038 Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands Hivos Foundation Save the Children NL Unicef Nederland Stichting Arisa Stichting Koninklijke Kinderpostzegels Nederland (SKN) Education International ICCO AOB Algemene Onderwijsbond Nascent Research and Development Organization Environmental Women in Action for Development Cordaid Netherlands Belgium Uganda Developing countries, unspecified Eastern Africa, regional 4621480.38 4750900.64 5172911.59 8201731.48 7896370.74 5886880.31 113415.74 132631.14 6900000 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 7409548 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 7121923 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 6856751 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 6339025 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Action for Development 16511 Environmental Women in Action for Development 2520.12 Environmental Women in Action for Development 42889.5 Nascent Research and Development Organization 10000 Nascent Research and Development Organization 8621.5 Nascent Research and Development Organization 2000 Nascent Research and Development Organization 14150 Nascent Research and Development Organization 2497 Nascent Research and Development Organization -1761470 1761470 1761470 -1351568.8 1351568.8 1351568.8 326706.68 -326706.68 326706.68 -533027 533027 533027 -141812 141812 141812 183033 -183033 183033 26546.69 -26546.69 26546.69 15000 NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-India Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline updated according to more accurate analysis from baseline data The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  The project in India is implemented in three states and a multitued of partners that extrapolate their targets in a different manner and operate a an entirely differen scale. This means that this is highly aggregated data which is not always complete.  Baseline is zero New indicator added in 2022  New indicator added in 2022  NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-Jordan Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan.   The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. In the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. In the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. In the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. In the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. In the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero The project in Jordan relies mostly on child protection through case management which is implemented. The catchment population of this approach is quite broad and therefore it is providing difficult to provide project targets.  The catchment population of case management approach as implemented in Jordan is quite broad and therefore it is difficult to measure change through our KPI's in Jordan. Baseline is zero New indicator added in 2022    NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-IvoryCoast Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR pre-limanary analysis. Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Difficult indicator to measure for the partners in Ivory Coast as the project strongly integrates with government policy. Under discussion MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis. MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing No Data yet as the partners are still in the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis. No Data yet as the partners are still in the process of aligning with education stakeholders within the project. Advocating with Stakeholders for the need of this data to monitor school attendance and access to decent future employment MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis.   MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing   MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing MtR pre-limanary analysis. Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing Baseline is zero MtR incomplete - calculatilons ongoing   New indicator added in 2022    NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-Mali Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific   Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific This figure will be updated as the percentage calculated from total number of children in age group and not total boys. Calculations ongoing Scope of the baseline study was wider then the scope of direct implementation. These targets are based on both villages that are targeted directly with services as well as villages that benefit through wider child protectsion system strenghthening  Baseline deducted with people reached. Actual MtR figures in the area based approach villages are more specific Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero     Baseline is zero New indicator added in 2022    NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-Uganda Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2022 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2022 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-19 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2023 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2023 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-20 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2024 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2024 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-21 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2025 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2025 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-22 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2026 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2026 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-23 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2027 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2027 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-24 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2028 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2028 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-25 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2029 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2029 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-26 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2030 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2030 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-27 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2031 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2031 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-28 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2032 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2032 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-29 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2033 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2033 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-30 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2034 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2034 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-31 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2035 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2035 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-32 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2036 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2036 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-33 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2037 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2037 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-34 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2038 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2038 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-35 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2039 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2039 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-36 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2040 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2040 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-37 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2041 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2041 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-38 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2042 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2042 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-39 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2043 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2043 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-40 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2044 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2044 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-41 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2045 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2045 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-42 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2046 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2046 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-43 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2047 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2047 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-44 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2048 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2048 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-45 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2049 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2049 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-46 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2051 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2051 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-48 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2052 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2052 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-49 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2053 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2053 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-50 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2054 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2054 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-51 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2055 Baseline conducted late 2021/early 2055 The project in Uganda will not see a measurement at Mid-Term, due to delays caused by Covid-52 Baseline is zero New indicator added in 2022    NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-Netherlands Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation Baseline is zero   Agggregated the number of researched implemented programme wide. Baseline is zero   Annual report of the L&A/RBC WG 2020-2021  Baseline is zero     NL-KVK-41198677-AFGO_FUND-XM-DAC-7-PPR-4000002563-Vietnam Hivos Almost one in every ten children between the ages of 5 and 17 years is involved in child labour today. By combining our efforts under this Alliance, we strive to increase our impact on the eradication of child labour by bringing together our experiences in supply chain and area-based approaches and related strategies. Together, the Alliance partners have a strong global presence and existing networks of national and local implementing offices and partners, which allows for engagement with supply chain actors beyond the Dutch context, at EU, national, and community levels. All partners have worked with companies and supply chain actors to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) and to ensure that child rights are included in business policies and activities along the supply chain. All partners have track records in addressing the root causes of child labour. Importantly, each partner of the Alliance brings to the table a unique set of strategies, experiences and networks In the current year of 2022, we have seen a significant increase of partnership development and collaboration between partners andkey stakeholders in the countries, as well as internationally. The programme-wide gender analysis, a cross-country assessment of COVID-19 effects on education, the participation of the WNCB Alliance in the Global Conference on Child Labour (GCCL) and exchange events in which  all countries participated, have contributed to this. In 2023 we will continue these efforts and initiate a process of accelerated learning. Part of this process will be the exploration of thematic priorities within the programme, the facilitation of country exchange events for partnership- building, sharing of experiences, expertise and knowledge, and the sustainable clossure of the programme which is scheduled for 2024. A key moment will be the WNCB Global Meeting in May 2023, with the participation of all partner organisations. As an Alliance we will continue to seek most effective collaboration between country programmes and working groups to build a quality evidence-based programme and develop capacities to ensure alignment with our Theory of Change, appropriate strategic adjustments and increased impact. In this endeavour active follow- up on the MTR will be a priority for 2023. The WNCB working groups will continue to collaborate with country programmes on all four pathways of change through their specific thematic expertise focused on exchangeof information and knowledge, capacity strengthening and research. The gender working group will continue to support countries with their country specific gender action plans that have been developed based on the gender analysis, and to be rolled-out in 2023-2024. The CRBP working group will continue to facilitate workshops on small artisanal mining in Uganda, Mali and Ivory Coast, while in all countries private sector businesses will increasingly be engaged to integrate child protection policies to prevent and mitigate child labour. Specific focus of the Lobby & Advocacy working group, in collaboration with the Communications working group, will be on following up on the Durban Call to Action, as well as collaborating with country partners to support national governments to do the same. In the Netherlands and EU we will engage with relevant actors on due diligence legislation and encourage companies to take effective measures to ban child labour from their supply chains. Since 2023 is the penultimate year of programme implementation we will facilitate an internal discussion between Alliance partners and country partners as to how we see a possible future for continued collaboration as an Alliance. Through additional external engagement of key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we will explore possibilities for programme continuation or scale-up, or work towards a sustainable process of phase-out.  We are confident that the concerted efforts and joint aspirations of the WNCB Alliance and country partners, as described in this 2023 plan, will build on mitigations, measures, and innovative solutions, as well as on our continued commitment to contribute to SDG 8.7. and to eliminate child labour.  Several interesting lessons and mitigating actions from the Management Note of the participative  MtR;1: Ensure sufficient capacity for programme (L&A) objectives that need to be achieved in the Netherlands and EU>The WNCB Alliance strongly believes in the benefits of sectoral cooperation and will continue to build on this. Nevertheless, we also recognize that work from the Alliance with the private sector in the Netherlands/EU deserves more attention, and in particular the mapping of supply chains to programme countries. Activities for this have been included in the 2023 annual plan. In the Netherlands the WNCB Alliance has deliberately chosen to shape its work towards the private sector primarily through covenants and sectoral agreements on relevant industries (natural stone, gold, metals, garments and textile, banks, cocoa). In these sector agreements, WNCB partners work with companies, trade associations, government, and other civil society organisations on understanding the international supply chain and making it possible to improve social, working and environmental conditions. Even though the focus within these covenants and sector agreements is on collective actions, individual companies have received both generic and tailored support with their individual due diligence processes. There are big differences between programme countries when it comes to expertise and progress in engaging with the private sector. Although more partnerships could be developed, we want to highlight that the finding that there are no linkages to chambers of commerce is not applicable to all countries. We want to highlight that capacity support in the WNCB programme is demand driven. The CRBP sought to provide support through a needs-based approach and to share experiences of frontrunners in the programme. From 2023 onwards the WG structure has been adapted to cater for a more coordinated support to country teams.2. Planned outcomes that are far from project control need to be contextualized and planned more meticulously by local partners and stakeholders. Tangable objectives (e.g. young people in apprenticeships) are far from our sphere of control.As WNCB, we have learned that our power to “make the private sector provide apprenticeships” is limited. There are different experiences with this, also depending a lot on the scale and nature of the private sector in the different contexts in which WNCB partners are active. Country teams can pro-actively liaise with the private sector around apprenticeships and learning opportunities for youth, emphasizing the mutual benefits of this for youth and for the company or small business and keeping in mind that apprenticeships should focus on learning and offer decent working conditions. Nonetheless - in a next programme we need to identify a strategy that focuses more on systematic change for apprentiships, rather than offering apprenticeships ourselves. 3. Capacity in outcome harvesting within a large programme is complicated and it is particularly difficult to align all staff to use OH as a results based management method. In each WNCB country, the engagement with country specific actors and stakeholders remains dependent on local requirements and needs. Partnership development on community level, with local governments and businesses, remains a key ingredient for success. Also, at the national level, we seek to join forces and stand together with like-minded organizations to bring our message across. The WNCB Alliance will continue to increase alignment between the strategic focuses of the programme; specifically, to align ABA and supply chain approach, including CPSS. This will be done through research, workshops in several countries (CRBP WG), learning sessions and/or master classes with key experts within the WNCB Alliance.we acknowledge the need for continued capacity strengthening in OH. We will continue to work on the substantiation of key to harvested outcomes, including by change agents, that support further learning, adaptive management and programme improvement. Specific attention will be given to capacity strengthening of OH to relevant programme staff in the countries, other than MEAL staff. Also, we will further explore the effective use of outcome harvesting to document and visualize progress of pathway 4 concerning lobby, advocacy and private sector engagement in The Netherlands.4. Targeting the informal sector is particularly relevant, but also extremely difficultThe challenges targeting the informal sector have been on the agenda of the CRBP WG for quite some time. There have been specific requests for support from the working group and we are exploring with various countries, how CRBPs can take shape in the informal sector. One output that is coming from this WNCB collaboration is the CRBP institutionalization handbook that is being developed as a guiding framework for implementing responsible business conduct in the (formal and) informal gold mining sector. The L&A/RBC/CRBP WG intends to use it for linking and learning purposes, in relation to mining, and if possible and relevant also in relation to other sectors. During the recent annual planning process several countries have expressed interest in expanding the work into other sectors.  Hivos Foundation MtR approach to measure KPI's improved. But differs from the Baseline so difficult to compare data MtR approach to measure KPI's improved. But differs from the Baseline so difficult to compare data MtR approach to measure KPI's improved. But differs from the Baseline so difficult to compare data     MtR approach to measure KPI's improved. But differs from the Baseline so difficult to compare data     MtR approach to measure KPI's improved. 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The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. 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80000 90000 3000 -3000 84818.23 37419.81 2494.65 12800 25000 4185 41878.2 71791.2 4663.06 45012.8 16076 10000 272.95 -28607.75 -2246.51 80101.7 28607.75 60000 2578.4 4540.21 210000 40422 6313 60000 7819 95000 35000 195.18 50411 2407 50000 19879 50411 50411 14925 4070 995 95800 4194 97500 46501 6221 2153 19272 14657.98 6764.95 18804.59 11939.11 12793.92 5392.52 15000 7500 7500 30000 5175 8000 Open for Business Limited 32000 Open for Business Limited 98000 80000 Bank Information Center 185000 43853 14992 3999 Feminist Action Development Ambition 46000 Feminist Action Development Ambition NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Zimbabwe Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation Births and Deaths Registration Act acknowledges the sex and gender binary. There is no gender marker change option. Hence, transgender and intersex persons are denied gender recognition options and are confined to assigned sex markers at birth. Further, the bodily integrity of intersex persons at birth are not respected with the medical personnel having power (by cutting) over what they deem appropriate as assigned sex. By so doing, they deny the intersex persons the right to grow and decide. Section 73 of the Criminal law codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9:23) Criminalizes adult consensual same-sex acts. The equality provision under the Bill of Rights does not provide protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and/ or sexual characteristics. Amended constitution from 2013 defined marriage as between man and woman and bans gay marriage Labor act does not include anti-discriminatory protections for LGBTIQ+ persons. There are no policies or laws in place for the, Gender Marker Recognition Law, Comprehensive trans and Intersex affirming healthcare, Anti- discriminatory Act and Hate Crime Law. Resolution 275 was passed in 2014 at the ACHPR. It is currently not domesticated. Engagements to lobby and advocate for the domestication of resolution 275 , as well as drafting and implementation of policies and laws that allow for Comprehensive Trans & intersex affirming healthcare and Gender Marker Recognition, are underway with the CoA organizations and LGBTIQ sector making inroads as in the example of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission committing to supporting activities and initiatives towards access to documentation, gender maker recognition and protection against human rights violations for intersex persons and the Ministry of Health and Child Care and National Aids Council unofficially admitting to there being a need for comprehensive healthcare. Amended policy to accommodate a process of recognising a persons preferred gender markers, option not to hold or possess a gender marker and /or giving the option for a third gender. Although no formal reforms occurred, procedural steps emerged: ZHRC indicated willingness to propose an intersex‑inclusive gender marker bill; engagement occurred with the civil registry and Ministry of Health on intersex protections Law: Advocacy on access to vital documents for intersex persons advanced legal recognition pathways. CSOs produced policy papers, legal recommendations, and sustained engagement with authorities. Government policy: Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) responsiveness, administrative recognition discussions, and broader state engagement on intersex documentation and rights represented significant policy movement. International agreements: Through VNR/SDG shadow reporting and international submissions, inclusion concerns were elevated into formal review processes. Parliamentary allies and coalition diplomacy were important influence steps. The equality provision under the Bill of Rights does not provide protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and/ or sexual characteristics. Amended law that provides equality and protects persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. Although no formal reforms occurred, procedural steps emerged: ZHRC indicated willingness to propose an intersex‑inclusive gender marker bill; engagement occurred with the civil registry and Ministry of Health on intersex protections Law: Advocacy on access to vital documents for intersex persons advanced legal recognition pathways. CSOs produced policy papers, legal recommendations, and sustained engagement with authorities. Government policy: Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) responsiveness, administrative recognition discussions, and broader state engagement on intersex documentation and rights represented significant policy movement. International agreements: Through VNR/SDG shadow reporting and international submissions, inclusion concerns were elevated into formal review processes. Parliamentary allies and coalition diplomacy were important influence steps. No policy or law in place Drafting and Adoption of a broad based Hate Crime law with provisions for public speech, media coverage, cyber bullying etc Although no formal reforms occurred, procedural steps emerged: ZHRC indicated willingness to propose an intersex‑inclusive gender marker bill; engagement occurred with the civil registry and Ministry of Health on intersex protections Law: Advocacy on access to vital documents for intersex persons advanced legal recognition pathways. CSOs produced policy papers, legal recommendations, and sustained engagement with authorities. Government policy: Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) responsiveness, administrative recognition discussions, and broader state engagement on intersex documentation and rights represented significant policy movement. International agreements: Through VNR/SDG shadow reporting and international submissions, inclusion concerns were elevated into formal review processes. Parliamentary allies and coalition diplomacy were important influence steps. No Gender Marker Recognition in Zimbabwean law and regulatory frameworks. Comprehensive trans and Intersex affirming healthcare Implementation of resolution 275 that seeks to ensure protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the basis of their real or imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity with violence and violation protections for SOGIESC. There is Socio-economic exclusion as well as Stigma and discrimination of sex workers in Zimbabwe. Implementing Economic policies that are LGBTIQ+ inclusive, economic actors advocating for LGBTIQ+ Socioeconomic rights and socio-economic position has changed. Decrease stigma and discrimination within the broader public Strong agenda‑setting performance, including shadow report contributions, Resolution 275 conference engagement, MP sensitisation, and extensive local‑level advocacy spaces. Partners advanced the issue of access to vital documents for intersex persons, engaging state actors and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). Intersex concerns were elevated through shadow reporting and national policy papers. CSOs contributed to VNR/SDG shadow processes and broader anti-gender backlash strategy spaces. Allies in Parliament reportedly countered hostile motions. Collaboration with UNDP, WBA and Love Alliance widened legitimacy. Media engagement and positive journalism also shifted discourse. Sub-nationally, GALZ, Bayethe, Hands of Hope and others facilitated local dialogues, psychosocial forums, socio-economic inclusion activities, and traditional/religious leader engagements that created locally sensitive agenda spaces. No Gender Marker Recognition in Zimbabwean law and regulatory frameworks. Comprehensive trans and Intersex affirming healthcare Implementation of resolution 275 that seeks to ensure protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the basis of their real or imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity with violence and violation protections for SOGIESC. There is Socio-economic exclusion as well as Stigma and discrimination of sex workers in Zimbabwe. Implementing Economic policies that are LGBTIQ+ inclusive, economic actors advocating for LGBTIQ+ Socioeconomic rights and socio-economic position has changed. Decrease stigma and discrimination within the broader public Strong agenda‑setting performance, including shadow report contributions, Resolution 275 conference engagement, MP sensitisation, and extensive local‑level advocacy spaces. Partners advanced the issue of access to vital documents for intersex persons, engaging state actors and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). Intersex concerns were elevated through shadow reporting and national policy papers. CSOs contributed to VNR/SDG shadow processes and broader anti-gender backlash strategy spaces. Allies in Parliament reportedly countered hostile motions. Collaboration with UNDP, WBA and Love Alliance widened legitimacy. Media engagement and positive journalism also shifted discourse. Sub-nationally, GALZ, Bayethe, Hands of Hope and others facilitated local dialogues, psychosocial forums, socio-economic inclusion activities, and traditional/religious leader engagements that created locally sensitive agenda spaces. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Mozambique Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation Revised Penal Code 2015; Multi-issue, intersectional movement formed called the “Platform” comprising of a broad civil society coalition from the women movement, abortion rights movement, academics, LGBTIQ+ and feminist movement came together to intensively lobby for the revisions to the code and with each iteration of the drafts they raise concerns until the version had a palatable percentage of their recommended adjustments. The final version has updates on the sexual offences law; decriminalization of consensual same sex acts and repeal of old era sodomy laws. Laws of association - law 8/91; This law makes the registration of LGBTIQ+ organizations a challenge. Lambda, an LGBTIQ+ organisation of Mozambique has attempted to register as a local NGO since 2008. It has gone through several process that includes petitions to the ombudsman which guaranteed an audience with Minister of Justice, to no avail. In 2017 The Constitutional Council ruled that the clause being used to refuse registration of Lambda is unconstitutional. The clause suggests refusal of registration of organizations that go against moral, social order or that offends. The Constitutional council further ruled that the clause contradicts article 52 of the constitution that excludes only armed organization which are military that promote violence, racism and xenophobia are refused registration. Lambda is still yet to be registered. Employment Law 23/2007; Offers anti-discriminatory protections based on sexual orientation but LGBTIQ+ persons do not self-identify in public or private sectors because of fear of stigma and discrimination Domestic Violence Law 2009; Acknowledges spousal rape but keeps victim of rape as only women. Prescribes 1-2 years or more in prison if convicted. Law could be beneficial to bisexual and queer persons The Civil Code does not allow gender marker change Mozambiquan National Strategic Plan 2015-2020; The HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as key population. They are normally integrated into the data of MSM and as such are not catered to as they have very nuanced vulnerabilities. Hate crime legislation was considered under the revised penal code and Criminal procedure act process but nothing was included in the final draft Family law considers only male -female unions based on assigned sex at birth. Same sex unions or marriages are considered legally non-existent HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as a key population. They are typically integrated with MSM data and, as such, are not attended to, as they present very different vulnerabilities. The Labor Law 23/2007 provides anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation, but LGBTIQ+ people do not self-identify in the public or private sectors due to fear of stigma and discrimination. Implementation: Proper rollout and implementation of these revisions with public education, trainings of ministries, sectoral goals for government institutions with monitoring and evaluation targets in place. –Revise and update Criminal Procedure Code to align with Revised Penal code. Amendment of Law 8/91 should be amended to align with article 52 of the constitution and Lambda and other LGBTIQ+ organizations allowed to register. Investment in work place sensitization and moral clarification trainings and exercises in public and private sectors. Inclusive implementation of the law. Inclusion and Implementation: recognition of unmarried partner in provisions, not to be just heterosexual but could be people of diverse gender and sexual orientation. Implementation and enforcement of law especially around sexual harassment and intimate partner violence. Specifically male rape should be acknowledged in amendment. Amendment: Civil code should allow persons to change their gender marker as it matches their gender identity. Amendment and Inclusion; trans women should have their data disaggregated from MSM and treated as a whole group with their peculiar vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS Drafting and Adoption: The parliament should draft and adopt an encompassing holistic Bill that offers protection from all kinds of hate crime from violent hate speech, cyber bullying, mob attacks, extortion etc. of vulnerable groups. Amendment: law should be amended to be inclusive of unions of persons regardless of sex orientation, gender identity. Inclusion of trans people in the National strategic plan. Revision of the law on shares, thus enabling the registration of openly LGBT NGOs, without changing their purpose of work Provide anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation in the workplace The Civil Code must allow people to change their sex marker, allowing them to identify in accordance with their gender identity. Government policy: Strongest evidence lies in administrative and programme policy shifts. Engagement with World Bank actors, MUVA, LAMBDA, and public stakeholders helped improve inclusion within economic development and employment systems. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes provided evidence used to shape policy responses. Private sector: The BeFriendly App incentivized and formalized inclusive business practices, while private sector forums encouraged company-level inclusion standards. By-laws: Some municipal/local commitments emerged through provincial engagement. International: Development partner commitments influenced through advocacy and evidence-based dialogue. Revised Penal Code 2015; Multi-issue, intersectional movement formed called the “Platform” comprising of a broad civil society coalition from the women movement, abortion rights movement, academics, LGBTIQ+ and feminist movement came together to intensively lobby for the revisions to the code and with each iteration of the drafts they raise concerns until the version had a palatable percentage of their recommended adjustments. The final version has updates on the sexual offences law; decriminalization of consensual same sex acts and repeal of old era sodomy laws. Laws of association - law 8/91; This law makes the registration of LGBTIQ+ organizations a challenge. Lambda, an LGBTIQ+ organisation of Mozambique has attempted to register as a local NGO since 2008. It has gone through several process that includes petitions to the ombudsman which guaranteed an audience with Minister of Justice, to no avail. In 2017 The Constitutional Council ruled that the clause being used to refuse registration of Lambda is unconstitutional. The clause suggests refusal of registration of organizations that go against moral, social order or that offends. The Constitutional council further ruled that the clause contradicts article 52 of the constitution that excludes only armed organization which are military that promote violence, racism and xenophobia are refused registration. Lambda is still yet to be registered. Employment Law 23/2007; Offers anti-discriminatory protections based on sexual orientation but LGBTIQ+ persons do not self-identify in public or private sectors because of fear of stigma and discrimination Domestic Violence Law 2009; Acknowledges spousal rape but keeps victim of rape as only women. Prescribes 1-2 years or more in prison if convicted. Law could be beneficial to bisexual and queer persons The Civil Code does not allow gender marker change Mozambiquan National Strategic Plan 2015-2020; The HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as key population. They are normally integrated into the data of MSM and as such are not catered to as they have very nuanced vulnerabilities. Hate crime legislation was considered under the revised penal code and Criminal procedure act process but nothing was included in the final draft Family law considers only male -female unions based on assigned sex at birth. Same sex unions or marriages are considered legally non-existent HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as a key population. They are typically integrated with MSM data and, as such, are not attended to, as they present very different vulnerabilities. The Labor Law 23/2007 provides anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation, but LGBTIQ+ people do not self-identify in the public or private sectors due to fear of stigma and discrimination. Implementation: Proper rollout and implementation of these revisions with public education, trainings of ministries, sectoral goals for government institutions with monitoring and evaluation targets in place. –Revise and update Criminal Procedure Code to align with Revised Penal code. Amendment of Law 8/91 should be amended to align with article 52 of the constitution and Lambda and other LGBTIQ+ organizations allowed to register. Investment in work place sensitization and moral clarification trainings and exercises in public and private sectors. Inclusive implementation of the law. Inclusion and Implementation: recognition of unmarried partner in provisions, not to be just heterosexual but could be people of diverse gender and sexual orientation. Implementation and enforcement of law especially around sexual harassment and intimate partner violence. Specifically male rape should be acknowledged in amendment. Amendment: Civil code should allow persons to change their gender marker as it matches their gender identity. Amendment and Inclusion; trans women should have their data disaggregated from MSM and treated as a whole group with their peculiar vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS Drafting and Adoption: The parliament should draft and adopt an encompassing holistic Bill that offers protection from all kinds of hate crime from violent hate speech, cyber bullying, mob attacks, extortion etc. of vulnerable groups. Amendment: law should be amended to be inclusive of unions of persons regardless of sex orientation, gender identity. Inclusion of trans people in the National strategic plan. Revision of the law on shares, thus enabling the registration of openly LGBT NGOs, without changing their purpose of work Provide anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation in the workplace The Civil Code must allow people to change their sex marker, allowing them to identify in accordance with their gender identity. Government policy: Strongest evidence lies in administrative and programme policy shifts. Engagement with World Bank actors, MUVA, LAMBDA, and public stakeholders helped improve inclusion within economic development and employment systems. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes provided evidence used to shape policy responses. Private sector: The BeFriendly App incentivized and formalized inclusive business practices, while private sector forums encouraged company-level inclusion standards. By-laws: Some municipal/local commitments emerged through provincial engagement. International: Development partner commitments influenced through advocacy and evidence-based dialogue. Revised Penal Code 2015; Multi-issue, intersectional movement formed called the “Platform” comprising of a broad civil society coalition from the women movement, abortion rights movement, academics, LGBTIQ+ and feminist movement came together to intensively lobby for the revisions to the code and with each iteration of the drafts they raise concerns until the version had a palatable percentage of their recommended adjustments. The final version has updates on the sexual offences law; decriminalization of consensual same sex acts and repeal of old era sodomy laws. Laws of association - law 8/91; This law makes the registration of LGBTIQ+ organizations a challenge. Lambda, an LGBTIQ+ organisation of Mozambique has attempted to register as a local NGO since 2008. It has gone through several process that includes petitions to the ombudsman which guaranteed an audience with Minister of Justice, to no avail. In 2017 The Constitutional Council ruled that the clause being used to refuse registration of Lambda is unconstitutional. The clause suggests refusal of registration of organizations that go against moral, social order or that offends. The Constitutional council further ruled that the clause contradicts article 52 of the constitution that excludes only armed organization which are military that promote violence, racism and xenophobia are refused registration. Lambda is still yet to be registered. Employment Law 23/2007; Offers anti-discriminatory protections based on sexual orientation but LGBTIQ+ persons do not self-identify in public or private sectors because of fear of stigma and discrimination Domestic Violence Law 2009; Acknowledges spousal rape but keeps victim of rape as only women. Prescribes 1-2 years or more in prison if convicted. Law could be beneficial to bisexual and queer persons The Civil Code does not allow gender marker change Mozambiquan National Strategic Plan 2015-2020; The HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as key population. They are normally integrated into the data of MSM and as such are not catered to as they have very nuanced vulnerabilities. Hate crime legislation was considered under the revised penal code and Criminal procedure act process but nothing was included in the final draft Family law considers only male -female unions based on assigned sex at birth. Same sex unions or marriages are considered legally non-existent HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as a key population. They are typically integrated with MSM data and, as such, are not attended to, as they present very different vulnerabilities. The Labor Law 23/2007 provides anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation, but LGBTIQ+ people do not self-identify in the public or private sectors due to fear of stigma and discrimination. Implementation: Proper rollout and implementation of these revisions with public education, trainings of ministries, sectoral goals for government institutions with monitoring and evaluation targets in place. –Revise and update Criminal Procedure Code to align with Revised Penal code. Amendment of Law 8/91 should be amended to align with article 52 of the constitution and Lambda and other LGBTIQ+ organizations allowed to register. Investment in work place sensitization and moral clarification trainings and exercises in public and private sectors. Inclusive implementation of the law. Inclusion and Implementation: recognition of unmarried partner in provisions, not to be just heterosexual but could be people of diverse gender and sexual orientation. Implementation and enforcement of law especially around sexual harassment and intimate partner violence. Specifically male rape should be acknowledged in amendment. Amendment: Civil code should allow persons to change their gender marker as it matches their gender identity. Amendment and Inclusion; trans women should have their data disaggregated from MSM and treated as a whole group with their peculiar vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS Drafting and Adoption: The parliament should draft and adopt an encompassing holistic Bill that offers protection from all kinds of hate crime from violent hate speech, cyber bullying, mob attacks, extortion etc. of vulnerable groups. Amendment: law should be amended to be inclusive of unions of persons regardless of sex orientation, gender identity. Inclusion of trans people in the National strategic plan. Revision of the law on shares, thus enabling the registration of openly LGBT NGOs, without changing their purpose of work Provide anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation in the workplace The Civil Code must allow people to change their sex marker, allowing them to identify in accordance with their gender identity. Government policy: Strongest evidence lies in administrative and programme policy shifts. Engagement with World Bank actors, MUVA, LAMBDA, and public stakeholders helped improve inclusion within economic development and employment systems. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes provided evidence used to shape policy responses. Private sector: The BeFriendly App incentivized and formalized inclusive business practices, while private sector forums encouraged company-level inclusion standards. By-laws: Some municipal/local commitments emerged through provincial engagement. International: Development partner commitments influenced through advocacy and evidence-based dialogue. Revised Penal Code 2015; Multi-issue, intersectional movement formed called the “Platform” comprising of a broad civil society coalition from the women movement, abortion rights movement, academics, LGBTIQ+ and feminist movement came together to intensively lobby for the revisions to the code and with each iteration of the drafts they raise concerns until the version had a palatable percentage of their recommended adjustments. The final version has updates on the sexual offences law; decriminalization of consensual same sex acts and repeal of old era sodomy laws. Laws of association - law 8/91; This law makes the registration of LGBTIQ+ organizations a challenge. Lambda, an LGBTIQ+ organisation of Mozambique has attempted to register as a local NGO since 2008. It has gone through several process that includes petitions to the ombudsman which guaranteed an audience with Minister of Justice, to no avail. In 2017 The Constitutional Council ruled that the clause being used to refuse registration of Lambda is unconstitutional. The clause suggests refusal of registration of organizations that go against moral, social order or that offends. The Constitutional council further ruled that the clause contradicts article 52 of the constitution that excludes only armed organization which are military that promote violence, racism and xenophobia are refused registration. Lambda is still yet to be registered. Employment Law 23/2007; Offers anti-discriminatory protections based on sexual orientation but LGBTIQ+ persons do not self-identify in public or private sectors because of fear of stigma and discrimination Domestic Violence Law 2009; Acknowledges spousal rape but keeps victim of rape as only women. Prescribes 1-2 years or more in prison if convicted. Law could be beneficial to bisexual and queer persons The Civil Code does not allow gender marker change Mozambiquan National Strategic Plan 2015-2020; The HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as key population. They are normally integrated into the data of MSM and as such are not catered to as they have very nuanced vulnerabilities. Hate crime legislation was considered under the revised penal code and Criminal procedure act process but nothing was included in the final draft Family law considers only male -female unions based on assigned sex at birth. Same sex unions or marriages are considered legally non-existent HIV/AIDS policies do not recognize transgender women as a key population. They are typically integrated with MSM data and, as such, are not attended to, as they present very different vulnerabilities. The Labor Law 23/2007 provides anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation, but LGBTIQ+ people do not self-identify in the public or private sectors due to fear of stigma and discrimination. Implementation: Proper rollout and implementation of these revisions with public education, trainings of ministries, sectoral goals for government institutions with monitoring and evaluation targets in place. –Revise and update Criminal Procedure Code to align with Revised Penal code. Amendment of Law 8/91 should be amended to align with article 52 of the constitution and Lambda and other LGBTIQ+ organizations allowed to register. Investment in work place sensitization and moral clarification trainings and exercises in public and private sectors. Inclusive implementation of the law. Inclusion and Implementation: recognition of unmarried partner in provisions, not to be just heterosexual but could be people of diverse gender and sexual orientation. Implementation and enforcement of law especially around sexual harassment and intimate partner violence. Specifically male rape should be acknowledged in amendment. Amendment: Civil code should allow persons to change their gender marker as it matches their gender identity. Amendment and Inclusion; trans women should have their data disaggregated from MSM and treated as a whole group with their peculiar vulnerabilities to HIV/AIDS Drafting and Adoption: The parliament should draft and adopt an encompassing holistic Bill that offers protection from all kinds of hate crime from violent hate speech, cyber bullying, mob attacks, extortion etc. of vulnerable groups. Amendment: law should be amended to be inclusive of unions of persons regardless of sex orientation, gender identity. Inclusion of trans people in the National strategic plan. Revision of the law on shares, thus enabling the registration of openly LGBT NGOs, without changing their purpose of work Provide anti-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation in the workplace The Civil Code must allow people to change their sex marker, allowing them to identify in accordance with their gender identity. Government policy: Strongest evidence lies in administrative and programme policy shifts. Engagement with World Bank actors, MUVA, LAMBDA, and public stakeholders helped improve inclusion within economic development and employment systems. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes provided evidence used to shape policy responses. Private sector: The BeFriendly App incentivized and formalized inclusive business practices, while private sector forums encouraged company-level inclusion standards. By-laws: Some municipal/local commitments emerged through provincial engagement. International: Development partner commitments influenced through advocacy and evidence-based dialogue. Public policies not inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people. Weak reference to community cases of human rights violations. Recognition of the social name and gender identity of Trans people. Stigma and discrimination in access to education by the LGBTQIA+ community. Violation of human rights. Public awareness about the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in the country. Recognition of the social name and gender identity of Trans people Inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in different sectors (health, education, employment, entrepreneurship and business sustainability). Weak dissemination of content on human rights from the LGBTQI+ community. Mass media stance in disseminating content related to the LGBTQIA+ community. Misinformation and myths surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community. Weak engagement of key populations in civic and decision-making spaces Influence inclusion of LBTQ in socio-economic development and empowerment programs National advocacy was combined with one of the strongest decentralized influence models. National advocacy linked to World Bank and broader economic policy environments. Alliances were strengthened with MUVA, LAMBDA, private sector actors, and government-related entities. The BeFriendly App was developed to map inclusive businesses nationally. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes generated evidence for advocacy and norm-change strategies. Religious and national dialogue platforms also influenced broader public agendas. Sub-nationally, actions took place across Maputo, Sofala, Manica, Zambézia, and Nampula. These included radio debates in Mocuba, violence prevention workshops in Quelimane, journalist trainings, community dialogues with religious leaders, youth entrepreneurship forums, local business networking, safe-space dialogues, and local leadership strengthening. Public policies not inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people. Weak reference to community cases of human rights violations. Recognition of the social name and gender identity of Trans people. Stigma and discrimination in access to education by the LGBTQIA+ community. Violation of human rights. Public awareness about the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in the country. Recognition of the social name and gender identity of Trans people Inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in different sectors (health, education, employment, entrepreneurship and business sustainability). Weak dissemination of content on human rights from the LGBTQI+ community. Mass media stance in disseminating content related to the LGBTQIA+ community. Misinformation and myths surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community. Weak engagement of key populations in civic and decision-making spaces Influence inclusion of LBTQ in socio-economic development and empowerment programs National advocacy was combined with one of the strongest decentralized influence models. National advocacy linked to World Bank and broader economic policy environments. Alliances were strengthened with MUVA, LAMBDA, private sector actors, and government-related entities. The BeFriendly App was developed to map inclusive businesses nationally. Research on anti-LGBT attitudes generated evidence for advocacy and norm-change strategies. Religious and national dialogue platforms also influenced broader public agendas. Sub-nationally, actions took place across Maputo, Sofala, Manica, Zambézia, and Nampula. These included radio debates in Mocuba, violence prevention workshops in Quelimane, journalist trainings, community dialogues with religious leaders, youth entrepreneurship forums, local business networking, safe-space dialogues, and local leadership strengthening. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Namibia Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation Common Law: Sodomy Law is a common law offence that stipulates that anal sex between men is unlawful. No provision in law for women, trans and intersex persons. Criminal Procedure Act; Relates to arrest under the common law. It mandates arrest without a warrant and use of deadly force if warranted. Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act is operational. Allows for change of gender markers when transgender person has undergone gender affirming procedures and can provide evidence medically. Immigration Act; Act is operational. The Act limits immigration protection and privileges to heterosexual couples and families. The Act is not protective of refugees fleeing their country based on hostile and criminalizing SOGIESC laws Labour Act 2007; There is a lack of anti-discriminatory protections for LGBTIQ+ persons at workspaces Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007; There is a lack of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons within the Act. The hate Speech Bill has been introduced in parliament and currently undergoing a hearing. The Bill has provisions for protections for LGBTIQ+ persons and can be used to extend protections against hate crimes. A bill has been drafted by CSOs and was submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman. Namibia currently does not recognise same sex marriages conducted legally outside of the country and does not grant the same rights to same sex partners of Namibians as opposed to heterosexual marriages. Namibia is currently denying citizenship to a son of Namibian man and his Mexican husband by right of descent. The child was born through surrogacy in South Africa. The ruling by High Court to award the child citizenship was overturned by the Supreme Court in March on a technicality. Resolution 275 was passed in 2014 at the ACHPR. It is currently not domesticated. Namibia took note of 7 recommendations on their last UPR round. They did not accept any and hence have not implemented any new recommendations. Blocking/ Repeal: The goal is for the Ministry of Justice to act on the recommendations of the Law Reform and Development Commission which includes setting aside the sodomy law. We wish to see the sodomy law repealed and scrapped as well the prohibition of "unnatural sexual offenses" Amendment and Inclusion: Change of gender markers should be by choice and not by any invasive medical affirmative procedure. Amendment: The Immigration Act needs to be amended to offer equal protection for all Namibians irrespective of gender identity or sexual orientation. Protections should be extended to refugees. Revision and Amendment: The Labour Act 2007 need to be revised to be inclusive of protections of LGBTIQ+ persons while seeking for work and who are currently in employment. Amendment: Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007 should be amended to be inclusive of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons Adoption: Fast-tracked adoption of the Hate Speech Bill. To see the Hate Speech Bill adopted and implemented. Recognitions of same-sex marriages and immigrations rights to non-Namibian partners conducted legally outside of Namibia. Respect for the right to family and the right to citizenship regardless of parents' orientation. Domestication: Implementation of resolution 275 with violence and violation protections for SOGIESC. Acceptance and adoption: Implementation of the 7 previous and any new UPR recommendations. To repeal restrictive laws around gender and sexuality and to strengthen the advocacy around HIV among Key Populations. A major substantive gain was achieved through the High Court ruling; however, no additional reforms (labour protections, domestic‑violence law amendments, immigration or gender‑marker reforms) progressed during the period. Law: Legal Gender Recognition and civil registration reforms advanced through parliamentary engagement, legal analysis, coalition advocacy, and technical dialogue. Marriage Act / Civil Registration reform debates kept equality provisions active. Government policy: Ombudsman and UNDP Inclusive Governance processes opened policy reform channels through workshops and stakeholder submissions. International: Treaty accountability and international human rights commitments were strengthened through reporting and external engagement. Parliamentary workshop with 20 MPs was a key influence step. Common Law: Sodomy Law is a common law offence that stipulates that anal sex between men is unlawful. No provision in law for women, trans and intersex persons. Criminal Procedure Act; Relates to arrest under the common law. It mandates arrest without a warrant and use of deadly force if warranted. Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act is operational. Allows for change of gender markers when transgender person has undergone gender affirming procedures and can provide evidence medically. Immigration Act; Act is operational. The Act limits immigration protection and privileges to heterosexual couples and families. The Act is not protective of refugees fleeing their country based on hostile and criminalizing SOGIESC laws Labour Act 2007; There is a lack of anti-discriminatory protections for LGBTIQ+ persons at workspaces Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007; There is a lack of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons within the Act. The hate Speech Bill has been introduced in parliament and currently undergoing a hearing. The Bill has provisions for protections for LGBTIQ+ persons and can be used to extend protections against hate crimes. A bill has been drafted by CSOs and was submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman. Namibia currently does not recognise same sex marriages conducted legally outside of the country and does not grant the same rights to same sex partners of Namibians as opposed to heterosexual marriages. Namibia is currently denying citizenship to a son of Namibian man and his Mexican husband by right of descent. The child was born through surrogacy in South Africa. The ruling by High Court to award the child citizenship was overturned by the Supreme Court in March on a technicality. Resolution 275 was passed in 2014 at the ACHPR. It is currently not domesticated. Namibia took note of 7 recommendations on their last UPR round. They did not accept any and hence have not implemented any new recommendations. Blocking/ Repeal: The goal is for the Ministry of Justice to act on the recommendations of the Law Reform and Development Commission which includes setting aside the sodomy law. We wish to see the sodomy law repealed and scrapped as well the prohibition of "unnatural sexual offenses" Amendment and Inclusion: Change of gender markers should be by choice and not by any invasive medical affirmative procedure. Amendment: The Immigration Act needs to be amended to offer equal protection for all Namibians irrespective of gender identity or sexual orientation. Protections should be extended to refugees. Revision and Amendment: The Labour Act 2007 need to be revised to be inclusive of protections of LGBTIQ+ persons while seeking for work and who are currently in employment. Amendment: Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007 should be amended to be inclusive of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons Adoption: Fast-tracked adoption of the Hate Speech Bill. To see the Hate Speech Bill adopted and implemented. Recognitions of same-sex marriages and immigrations rights to non-Namibian partners conducted legally outside of Namibia. Respect for the right to family and the right to citizenship regardless of parents' orientation. Domestication: Implementation of resolution 275 with violence and violation protections for SOGIESC. Acceptance and adoption: Implementation of the 7 previous and any new UPR recommendations. To repeal restrictive laws around gender and sexuality and to strengthen the advocacy around HIV among Key Populations. A major substantive gain was achieved through the High Court ruling; however, no additional reforms (labour protections, domestic‑violence law amendments, immigration or gender‑marker reforms) progressed during the period. Law: Legal Gender Recognition and civil registration reforms advanced through parliamentary engagement, legal analysis, coalition advocacy, and technical dialogue. Marriage Act / Civil Registration reform debates kept equality provisions active. Government policy: Ombudsman and UNDP Inclusive Governance processes opened policy reform channels through workshops and stakeholder submissions. International: Treaty accountability and international human rights commitments were strengthened through reporting and external engagement. Parliamentary workshop with 20 MPs was a key influence step. Common Law: Sodomy Law is a common law offence that stipulates that anal sex between men is unlawful. No provision in law for women, trans and intersex persons. Criminal Procedure Act; Relates to arrest under the common law. It mandates arrest without a warrant and use of deadly force if warranted. Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act is operational. Allows for change of gender markers when transgender person has undergone gender affirming procedures and can provide evidence medically. Immigration Act; Act is operational. The Act limits immigration protection and privileges to heterosexual couples and families. The Act is not protective of refugees fleeing their country based on hostile and criminalizing SOGIESC laws Labour Act 2007; There is a lack of anti-discriminatory protections for LGBTIQ+ persons at workspaces Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007; There is a lack of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons within the Act. The hate Speech Bill has been introduced in parliament and currently undergoing a hearing. The Bill has provisions for protections for LGBTIQ+ persons and can be used to extend protections against hate crimes. A bill has been drafted by CSOs and was submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman. Namibia currently does not recognise same sex marriages conducted legally outside of the country and does not grant the same rights to same sex partners of Namibians as opposed to heterosexual marriages. Namibia is currently denying citizenship to a son of Namibian man and his Mexican husband by right of descent. The child was born through surrogacy in South Africa. The ruling by High Court to award the child citizenship was overturned by the Supreme Court in March on a technicality. Resolution 275 was passed in 2014 at the ACHPR. It is currently not domesticated. Namibia took note of 7 recommendations on their last UPR round. They did not accept any and hence have not implemented any new recommendations. Blocking/ Repeal: The goal is for the Ministry of Justice to act on the recommendations of the Law Reform and Development Commission which includes setting aside the sodomy law. We wish to see the sodomy law repealed and scrapped as well the prohibition of "unnatural sexual offenses" Amendment and Inclusion: Change of gender markers should be by choice and not by any invasive medical affirmative procedure. Amendment: The Immigration Act needs to be amended to offer equal protection for all Namibians irrespective of gender identity or sexual orientation. Protections should be extended to refugees. Revision and Amendment: The Labour Act 2007 need to be revised to be inclusive of protections of LGBTIQ+ persons while seeking for work and who are currently in employment. Amendment: Combating of Domestic Violence Act 2007 should be amended to be inclusive of protections for LGBTIQ+ persons Adoption: Fast-tracked adoption of the Hate Speech Bill. To see the Hate Speech Bill adopted and implemented. Recognitions of same-sex marriages and immigrations rights to non-Namibian partners conducted legally outside of Namibia. Respect for the right to family and the right to citizenship regardless of parents' orientation. Domestication: Implementation of resolution 275 with violence and violation protections for SOGIESC. Acceptance and adoption: Implementation of the 7 previous and any new UPR recommendations. To repeal restrictive laws around gender and sexuality and to strengthen the advocacy around HIV among Key Populations. A major substantive gain was achieved through the High Court ruling; however, no additional reforms (labour protections, domestic‑violence law amendments, immigration or gender‑marker reforms) progressed during the period. Law: Legal Gender Recognition and civil registration reforms advanced through parliamentary engagement, legal analysis, coalition advocacy, and technical dialogue. Marriage Act / Civil Registration reform debates kept equality provisions active. Government policy: Ombudsman and UNDP Inclusive Governance processes opened policy reform channels through workshops and stakeholder submissions. International: Treaty accountability and international human rights commitments were strengthened through reporting and external engagement. Parliamentary workshop with 20 MPs was a key influence step. Lack of Laws and policies catered to the LGBTQI+ community leads to marginalisation and exclusion. Restrictive laws surrounding the LGBTQI+ community poses a threat towards engaging with HIV and advocacy strategies within the country. Restrictive laws surrounding the LGBTQI+ community poses a threat towards engaging with HIV and advocacy strategies within the country. Marginalisation and disenfranchisement happen most in rural communities due to lack of information, misinformation and misconceptions around the LGBTQI+ community. "Parents Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays" (PFLAG) discussion with local communities address these issues and provide space for community building and support. To influence policy and law reform to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ Community; To increase awareness and understanding of Namibian LGBT civil society on a range of legal and public policy issues that affect their lives; To explore gaps, challenges, and opportunities related to the capacity and other needs (incl. literacy, knowledge, and skills) of Namibian LGBT civil society to procedurally influence a broad range of public policy and laws; To explore the potential for collaborative action amongst a range of LGBT civil society actors to influence public policy and law affecting LGBT persons in Namibia. To influence policy and law reform to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ Community. Address the stigma and misconceptions around the LGBTQI+ community while building public support and safe communities / spaces. Notable agenda‑setting occurred through constitutional‑literacy workshops, parliamentary engagement, and participation in regional LGR processes; sub‑national target fully met. CoA facilitated a workshop with approximately 20 Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff from key standing committees including Constitutional & Legal Affairs, Gender, Social and Economic Affairs. Collaboration with the UNDP Inclusive Governance Project and Ombudsman representatives advanced Legal Gender Recognition discussions. National engagement around the Marriage Act, Civil Registration Act, and treaty accountability kept LGBTQI+ rights on the legal agenda. Participation at ILGA World Conference amplified Namibia internationally. The “Moffie Met ’n Plan” campaign used culture to shift national discourse and voter participation narratives. Sub-nationally, CoA meetings in Okahandja and Walvis Bay shaped local priorities. The YFEM guesthouse in Okahandja functioned as a safe house, meeting venue, and income-generating resilience hub. Lack of Laws and policies catered to the LGBTQI+ community leads to marginalisation and exclusion. Restrictive laws surrounding the LGBTQI+ community poses a threat towards engaging with HIV and advocacy strategies within the country. Restrictive laws surrounding the LGBTQI+ community poses a threat towards engaging with HIV and advocacy strategies within the country. Marginalisation and disenfranchisement happen most in rural communities due to lack of information, misinformation and misconceptions around the LGBTQI+ community. "Parents Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays" (PFLAG) discussion with local communities address these issues and provide space for community building and support. To influence policy and law reform to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ Community; To increase awareness and understanding of Namibian LGBT civil society on a range of legal and public policy issues that affect their lives; To explore gaps, challenges, and opportunities related to the capacity and other needs (incl. literacy, knowledge, and skills) of Namibian LGBT civil society to procedurally influence a broad range of public policy and laws; To explore the potential for collaborative action amongst a range of LGBT civil society actors to influence public policy and law affecting LGBT persons in Namibia. To influence policy and law reform to be inclusive of the LGBTQI+ Community. Address the stigma and misconceptions around the LGBTQI+ community while building public support and safe communities / spaces. Notable agenda‑setting occurred through constitutional‑literacy workshops, parliamentary engagement, and participation in regional LGR processes; sub‑national target fully met. CoA facilitated a workshop with approximately 20 Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff from key standing committees including Constitutional & Legal Affairs, Gender, Social and Economic Affairs. Collaboration with the UNDP Inclusive Governance Project and Ombudsman representatives advanced Legal Gender Recognition discussions. National engagement around the Marriage Act, Civil Registration Act, and treaty accountability kept LGBTQI+ rights on the legal agenda. Participation at ILGA World Conference amplified Namibia internationally. The “Moffie Met ’n Plan” campaign used culture to shift national discourse and voter participation narratives. Sub-nationally, CoA meetings in Okahandja and Walvis Bay shaped local priorities. The YFEM guesthouse in Okahandja functioned as a safe house, meeting venue, and income-generating resilience hub. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Kenya Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation High Court of Kenya has refused an order to declare these sections unconstitutional. There is a higher chance to have more stringent laws with 2022 being an election year, and with the opposition being highly funded. The National Gay Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) attained registration as a non-profit organization in 2019 after a protracted legal battle with the NGO Coordination Board. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). No more laws coming up to create more barriers and that COA can secure the rights that currently exist. This would strengthen sustainable access to enabling legal and policy frameworks. Having at least two/three more LGBTIQ+ organizations registered within the program period will reduce barriers to freedom, of expression and association. Greater inclusion of intersex in policy and practice. CSOs to continue advocating for the prioritization, planning and resource allocation to cater for the unique needs of intersex people given their recognition. No statutory reforms occurred, but a significant jurisprudential outcome advanced CSO goals by enabling formal registration; reflects legal‑system engagement without legislative change. Laws: Supreme Court freedom of association ruling upheld rights of LGBTQ+ associations after sustained strategic litigation, coalition legal support, public mobilization, and constitutional argumentation. Additional transgender and intersex rights cases improved jurisprudence. Government policy: KNCHR/IPICC processes advanced intersex administrative reforms through consultations, evidence submissions, and technical working groups. Private sector: World Bank economic inclusion advocacy influenced institutional inclusion approaches. By-laws: County inclusion measures and local administrative commitments emerged after stakeholder sensitization. International: UPR coalition of 52 organizations secured inclusion of recommendations through shadow reporting and diplomatic engagement. High Court of Kenya has refused an order to declare these sections unconstitutional. There is a higher chance to have more stringent laws with 2022 being an election year, and with the opposition being highly funded. The National Gay Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) attained registration as a non-profit organization in 2019 after a protracted legal battle with the NGO Coordination Board. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). No more laws coming up to create more barriers and that COA can secure the rights that currently exist. This would strengthen sustainable access to enabling legal and policy frameworks. Having at least two/three more LGBTIQ+ organizations registered within the program period will reduce barriers to freedom, of expression and association. Greater inclusion of intersex in policy and practice. CSOs to continue advocating for the prioritization, planning and resource allocation to cater for the unique needs of intersex people given their recognition. No statutory reforms occurred, but a significant jurisprudential outcome advanced CSO goals by enabling formal registration; reflects legal‑system engagement without legislative change. Laws: Supreme Court freedom of association ruling upheld rights of LGBTQ+ associations after sustained strategic litigation, coalition legal support, public mobilization, and constitutional argumentation. Additional transgender and intersex rights cases improved jurisprudence. Government policy: KNCHR/IPICC processes advanced intersex administrative reforms through consultations, evidence submissions, and technical working groups. Private sector: World Bank economic inclusion advocacy influenced institutional inclusion approaches. By-laws: County inclusion measures and local administrative commitments emerged after stakeholder sensitization. International: UPR coalition of 52 organizations secured inclusion of recommendations through shadow reporting and diplomatic engagement. High Court of Kenya has refused an order to declare these sections unconstitutional. There is a higher chance to have more stringent laws with 2022 being an election year, and with the opposition being highly funded. The National Gay Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) attained registration as a non-profit organization in 2019 after a protracted legal battle with the NGO Coordination Board. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). No more laws coming up to create more barriers and that COA can secure the rights that currently exist. This would strengthen sustainable access to enabling legal and policy frameworks. Having at least two/three more LGBTIQ+ organizations registered within the program period will reduce barriers to freedom, of expression and association. Greater inclusion of intersex in policy and practice. CSOs to continue advocating for the prioritization, planning and resource allocation to cater for the unique needs of intersex people given their recognition. No statutory reforms occurred, but a significant jurisprudential outcome advanced CSO goals by enabling formal registration; reflects legal‑system engagement without legislative change. Laws: Supreme Court freedom of association ruling upheld rights of LGBTQ+ associations after sustained strategic litigation, coalition legal support, public mobilization, and constitutional argumentation. Additional transgender and intersex rights cases improved jurisprudence. Government policy: KNCHR/IPICC processes advanced intersex administrative reforms through consultations, evidence submissions, and technical working groups. Private sector: World Bank economic inclusion advocacy influenced institutional inclusion approaches. By-laws: County inclusion measures and local administrative commitments emerged after stakeholder sensitization. International: UPR coalition of 52 organizations secured inclusion of recommendations through shadow reporting and diplomatic engagement. High Court of Kenya has refused an order to declare these sections unconstitutional. There is a higher chance to have more stringent laws with 2022 being an election year, and with the opposition being highly funded. The National Gay Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) attained registration as a non-profit organization in 2019 after a protracted legal battle with the NGO Coordination Board. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). No more laws coming up to create more barriers and that COA can secure the rights that currently exist. This would strengthen sustainable access to enabling legal and policy frameworks. Having at least two/three more LGBTIQ+ organizations registered within the program period will reduce barriers to freedom, of expression and association. Greater inclusion of intersex in policy and practice. CSOs to continue advocating for the prioritization, planning and resource allocation to cater for the unique needs of intersex people given their recognition. No statutory reforms occurred, but a significant jurisprudential outcome advanced CSO goals by enabling formal registration; reflects legal‑system engagement without legislative change. Laws: Supreme Court freedom of association ruling upheld rights of LGBTQ+ associations after sustained strategic litigation, coalition legal support, public mobilization, and constitutional argumentation. Additional transgender and intersex rights cases improved jurisprudence. Government policy: KNCHR/IPICC processes advanced intersex administrative reforms through consultations, evidence submissions, and technical working groups. Private sector: World Bank economic inclusion advocacy influenced institutional inclusion approaches. By-laws: County inclusion measures and local administrative commitments emerged after stakeholder sensitization. International: UPR coalition of 52 organizations secured inclusion of recommendations through shadow reporting and diplomatic engagement. High Court of Kenya has refused an order to declare these sections unconstitutional. There is a higher chance to have more stringent laws with 2022 being an election year, and with the opposition being highly funded. The National Gay Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) attained registration as a non-profit organization in 2019 after a protracted legal battle with the NGO Coordination Board. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). No more laws coming up to create more barriers and that COA can secure the rights that currently exist. This would strengthen sustainable access to enabling legal and policy frameworks. Having at least two/three more LGBTIQ+ organizations registered within the program period will reduce barriers to freedom, of expression and association. Greater inclusion of intersex in policy and practice. CSOs to continue advocating for the prioritization, planning and resource allocation to cater for the unique needs of intersex people given their recognition. No statutory reforms occurred, but a significant jurisprudential outcome advanced CSO goals by enabling formal registration; reflects legal‑system engagement without legislative change. Laws: Supreme Court freedom of association ruling upheld rights of LGBTQ+ associations after sustained strategic litigation, coalition legal support, public mobilization, and constitutional argumentation. Additional transgender and intersex rights cases improved jurisprudence. Government policy: KNCHR/IPICC processes advanced intersex administrative reforms through consultations, evidence submissions, and technical working groups. Private sector: World Bank economic inclusion advocacy influenced institutional inclusion approaches. By-laws: County inclusion measures and local administrative commitments emerged after stakeholder sensitization. International: UPR coalition of 52 organizations secured inclusion of recommendations through shadow reporting and diplomatic engagement. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Participate and engage in at least two international instruments to lobby for LGBQ inclusion. Influence community leaders to be more supportive of LGBTIQ+ people and their safety and security CSOs succeeded in creating advocacy and engagement spaces at all required levels, contributing to visibility and agenda‑setting. Kenya emerged as the most mature multi-level influence ecosystem. Supreme Court freedom of association rulings shifted national debate on LGBTQ+ civic space. Intersex Bill consultations through KNCHR/IPICC placed intersex rights within state policy discourse. National UPR shadow processes convened 52 organisations, elevating GSM priorities into Kenya’s international human rights review. World Bank Spring and Annual Meetings positioned Kenyan LGBTQ+ economic inclusion within development finance agendas. National anti-hostility coalition strategy spaces shaped coordinated responses to backlash. Theologian dialogues and journalist roundtables influenced elite discourse. Sub-nationally, Eldoret, Kisumu and Malindi LILO workshops created local dialogue spaces. KYDESA sensitized 35 county-level stakeholders including judiciary, law enforcement and opinion leaders. Coastal economic inclusion assessments brought LGBTQ+ livelihoods concerns into local development conversations. Kenya become the first African country to incorporate an intersex category in national census. Members of Parliament have approved the first intersex to serve as a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Participate and engage in at least two international instruments to lobby for LGBQ inclusion. Influence community leaders to be more supportive of LGBTIQ+ people and their safety and security CSOs succeeded in creating advocacy and engagement spaces at all required levels, contributing to visibility and agenda‑setting. Kenya emerged as the most mature multi-level influence ecosystem. Supreme Court freedom of association rulings shifted national debate on LGBTQ+ civic space. Intersex Bill consultations through KNCHR/IPICC placed intersex rights within state policy discourse. National UPR shadow processes convened 52 organisations, elevating GSM priorities into Kenya’s international human rights review. World Bank Spring and Annual Meetings positioned Kenyan LGBTQ+ economic inclusion within development finance agendas. National anti-hostility coalition strategy spaces shaped coordinated responses to backlash. Theologian dialogues and journalist roundtables influenced elite discourse. Sub-nationally, Eldoret, Kisumu and Malindi LILO workshops created local dialogue spaces. KYDESA sensitized 35 county-level stakeholders including judiciary, law enforcement and opinion leaders. Coastal economic inclusion assessments brought LGBTQ+ livelihoods concerns into local development conversations. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Rwanda Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation Creating awareness among church leaders, community members and government authorities to reduce stigma and discrimination among the LGBTQ+ community members CSOs are lobbying and advocating for the Rwandan Government to accept and implement the UPR Report Low level of awareness by the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of their rights as equal citizens in Rwanda There exists stigma and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ community members in the provision of health services LGBTIQ+ Organizations and CSOs leaders are working mostly on their own. Need for collaboration/formation of COA and participation in benchmarking activities to learn from other CSOs in the region. Collaborative engagements with church and religious leaders, government and local authorities and community members to ensure full inclusion of LGBTIQ+ in all social aspects of lives that fully respect their human rights Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations are invited to UPR sessions from initial to final stages; their inputs are included in the UPR report. LGBTIQ+ community members in Rwanda are fully aware of their rights as full citizens of Rwanda, where they are able to engage in nation-building opportunities just like any other Rwandan Healthcare providers ensure equity and Inclusion of LGBTIQ+ community members in access to healthcare services Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations form coalitions to strengthen their respective and joining networks with partial partners and donors in Rwanda, in the East African Region, and globally. Government policy: Inclusion pathways were stronger through institutional and workplace systems than public law reform. CoA engagement with national coordination spaces and professional forums normalized inclusion practices. Private sector: Workplace Pride-linked roundtables and employer dialogues encouraged workplace inclusion standards and non-discrimination practices. International agreements: Global linking and learning processes strengthened alignment with international inclusion norms. Creating awareness among church leaders, community members and government authorities to reduce stigma and discrimination among the LGBTQ+ community members CSOs are lobbying and advocating for the Rwandan Government to accept and implement the UPR Report Low level of awareness by the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of their rights as equal citizens in Rwanda There exists stigma and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ community members in the provision of health services LGBTIQ+ Organizations and CSOs leaders are working mostly on their own. Need for collaboration/formation of COA and participation in benchmarking activities to learn from other CSOs in the region. Collaborative engagements with church and religious leaders, government and local authorities and community members to ensure full inclusion of LGBTIQ+ in all social aspects of lives that fully respect their human rights Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations are invited to UPR sessions from initial to final stages; their inputs are included in the UPR report. LGBTIQ+ community members in Rwanda are fully aware of their rights as full citizens of Rwanda, where they are able to engage in nation-building opportunities just like any other Rwandan Healthcare providers ensure equity and Inclusion of LGBTIQ+ community members in access to healthcare services Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations form coalitions to strengthen their respective and joining networks with partial partners and donors in Rwanda, in the East African Region, and globally. Government policy: Inclusion pathways were stronger through institutional and workplace systems than public law reform. CoA engagement with national coordination spaces and professional forums normalized inclusion practices. Private sector: Workplace Pride-linked roundtables and employer dialogues encouraged workplace inclusion standards and non-discrimination practices. International agreements: Global linking and learning processes strengthened alignment with international inclusion norms. Creating awareness among church leaders, community members and government authorities to reduce stigma and discrimination among the LGBTQ+ community members CSOs are lobbying and advocating for the Rwandan Government to accept and implement the UPR Report Low level of awareness by the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of their rights as equal citizens in Rwanda There exists stigma and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ community members in the provision of health services LGBTIQ+ Organizations and CSOs leaders are working mostly on their own. Need for collaboration/formation of COA and participation in benchmarking activities to learn from other CSOs in the region. Collaborative engagements with church and religious leaders, government and local authorities and community members to ensure full inclusion of LGBTIQ+ in all social aspects of lives that fully respect their human rights Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations are invited to UPR sessions from initial to final stages; their inputs are included in the UPR report. LGBTIQ+ community members in Rwanda are fully aware of their rights as full citizens of Rwanda, where they are able to engage in nation-building opportunities just like any other Rwandan Healthcare providers ensure equity and Inclusion of LGBTIQ+ community members in access to healthcare services Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations form coalitions to strengthen their respective and joining networks with partial partners and donors in Rwanda, in the East African Region, and globally. Government policy: Inclusion pathways were stronger through institutional and workplace systems than public law reform. CoA engagement with national coordination spaces and professional forums normalized inclusion practices. Private sector: Workplace Pride-linked roundtables and employer dialogues encouraged workplace inclusion standards and non-discrimination practices. International agreements: Global linking and learning processes strengthened alignment with international inclusion norms. Creating awareness among church leaders, community members and government authorities to reduce stigma and discrimination among the LGBTQ+ community members CSOs are lobbying and advocating for the Rwandan Government to accept and implement the UPR Report Low level of awareness by the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of their rights as equal citizens in Rwanda There exists stigma and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ community members in the provision of health services LGBTIQ+ Organizations and CSOs leaders are working mostly on their own. Need for collaboration/formation of COA and participation in benchmarking activities to learn from other CSOs in the region. Collaborative engagements with church and religious leaders, government and local authorities and community members to ensure full inclusion of LGBTIQ+ in all social aspects of lives that fully respect their human rights Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations are invited to UPR sessions from initial to final stages; their inputs are included in the UPR report. LGBTIQ+ community members in Rwanda are fully aware of their rights as full citizens of Rwanda, where they are able to engage in nation-building opportunities just like any other Rwandan Healthcare providers ensure equity and Inclusion of LGBTIQ+ community members in access to healthcare services Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations form coalitions to strengthen their respective and joining networks with partial partners and donors in Rwanda, in the East African Region, and globally. Rwanda evidence leans more toward ecosystem preparation than overt policy confrontation. Agenda-setting spaces were created through Workplace Pride business roundtables, global linking and learning participation, and national coordination through CoA structures. These forums helped normalize LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional and alliance settings. PGMP processes also shifted internal movement governance and priority-setting. Sub-nationally, CoA member organizations such as MRA and HERO implemented funded local activities. Capacity-building workshops with 13 CoA members on M&E and safe working environments created localized leadership and advocacy readiness spaces. More evidence is organizational than direct policy influence, but strategically valuable for future reform pathways. Creating awareness among church leaders, community members and government authorities to reduce stigma and discrimination among the LGBTQ+ community members CSOs are lobbying and advocating for the Rwandan Government to accept and implement the UPR Report Low level of awareness by the LGBTIQ+ community in terms of their rights as equal citizens in Rwanda There exists stigma and discrimination of LGBTIQ+ community members in the provision of health services LGBTIQ+ Organizations and CSOs leaders are working mostly on their own. Need for collaboration/formation of COA and participation in benchmarking activities to learn from other CSOs in the region. Collaborative engagements with church and religious leaders, government and local authorities and community members to ensure full inclusion of LGBTIQ+ in all social aspects of lives that fully respect their human rights Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations are invited to UPR sessions from initial to final stages; their inputs are included in the UPR report. LGBTIQ+ community members in Rwanda are fully aware of their rights as full citizens of Rwanda, where they are able to engage in nation-building opportunities just like any other Rwandan Healthcare providers ensure equity and Inclusion of LGBTIQ+ community members in access to healthcare services Mainstream and LGBTI+ organizations form coalitions to strengthen their respective and joining networks with partial partners and donors in Rwanda, in the East African Region, and globally. Rwanda evidence leans more toward ecosystem preparation than overt policy confrontation. Agenda-setting spaces were created through Workplace Pride business roundtables, global linking and learning participation, and national coordination through CoA structures. These forums helped normalize LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional and alliance settings. PGMP processes also shifted internal movement governance and priority-setting. Sub-nationally, CoA member organizations such as MRA and HERO implemented funded local activities. Capacity-building workshops with 13 CoA members on M&E and safe working environments created localized leadership and advocacy readiness spaces. More evidence is organizational than direct policy influence, but strategically valuable for future reform pathways. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Other Countries Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation The Sexual Offenses Bill was on the 3rd of August 2021 rejected due to legal technicalities: sections of the bill duplicate the Penal Code. CSO's reviewing contentious provisions before its tabled back in parliament. Laws/bills created for the advancement of the rights of survivors and victims of Sexual Violence within and outside marriages. Strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity policies for LGBTIQ+ individuals. Legal progress achieved through key Constitutional Court ruling. Law: Advocacy and litigation efforts primarily focused on resisting harmful legal measures and defending rights. Legal coalitions, strategic coordination, and rights defense contributed to blocking or limiting wider harms. Government policy: Human Rights Commission engagement and SDG/HLPF advocacy improved institutional responsiveness. International agreements: Strong evidence here. Through HLPF, ACHPR, UN missions, PEPFAR and USAID engagements, CSOs secured public acknowledgments, commitments, and stronger alignment with international inclusion obligations. The Sexual Offenses Bill was on the 3rd of August 2021 rejected due to legal technicalities: sections of the bill duplicate the Penal Code. CSO's reviewing contentious provisions before its tabled back in parliament. Laws/bills created for the advancement of the rights of survivors and victims of Sexual Violence within and outside marriages. Strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity policies for LGBTIQ+ individuals. Legal progress achieved through key Constitutional Court ruling. Law: Advocacy and litigation efforts primarily focused on resisting harmful legal measures and defending rights. Legal coalitions, strategic coordination, and rights defense contributed to blocking or limiting wider harms. Government policy: Human Rights Commission engagement and SDG/HLPF advocacy improved institutional responsiveness. International agreements: Strong evidence here. Through HLPF, ACHPR, UN missions, PEPFAR and USAID engagements, CSOs secured public acknowledgments, commitments, and stronger alignment with international inclusion obligations. The Sexual Offenses Bill was on the 3rd of August 2021 rejected due to legal technicalities: sections of the bill duplicate the Penal Code. CSO's reviewing contentious provisions before its tabled back in parliament. Laws/bills created for the advancement of the rights of survivors and victims of Sexual Violence within and outside marriages. Strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity policies for LGBTIQ+ individuals. Legal progress achieved through key Constitutional Court ruling. Law: Advocacy and litigation efforts primarily focused on resisting harmful legal measures and defending rights. Legal coalitions, strategic coordination, and rights defense contributed to blocking or limiting wider harms. Government policy: Human Rights Commission engagement and SDG/HLPF advocacy improved institutional responsiveness. International agreements: Strong evidence here. Through HLPF, ACHPR, UN missions, PEPFAR and USAID engagements, CSOs secured public acknowledgments, commitments, and stronger alignment with international inclusion obligations. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Law: Legal empowerment and rights defense initiatives helped block discriminatory practices and sustain constitutional protections through strategic legal awareness and coalition pressure. Government policy: Engagement with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) helped improve institutional inclusion approaches. CSOs used policy dialogues, evidence sharing, and targeted advocacy visits. Private sector: Inclusion pathways were opened through economic empowerment engagement with employers and business actors. By-laws: State-level inclusion commitments and local administrative practices were influenced through state stakeholder forums. International: World Bank engagement helped integrate inclusion considerations into development programming. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Law: Legal empowerment and rights defense initiatives helped block discriminatory practices and sustain constitutional protections through strategic legal awareness and coalition pressure. Government policy: Engagement with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) helped improve institutional inclusion approaches. CSOs used policy dialogues, evidence sharing, and targeted advocacy visits. Private sector: Inclusion pathways were opened through economic empowerment engagement with employers and business actors. By-laws: State-level inclusion commitments and local administrative practices were influenced through state stakeholder forums. International: World Bank engagement helped integrate inclusion considerations into development programming. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Law: Legal empowerment and rights defense initiatives helped block discriminatory practices and sustain constitutional protections through strategic legal awareness and coalition pressure. Government policy: Engagement with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) helped improve institutional inclusion approaches. CSOs used policy dialogues, evidence sharing, and targeted advocacy visits. Private sector: Inclusion pathways were opened through economic empowerment engagement with employers and business actors. By-laws: State-level inclusion commitments and local administrative practices were influenced through state stakeholder forums. International: World Bank engagement helped integrate inclusion considerations into development programming. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Law: Legal empowerment and rights defense initiatives helped block discriminatory practices and sustain constitutional protections through strategic legal awareness and coalition pressure. Government policy: Engagement with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) helped improve institutional inclusion approaches. CSOs used policy dialogues, evidence sharing, and targeted advocacy visits. Private sector: Inclusion pathways were opened through economic empowerment engagement with employers and business actors. By-laws: State-level inclusion commitments and local administrative practices were influenced through state stakeholder forums. International: World Bank engagement helped integrate inclusion considerations into development programming. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Law: Legal empowerment and rights defense initiatives helped block discriminatory practices and sustain constitutional protections through strategic legal awareness and coalition pressure. Government policy: Engagement with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) helped improve institutional inclusion approaches. CSOs used policy dialogues, evidence sharing, and targeted advocacy visits. Private sector: Inclusion pathways were opened through economic empowerment engagement with employers and business actors. By-laws: State-level inclusion commitments and local administrative practices were influenced through state stakeholder forums. International: World Bank engagement helped integrate inclusion considerations into development programming. The constitutional review process that started in January 2010 brought out LGBTIQ+ rights and issues two specific findings and recommendations. -Right to equality and freedom from discrimination. The CRC indicated that sex and/or sexual orientation would not be included; it does not align with the majority African cultural values. - Reserved the complicated issue of LGBT rights to be determined by the Supreme Court, if the issue comes before the Court. The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights Family Values Bill was introduced in parliament in August 2021 and is currently going through readings and debates. The provisions and clauses within the bill are very draconian. The bill was introduced on a wrong premise of upholding traditional African values and alignment with the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights. It is against the African Commission Resolution 275 which prohibits violence and discrimination based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. The National HIV AND STI policy has been implemented since 2013. The policy protects men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people within the confines of accessing HIV services. It has in recent years further adopted a progressive stance towards MSM and trans persons by opening Drop-in Centres (DIC) which are counter spaces regarded as friendly towards a section of the LGBTIQ+ community (Trans and MSM/Gay) Domestic Violence Act was passed in 2007. Little is known about the policy by LGBTIQ+ civil society. There is a special unit within the police force to enforce the Act (Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). Mainstream feminist groups like Network for Women’s Rights and the members of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) involved. LGBTQI organizations are affiliated with these mainstream groups. Same sex marriage Prohibition Act was signed into law in 2014. There have been three test cases. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the Lagos high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. Block and or amend the non-inclusion of protections of LGBTIQ+ rights in the proposed constitutional amendments. -Challenge the current provisions of the Constitution and bill of rights in court on grounds of the right to equality and freedom from discrimination. Based on the provisions in international law, the African charter and Resolution 275 of the African Commission for human and People’s Rights Blocking/amendment of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill or watered down from its current form to allow the protection of the freedom of assembly and association and free space for CSOs supporting LGBTIQ+ rights to operate. Inclusion and Implementation of Resolution 275 of the African Commission and Peoples Right by the relevant authorities. Implementation of the law for it to be widely known by the LGBTIQ+ community. Institutions supporting the policy like the DOVVSU and CHRAJ that carry out the mandate of the Act supported to educate the community on the Act. Government policy: Evidence suggests gradual policy influence rather than direct legal reform. Socio-economic inclusion work and movement engagement helped keep anti-discrimination and inclusion concerns visible during a difficult political period. Leadership and coalition strengthening improved CSO capacity to influence state systems. International agreements: Representation in ILGA and related spaces helped sustain alignment with broader human rights commitments. The constitutional review process that started in January 2010 brought out LGBTIQ+ rights and issues two specific findings and recommendations. -Right to equality and freedom from discrimination. The CRC indicated that sex and/or sexual orientation would not be included; it does not align with the majority African cultural values. - Reserved the complicated issue of LGBT rights to be determined by the Supreme Court, if the issue comes before the Court. The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights Family Values Bill was introduced in parliament in August 2021 and is currently going through readings and debates. The provisions and clauses within the bill are very draconian. The bill was introduced on a wrong premise of upholding traditional African values and alignment with the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights. It is against the African Commission Resolution 275 which prohibits violence and discrimination based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. The National HIV AND STI policy has been implemented since 2013. The policy protects men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people within the confines of accessing HIV services. It has in recent years further adopted a progressive stance towards MSM and trans persons by opening Drop-in Centres (DIC) which are counter spaces regarded as friendly towards a section of the LGBTIQ+ community (Trans and MSM/Gay) Domestic Violence Act was passed in 2007. Little is known about the policy by LGBTIQ+ civil society. There is a special unit within the police force to enforce the Act (Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). Mainstream feminist groups like Network for Women’s Rights and the members of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) involved. LGBTQI organizations are affiliated with these mainstream groups. Same sex marriage Prohibition Act was signed into law in 2014. There have been three test cases. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the Lagos high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. Block and or amend the non-inclusion of protections of LGBTIQ+ rights in the proposed constitutional amendments. -Challenge the current provisions of the Constitution and bill of rights in court on grounds of the right to equality and freedom from discrimination. Based on the provisions in international law, the African charter and Resolution 275 of the African Commission for human and People’s Rights Blocking/amendment of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill or watered down from its current form to allow the protection of the freedom of assembly and association and free space for CSOs supporting LGBTIQ+ rights to operate. Inclusion and Implementation of Resolution 275 of the African Commission and Peoples Right by the relevant authorities. Implementation of the law for it to be widely known by the LGBTIQ+ community. Institutions supporting the policy like the DOVVSU and CHRAJ that carry out the mandate of the Act supported to educate the community on the Act. Government policy: Evidence suggests gradual policy influence rather than direct legal reform. Socio-economic inclusion work and movement engagement helped keep anti-discrimination and inclusion concerns visible during a difficult political period. Leadership and coalition strengthening improved CSO capacity to influence state systems. International agreements: Representation in ILGA and related spaces helped sustain alignment with broader human rights commitments. Article 534 of the Penal Code (1943) prohibits “Sexual Intercourse Against Nature” with a penalty of up to one-year imprisonment. Article 521 of the Penal Code (1943) criminalises gender expression by making it an offence for a man to “disguise himself as a woman”. The penalty for this offence is up to six years’ imprisonment. Article 534’s phrasing of “sexual intercourse against nature” is assumed to apply to LGBTIQ+ people. Despite the specific terms relating here to acts rather than identity, the law has been historically applied to individuals based on their assumed sexuality rather than evidence that they have engaged in same-sex practices. Article 521 is often applied to persecute trans* individuals. Morality laws; (Article 523, Article 526, Article 527 Articles 531 and 532 and Article 533); These laws prohibit, practicing and facilitating prostitution, luring the public into acts of depravity, relying on the prostitution of others, infringing public morals and ethics, and trading indecent material In recent years, arrests against LGBTIQ+ people have been increasing and despite progressive interpretations of the law. This potentially suggests that enforcers are not aware or appreciative of the recent progressive juridical rulings and interpretation of the law The law, including Article 534, is unevenly applied. Additional intersectional characteristics, like class and residency status, determine the degree of exposure individuals face towards the state. Interviewees maintained that discrimination increases if one were trans*, working-class, a displaced person, or sex-worker. Many individuals evidently fall within multiple categories Amendment and repealing the legal code and other broader socio-cultural constraints. Amendment/Repealing; A string of progressive court-level interpretations of Article 534 stretching back to 2009, indicate that there is room for the amendment and better legal Legislation; drafting new bills aligned with the recent interpretations of the laws and creating awareness of the same to the relevant authorities. Awareness/Sensitization; relevant authorities and agencies are aware of the necessary legislation and apply the same without discrimination. Discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community has inspired a need for mobilization among LGBTQIA+ activists in an attempt to diffuse awareness surrounding their basic rights. In addition, previous attempts undertaken by the community failed which inspired the need for adequate and efficient mobilization and training. Given harmful social media content which paints a negative picture of the LGBTQIA+ community, a need to generate awareness raising content surrounding LGBTQIA+ was identified. Engaging in public spaces is a crucial element in advocacy that helps bolsters the mission of the LGBTQI+ movement. Oftentimes, voices from the global south can easily be overlooked, especially in a global context where the multitude of conflicts is on an increasing hike. Legal engagement intentionally avoided because increased anti‑LGBTQI+ hostility made reforms unsafe; CSOs focused on community protection and legal‑risk mitigation instead. Government policy: the country’s strongest contribution was creation of enabling operational policy environments under crisis. Through the HO, unregistered LGBTQIA+ groups gained fiscal hosting, lawful fund management pathways, registration coaching, compliance systems, and safer participation mechanisms. These are significant governance-policy improvements in a context where formal reform was constrained. Roundtables with the LGBTQIA+ Task Force, UN Women, embassies, and humanitarian actors influenced humanitarian and service-delivery practices. International agreements: Continued engagement with ILGA, EGIDES, and rights networks helped sustain the alignment with international inclusion standards. Article 534 of the Penal Code (1943) prohibits “Sexual Intercourse Against Nature” with a penalty of up to one-year imprisonment. Article 521 of the Penal Code (1943) criminalises gender expression by making it an offence for a man to “disguise himself as a woman”. The penalty for this offence is up to six years’ imprisonment. Article 534’s phrasing of “sexual intercourse against nature” is assumed to apply to LGBTIQ+ people. Despite the specific terms relating here to acts rather than identity, the law has been historically applied to individuals based on their assumed sexuality rather than evidence that they have engaged in same-sex practices. Article 521 is often applied to persecute trans* individuals. Morality laws; (Article 523, Article 526, Article 527 Articles 531 and 532 and Article 533); These laws prohibit, practicing and facilitating prostitution, luring the public into acts of depravity, relying on the prostitution of others, infringing public morals and ethics, and trading indecent material In recent years, arrests against LGBTIQ+ people have been increasing and despite progressive interpretations of the law. This potentially suggests that enforcers are not aware or appreciative of the recent progressive juridical rulings and interpretation of the law The law, including Article 534, is unevenly applied. Additional intersectional characteristics, like class and residency status, determine the degree of exposure individuals face towards the state. Interviewees maintained that discrimination increases if one were trans*, working-class, a displaced person, or sex-worker. Many individuals evidently fall within multiple categories Amendment and repealing the legal code and other broader socio-cultural constraints. Amendment/Repealing; A string of progressive court-level interpretations of Article 534 stretching back to 2009, indicate that there is room for the amendment and better legal Legislation; drafting new bills aligned with the recent interpretations of the laws and creating awareness of the same to the relevant authorities. Awareness/Sensitization; relevant authorities and agencies are aware of the necessary legislation and apply the same without discrimination. Discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community has inspired a need for mobilization among LGBTQIA+ activists in an attempt to diffuse awareness surrounding their basic rights. In addition, previous attempts undertaken by the community failed which inspired the need for adequate and efficient mobilization and training. Given harmful social media content which paints a negative picture of the LGBTQIA+ community, a need to generate awareness raising content surrounding LGBTQIA+ was identified. Engaging in public spaces is a crucial element in advocacy that helps bolsters the mission of the LGBTQI+ movement. Oftentimes, voices from the global south can easily be overlooked, especially in a global context where the multitude of conflicts is on an increasing hike. Legal engagement intentionally avoided because increased anti‑LGBTQI+ hostility made reforms unsafe; CSOs focused on community protection and legal‑risk mitigation instead. Government policy: the country’s strongest contribution was creation of enabling operational policy environments under crisis. Through the HO, unregistered LGBTQIA+ groups gained fiscal hosting, lawful fund management pathways, registration coaching, compliance systems, and safer participation mechanisms. These are significant governance-policy improvements in a context where formal reform was constrained. Roundtables with the LGBTQIA+ Task Force, UN Women, embassies, and humanitarian actors influenced humanitarian and service-delivery practices. International agreements: Continued engagement with ILGA, EGIDES, and rights networks helped sustain the alignment with international inclusion standards. The Sexual Offenses Bill was on the 3rd of August 2021 rejected due to legal technicalities: sections of the bill duplicate the Penal Code. CSO's reviewing contentious provisions before its tabled back in parliament. Laws/bills created for the advancement of the rights of survivors and victims of Sexual Violence within and outside marriages. Strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity policies for LGBTIQ+ individuals. Achieved exceptional external influence under severe repression. Partners engaged the Prime Minister, Justice Ministry, Human Rights Commission, HLPF, ACHPR, UN missions, PEPFAR and USAID, securing public acknowledgments and agenda attention to exclusion and violence. Regional solidarity forums in Johannesburg, Lagos, Toronto and related spaces amplified civil society concerns. Globally, Strong agenda‑setting at all levels, including participation in regional Pan Africa ILGA and global Conference and extensive IDAHOBIT activities: The Sexual Offenses Bill was on the 3rd of August 2021 rejected due to legal technicalities: sections of the bill duplicate the Penal Code. CSO's reviewing contentious provisions before its tabled back in parliament. Laws/bills created for the advancement of the rights of survivors and victims of Sexual Violence within and outside marriages. Strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity policies for LGBTIQ+ individuals. Achieved exceptional external influence under severe repression. Partners engaged the Prime Minister, Justice Ministry, Human Rights Commission, HLPF, ACHPR, UN missions, PEPFAR and USAID, securing public acknowledgments and agenda attention to exclusion and violence. Regional solidarity forums in Johannesburg, Lagos, Toronto and related spaces amplified civil society concerns. Globally, Strong agenda‑setting at all levels, including participation in regional Pan Africa ILGA and global Conference and extensive IDAHOBIT activities: Article 534 of the Penal Code (1943) prohibits “Sexual Intercourse Against Nature” with a penalty of up to one-year imprisonment. Article 521 of the Penal Code (1943) criminalises gender expression by making it an offence for a man to “disguise himself as a woman”. The penalty for this offence is up to six years’ imprisonment. Article 534’s phrasing of “sexual intercourse against nature” is assumed to apply to LGBTIQ+ people. Despite the specific terms relating here to acts rather than identity, the law has been historically applied to individuals based on their assumed sexuality rather than evidence that they have engaged in same-sex practices. Article 521 is often applied to persecute trans* individuals. Morality laws; (Article 523, Article 526, Article 527 Articles 531 and 532 and Article 533); These laws prohibit, practicing and facilitating prostitution, luring the public into acts of depravity, relying on the prostitution of others, infringing public morals and ethics, and trading indecent material In recent years, arrests against LGBTIQ+ people have been increasing and despite progressive interpretations of the law. This potentially suggests that enforcers are not aware or appreciative of the recent progressive juridical rulings and interpretation of the law The law, including Article 534, is unevenly applied. Additional intersectional characteristics, like class and residency status, determine the degree of exposure individuals face towards the state. Interviewees maintained that discrimination increases if one were trans*, working-class, a displaced person, or sex-worker. Many individuals evidently fall within multiple categories Amendment and repealing the legal code and other broader socio-cultural constraints. Amendment/Repealing; A string of progressive court-level interpretations of Article 534 stretching back to 2009, indicate that there is room for the amendment and better legal Legislation; drafting new bills aligned with the recent interpretations of the laws and creating awareness of the same to the relevant authorities. Awareness/Sensitization; relevant authorities and agencies are aware of the necessary legislation and apply the same without discrimination. Discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community has inspired a need for mobilization among LGBTQIA+ activists in an attempt to diffuse awareness surrounding their basic rights. In addition, previous attempts undertaken by the community failed which inspired the need for adequate and efficient mobilization and training. Given harmful social media content which paints a negative picture of the LGBTQIA+ community, a need to generate awareness raising content surrounding LGBTQIA+ was identified. Engaging in public spaces is a crucial element in advocacy that helps bolsters the mission of the LGBTQI+ movement. Oftentimes, voices from the global south can easily be overlooked, especially in a global context where the multitude of conflicts is on an increasing hike. Verified: Roundtables with LGBTQIA+ Task Force, embassies, UN Women, and humanitarian actors created policy-adjacent uptake. Fiscal hosting and registration pathways were recognized participation mechanisms. Local actors influenced shelter, psychosocial, and service agendas during crisis. Steps taken/Pending: Extensive movement infrastructure built however, no formal advocacy spaces created because opening official platforms would have heightened risk and political paralysis; movement effort focused on internal strengthening and informal collaboration. CoA actors created lawful participation channels through fiscal hosting, legal registration coaching, and donor-compliant systems for unregistered groups. Roundtables with the LGBTQIA+ Task Force and engagement involving UN Women, embassies, Hivos and humanitarian actors created policy-adjacent spaces. International exposure through ILGA, EGIDES and consortium links kept realities visible globally. Shared archives and evidence systems positioned the movement for future advocacy despite repression and war. Sub-nationally, partners delivered peer-led sessions, SRHR outreach, psychosocial support, activist trainings, and healing work in Beirut and less-tolerant areas. Research on shelter exclusion, minority stress, and queer testimonies from war conditions helped influence humanitarian responses and service agendas. Article 534 of the Penal Code (1943) prohibits “Sexual Intercourse Against Nature” with a penalty of up to one-year imprisonment. Article 521 of the Penal Code (1943) criminalises gender expression by making it an offence for a man to “disguise himself as a woman”. The penalty for this offence is up to six years’ imprisonment. Article 534’s phrasing of “sexual intercourse against nature” is assumed to apply to LGBTIQ+ people. Despite the specific terms relating here to acts rather than identity, the law has been historically applied to individuals based on their assumed sexuality rather than evidence that they have engaged in same-sex practices. Article 521 is often applied to persecute trans* individuals. Morality laws; (Article 523, Article 526, Article 527 Articles 531 and 532 and Article 533); These laws prohibit, practicing and facilitating prostitution, luring the public into acts of depravity, relying on the prostitution of others, infringing public morals and ethics, and trading indecent material In recent years, arrests against LGBTIQ+ people have been increasing and despite progressive interpretations of the law. This potentially suggests that enforcers are not aware or appreciative of the recent progressive juridical rulings and interpretation of the law The law, including Article 534, is unevenly applied. Additional intersectional characteristics, like class and residency status, determine the degree of exposure individuals face towards the state. Interviewees maintained that discrimination increases if one were trans*, working-class, a displaced person, or sex-worker. Many individuals evidently fall within multiple categories Amendment and repealing the legal code and other broader socio-cultural constraints. Amendment/Repealing; A string of progressive court-level interpretations of Article 534 stretching back to 2009, indicate that there is room for the amendment and better legal Legislation; drafting new bills aligned with the recent interpretations of the laws and creating awareness of the same to the relevant authorities. Awareness/Sensitization; relevant authorities and agencies are aware of the necessary legislation and apply the same without discrimination. Discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community has inspired a need for mobilization among LGBTQIA+ activists in an attempt to diffuse awareness surrounding their basic rights. In addition, previous attempts undertaken by the community failed which inspired the need for adequate and efficient mobilization and training. Given harmful social media content which paints a negative picture of the LGBTQIA+ community, a need to generate awareness raising content surrounding LGBTQIA+ was identified. Engaging in public spaces is a crucial element in advocacy that helps bolsters the mission of the LGBTQI+ movement. Oftentimes, voices from the global south can easily be overlooked, especially in a global context where the multitude of conflicts is on an increasing hike. Verified: Roundtables with LGBTQIA+ Task Force, embassies, UN Women, and humanitarian actors created policy-adjacent uptake. Fiscal hosting and registration pathways were recognized participation mechanisms. Local actors influenced shelter, psychosocial, and service agendas during crisis. Steps taken/Pending: Extensive movement infrastructure built however, no formal advocacy spaces created because opening official platforms would have heightened risk and political paralysis; movement effort focused on internal strengthening and informal collaboration. CoA actors created lawful participation channels through fiscal hosting, legal registration coaching, and donor-compliant systems for unregistered groups. Roundtables with the LGBTQIA+ Task Force and engagement involving UN Women, embassies, Hivos and humanitarian actors created policy-adjacent spaces. International exposure through ILGA, EGIDES and consortium links kept realities visible globally. Shared archives and evidence systems positioned the movement for future advocacy despite repression and war. Sub-nationally, partners delivered peer-led sessions, SRHR outreach, psychosocial support, activist trainings, and healing work in Beirut and less-tolerant areas. Research on shelter exclusion, minority stress, and queer testimonies from war conditions helped influence humanitarian responses and service agendas. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Partners engaged national institutions including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Economic Empowerment Working Group actors held advocacy engagements with World Bank National Task Team Leaders and global World Bank teams to improve inclusion in development programming. Documentary screenings, public perception research, coalition convenings on LBQ economic inclusion, and legal empowerment dialogues helped place LGBTQI+ concerns into national discourse. Sub-nationally, state and regional engagements included ally workshops in Enugu, advocacy convenings in Kano, multi-state documentary screenings, localized media advocacy, community forums, grassroots leadership development, local legal awareness sessions, and LILO-UP trainings across states. Capacity sub-grants also increased grassroots ability to influence local agendas. The Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill was introduced three times with 2016 being the first time. It had even passed second reading at the Senate in 2019. An amended version was re-introduced in 2021 and the Senators, mainly male middle-aged men, blocked passage of the Bill citing Islamic religious dogma. The status of the Bill is that it is on hold for now. The LBQ movement were part of some of the advocacy and lobby process pushing this bill. It could have offered some protections for woman in general. The Violence Against Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPPACT) was passed in 2015 by the senate and assented as law. The VAPPACT is quite progressive as it has provisions for instances of male rape and overall gender-based violence. It defines rape as not only vaginal but non-consensual forced entry to the anus and mouth. It also stipulates compensation for victims. 7 years after passing, only 17 states and the federal capital territory have domesticated this law, out of 36 states. The states yet to pass it are majorly from the Islamic predominant norther states. Some of the LBQ movement are still involved in the lobby of states to domesticate the law. It is believed that the progressive definition of rape is as a result of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ and feminist movements in the consultations. The first was a challenge about the constitutionality of the law but was dismissed because the complainant was said to have no standing as he was not affected by the law. The second was 47 LGBTIQ+ persons charged under the law but the prosecutors could not build a case around the law and it was thrown out due to lack of rigor on the side of the prosecution. The last case is directly from the LGBTIQ+ movement lodged at the high court challenging provisions within the law. The case is stalled at the moment because of the high turnover of judges. some aspect of the law has been struck out, aspect regarding registration of an LGBTQ+ Organization and business and also social gathering of person regardless of their sexual orientation. The HIV/AIDS policy which birthed revised strategic framework is protective of MSM and gay people accessing HIV/AIDS services. There is yet to be protections for Transgender people. MSM and Gay people are catered under the umbrella term of “Key populations”. The LGBTIQ+ movement has made significant gains through several donor programs, availing themselves for behavioral surveys and fighting for recognition in the country coordination mechanisms at state level. In 2020, there was a meeting of African Human Rights Institutions launching a guide to implementation of Resolution 275, yet there has been no movement to implement Resolution 275 nationally. Creating the inclusive policies for LGBTQI+ people under the Inclusive work place policy. Improvement and Adoption of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill through public participation. Public hearing and campaigns conducted to educate the public. Increased participation of LBQ women in campaigns that benefit women. Deconstructed and broadened the meaning of gender for more inclusive development. Inclusion and implementation: Adoption and domestication of the VAPPACT bill in the remaining 18 states. Blocking: There is an ongoing constitutional challenge to the law. The LGBTIQ+ movement needs funding to fight and block the Same sex marriage Prohibition Act. Inclusion of transgender people in the framework and policy. Transgender people are not covered under the HIV strategic framework or policy. Advocacy has to be targeted at inclusion and recognition of transgender persons under the key population umbrella. Ratification and Domestication of Resolution 275. There has to be a sustained education campaign spearheaded by the Human Rights commission and LGBTIQ+ CSOs in the background in advisory positions for the implementation of the resolution. Partners engaged national institutions including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Economic Empowerment Working Group actors held advocacy engagements with World Bank National Task Team Leaders and global World Bank teams to improve inclusion in development programming. Documentary screenings, public perception research, coalition convenings on LBQ economic inclusion, and legal empowerment dialogues helped place LGBTQI+ concerns into national discourse. Sub-nationally, state and regional engagements included ally workshops in Enugu, advocacy convenings in Kano, multi-state documentary screenings, localized media advocacy, community forums, grassroots leadership development, local legal awareness sessions, and LILO-UP trainings across states. Capacity sub-grants also increased grassroots ability to influence local agendas. Disconnect between representatives at the African and International treaty spaces like the ACHPR and the UPR. The government accepted to increase institutional support for the Domestic Violence Act and in 2017 to protect LGBTIQ+ individual from violence and violations. In 2013 after the UPR process, The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) launched an online data base for reporting cases of stigma, discrimination, violence, and violations that is inclusive of LGBTIQ+ persons. The LGBTQI civil society have been reporting cases of violence, but nothing has been done to properly investigate and charge perpetrators of these violations Regional LGBTIQ+ organizations and academic institutions like The Centre for Human Rights released a Violence Report documenting the violence across African countries against LGBTIQ+, this report served as a powerful lobby tool at the ACHPR that led to the eventual passing of Resolution 275.The LGBTQ1+ organizations have not been educated about the passage of Resolution 275 and hence have not held the government to account. Improved and Integrated service provision. CSOs and government work together to build the capacity of health workers on value clarification and competency training addressing MSM and trans needs to begin a process of deploying the standards within the DIC into the general public health system to create an integrated system Implementation of an inclusive LGBTIQ+ rights and protection of LGBTIQ+ community from violence based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. - Educated LGBTIQ+ community and implementation of the Resolution 275. Sensitized and trained institutions; CHRAJ and the Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) on LGBTIQ+ rights. World Bank, GIZ, Outright International, diplomatic missions, UNAIDs, Frontline Aids, international partners/country representatives at 43rd Universal Periodic Review. CSOs amplified representation through participation in the ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, helping position realities in international advocacy spaces. During the 2024 election period, partners navigated intensified anti-LGBTIQ+ rhetoric while maintaining inclusion narratives. Pathway 4 socio-economic development work contributed to national conversations on resilience, livelihoods, and inclusion. Sub-nationally, four CoA organizations received support to strengthen structures and sustainability. LILO-UP workshops improved financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and planning skills. Executive directors participated in a mental health leadership workshop, helping stabilize leadership under pressure. Peer networks and community support systems were strengthened, contributing to future local advocacy readiness. Disconnect between representatives at the African and International treaty spaces like the ACHPR and the UPR. The government accepted to increase institutional support for the Domestic Violence Act and in 2017 to protect LGBTIQ+ individual from violence and violations. In 2013 after the UPR process, The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) launched an online data base for reporting cases of stigma, discrimination, violence, and violations that is inclusive of LGBTIQ+ persons. The LGBTQI civil society have been reporting cases of violence, but nothing has been done to properly investigate and charge perpetrators of these violations Regional LGBTIQ+ organizations and academic institutions like The Centre for Human Rights released a Violence Report documenting the violence across African countries against LGBTIQ+, this report served as a powerful lobby tool at the ACHPR that led to the eventual passing of Resolution 275.The LGBTQ1+ organizations have not been educated about the passage of Resolution 275 and hence have not held the government to account. Improved and Integrated service provision. CSOs and government work together to build the capacity of health workers on value clarification and competency training addressing MSM and trans needs to begin a process of deploying the standards within the DIC into the general public health system to create an integrated system Implementation of an inclusive LGBTIQ+ rights and protection of LGBTIQ+ community from violence based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. - Educated LGBTIQ+ community and implementation of the Resolution 275. Sensitized and trained institutions; CHRAJ and the Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) on LGBTIQ+ rights. World Bank, GIZ, Outright International, diplomatic missions, UNAIDs, Frontline Aids, international partners/country representatives at 43rd Universal Periodic Review. CSOs amplified representation through participation in the ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, helping position realities in international advocacy spaces. During the 2024 election period, partners navigated intensified anti-LGBTIQ+ rhetoric while maintaining inclusion narratives. Pathway 4 socio-economic development work contributed to national conversations on resilience, livelihoods, and inclusion. Sub-nationally, four CoA organizations received support to strengthen structures and sustainability. LILO-UP workshops improved financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and planning skills. Executive directors participated in a mental health leadership workshop, helping stabilize leadership under pressure. Peer networks and community support systems were strengthened, contributing to future local advocacy readiness. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - Other countries Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation The Universal Periodic Review is a mechanism employed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to evaluate the human rights records of member states. During its UPR session, recommendations were made by COA members and HO including the abolition of anal tests and the reconsideration of laws criminalizing homosexuality. The legislation still criminalizes homosexuality. Article 230 of the Penal Code provides for prison sentences of up to three years for "homosexual" relations. This provision, which is considered "discriminatory", is often applied, justifying arrests and prosecutions of LGBTQIA+ people. Medical staff refrain from helping people from the Community to get access to medical care due to common practices and the laws against belonging to the Community. The issue with these policies that they cause major risk for the Community to be able to have a medical assistance so they do not go to have medical care which leads even for mortalities. Plus, for the ones who go to get assisted they have a lot of issues to deal with the medical staff with all of the prejudices which counters them having an adequate care. One of other relating issues is humiliating the patients and outing them in front of everyone so they will be targeted. Inclusion of the LGBTQIA++ community within spaces characterized by multiple stakeholders (intersectionality), and influencing these stakeholders to adopt more LGBTQIA++ inclusive programs and approaches 1- Submissions on concept paper for the CERD-CMW Joint General Comment/Recommendation on Obligations of State Parties on public policies for addressing and eradicating xenophobia and its impact on the rights of LGBTQIA++ migrants, their families, and other non-citizens affected by racial discrimination. 2-Attend the next UPR session and present the UPR report for the purpose of holding the government accountable" Sign a partnership with CNOM to discourage the practice of anal tests An inclusive charter of practice for the health sector, ensuring equal access to healthcare rights for the LGBTQIA++ community, has been signed and adopted by 11 health sector representatives Legal reform remained impossible due to restrictive environment; however, incremental institutional progress occurred through a health-sector charter co‑developed discouraging anal testing and improving equitable access. Government policy: In a shrinking civic space, partners achieved more policy-practice gains than legislative reform. Health sector officers adopted a code of conduct for dignified, non-discriminatory services after training, dialogue, and rights-based sensitization. Policy paper bootcamps generated multiple reform proposals used in engagement with public institutions and rights actors. Collaboration with national human rights organizations increased institutional responsiveness. International agreements: shadow reporting and UPR engagement helped secure continued international scrutiny and recommendations on inclusion and rights protections. The Universal Periodic Review is a mechanism employed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to evaluate the human rights records of member states. During its UPR session, recommendations were made by COA members and HO including the abolition of anal tests and the reconsideration of laws criminalizing homosexuality. The legislation still criminalizes homosexuality. Article 230 of the Penal Code provides for prison sentences of up to three years for "homosexual" relations. This provision, which is considered "discriminatory", is often applied, justifying arrests and prosecutions of LGBTQIA+ people. Medical staff refrain from helping people from the Community to get access to medical care due to common practices and the laws against belonging to the Community. The issue with these policies that they cause major risk for the Community to be able to have a medical assistance so they do not go to have medical care which leads even for mortalities. Plus, for the ones who go to get assisted they have a lot of issues to deal with the medical staff with all of the prejudices which counters them having an adequate care. One of other relating issues is humiliating the patients and outing them in front of everyone so they will be targeted. Inclusion of the LGBTQIA++ community within spaces characterized by multiple stakeholders (intersectionality), and influencing these stakeholders to adopt more LGBTQIA++ inclusive programs and approaches 1- Submissions on concept paper for the CERD-CMW Joint General Comment/Recommendation on Obligations of State Parties on public policies for addressing and eradicating xenophobia and its impact on the rights of LGBTQIA++ migrants, their families, and other non-citizens affected by racial discrimination. 2-Attend the next UPR session and present the UPR report for the purpose of holding the government accountable" Sign a partnership with CNOM to discourage the practice of anal tests An inclusive charter of practice for the health sector, ensuring equal access to healthcare rights for the LGBTQIA++ community, has been signed and adopted by 11 health sector representatives Legal reform remained impossible due to restrictive environment; however, incremental institutional progress occurred through a health-sector charter co‑developed discouraging anal testing and improving equitable access. Government policy: In a shrinking civic space, partners achieved more policy-practice gains than legislative reform. Health sector officers adopted a code of conduct for dignified, non-discriminatory services after training, dialogue, and rights-based sensitization. Policy paper bootcamps generated multiple reform proposals used in engagement with public institutions and rights actors. Collaboration with national human rights organizations increased institutional responsiveness. International agreements: shadow reporting and UPR engagement helped secure continued international scrutiny and recommendations on inclusion and rights protections. The Penal Code Review process that started in 2018 has problematic articles like “same sex” being equated to deviant acts or obscene acts and the intention is to criminalize it under “obscene acts”. The process was suspended after CSOs actors mobilized and insisted on removal of articles criminalizing LGBTIQ+ persons and other key populations. Sexual Violence Bill; Law passed in 2022. Offers some protections to LGBTIQ+ persons on Gender based violence issues, pre-marital sex criminalization and protections from violence as an LGBTIQ+ person. The CSO alliance which consists of a LGBTIQ+ persons, feminist movements and women’s rights group worked on the passing of the Bill. The Family Resilience Bill introduced in 2020 is the latest anti-LGBTIQ+ bill introduced after failed attempts of the Penal Code Review process which was partly aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ persons. It is currently going through parliament. By laws passed by the provinces separate from federal law. The region passed a based law that enforces corporal Punishment of up to 100 strokes for LGBTQI persons and the Bogor Law encourages some form of “conversion therapy/ exorcism. Civil Society launched a Judicial review against the Aceh law, but the Constitutional Court upheld the law based on a framing that religious guidance can frame and guide law and stand side by side with law. After the backlash of 2016, there was an introduction of an Anti-LGBT legislation in parliament by right wing conservatives, but it failed. The Civil society coalition worked along with LGBTIQ+ community to block this bill. A 5-4 ruling by the Constitutional Court ruled against the petition by the family love alliance to amend the penal code to reflect criminalizing consensual same sex and sex outside marriage. The Civil Society organisation approached the Director General for Population and Civil Registration with advocacy tools and survey from the Community which found out that 84.2% of transgender community do not access public services due to a lack of Identity documents. The Director General announced waivers for Transgender community to create a simpler process for obtaining Identity documents. Some of the work done by the local NGOs has led to improved treatment of Trans women held under old era laws of vagrancy and loitering targeted at homeless persons and beggars. In the past trans women were paraded publicly with forced hair shaving, maltreatment and beatings. This has stopped. LGBT organisations invite government officials to their events and have formed a strategic partnership with them whereby they have WhatsApp contact lines through which they can make direct complaints. Further the vagrancy law has a caveat which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. There is no law for intersex people Advocacy tends to be reactive, so that if new regulations emerge that discriminate, the network will move to block those laws/policies. An initiative emerged to push for an Anti-Discrimination Bill, with the aim of becoming a legal umbrella for anti-discrimination advocacy. The LGBTIQ+ movement realizes that it is impossible to push for this bill alone, therefore the LGBTIQ+ movement invites other vulnerable groups (disabilities, religious minorities, PLHIV, sex workers, ....) in efforts to pass this bill. Employers and the private sector still act discriminatorily against LGBTIQ+ through their policies There is no protection, but the ILO already has convention 190 which protects workers from all forms of violence and discrimination based on SOGIESC, but this convention has not been ratified by Freelance workers ido not yet have inclusive collective work agreements between employers and labor unions Revised blocked in the current form and the provisions criminalizing LGBTQI removed. CS0s involved in consultation and drafting of an amended code. LGBTIQ members sensitized about law. LGBTQI community educated on the protections they have under the law. Family Resilience Bill; Bill blocked as it criminalizes identity, gives power to cultural and religious leaders, and promotes a version of ‘conversion therapy”. Blocking the law and ordinance number 10/2022-Prevention and Countering of Sexual Deviance: The provincial ordinances are a serious threat to the LGBTIQ+ safety and security and personal liberties and inclusion in society. The learning from those two processes must form the beginning of a strategy to counter any further spread of these provincial ordinances. Blocked Anti-LGBT Bill: Collaborative work with a broad alliance of civil society was the key to stopping this bill. The CSOs should ensure that it is not re-introduced in parliament. Block any further attempts to re-introduce the Petition by Family Love Alliance for amendment of the Penal Code rejected by Constitutional Court. Significant procedural progress toward comprehensive Anti‑Discrimination legislation; CSOs contributed directly to agenda‑setting and legal groundwork Law: Anti-Discrimination Bill pathway advanced through research, strategy development, and coalition engagement, though not fully enacted. Government policy: Inclusion commitments through engagement with ministries and national institutions. Private sector: Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices after targeted employer engagement, dialogue, and business-case framing. Additional private sector ecosystem shifts through entrepreneur networks and inclusion promotion. International: Government acceptance of 8 UPR SOGI recommendations after coordinated CSO submissions, advocacy, and diplomatic pressure. The Penal Code Review process that started in 2018 has problematic articles like “same sex” being equated to deviant acts or obscene acts and the intention is to criminalize it under “obscene acts”. The process was suspended after CSOs actors mobilized and insisted on removal of articles criminalizing LGBTIQ+ persons and other key populations. Sexual Violence Bill; Law passed in 2022. Offers some protections to LGBTIQ+ persons on Gender based violence issues, pre-marital sex criminalization and protections from violence as an LGBTIQ+ person. The CSO alliance which consists of a LGBTIQ+ persons, feminist movements and women’s rights group worked on the passing of the Bill. The Family Resilience Bill introduced in 2020 is the latest anti-LGBTIQ+ bill introduced after failed attempts of the Penal Code Review process which was partly aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ persons. It is currently going through parliament. By laws passed by the provinces separate from federal law. The region passed a based law that enforces corporal Punishment of up to 100 strokes for LGBTQI persons and the Bogor Law encourages some form of “conversion therapy/ exorcism. Civil Society launched a Judicial review against the Aceh law, but the Constitutional Court upheld the law based on a framing that religious guidance can frame and guide law and stand side by side with law. After the backlash of 2016, there was an introduction of an Anti-LGBT legislation in parliament by right wing conservatives, but it failed. The Civil society coalition worked along with LGBTIQ+ community to block this bill. A 5-4 ruling by the Constitutional Court ruled against the petition by the family love alliance to amend the penal code to reflect criminalizing consensual same sex and sex outside marriage. The Civil Society organisation approached the Director General for Population and Civil Registration with advocacy tools and survey from the Community which found out that 84.2% of transgender community do not access public services due to a lack of Identity documents. The Director General announced waivers for Transgender community to create a simpler process for obtaining Identity documents. Some of the work done by the local NGOs has led to improved treatment of Trans women held under old era laws of vagrancy and loitering targeted at homeless persons and beggars. In the past trans women were paraded publicly with forced hair shaving, maltreatment and beatings. This has stopped. LGBT organisations invite government officials to their events and have formed a strategic partnership with them whereby they have WhatsApp contact lines through which they can make direct complaints. Further the vagrancy law has a caveat which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. There is no law for intersex people Advocacy tends to be reactive, so that if new regulations emerge that discriminate, the network will move to block those laws/policies. An initiative emerged to push for an Anti-Discrimination Bill, with the aim of becoming a legal umbrella for anti-discrimination advocacy. The LGBTIQ+ movement realizes that it is impossible to push for this bill alone, therefore the LGBTIQ+ movement invites other vulnerable groups (disabilities, religious minorities, PLHIV, sex workers, ....) in efforts to pass this bill. Employers and the private sector still act discriminatorily against LGBTIQ+ through their policies There is no protection, but the ILO already has convention 190 which protects workers from all forms of violence and discrimination based on SOGIESC, but this convention has not been ratified by Freelance workers ido not yet have inclusive collective work agreements between employers and labor unions Revised blocked in the current form and the provisions criminalizing LGBTQI removed. CS0s involved in consultation and drafting of an amended code. LGBTIQ members sensitized about law. LGBTQI community educated on the protections they have under the law. Family Resilience Bill; Bill blocked as it criminalizes identity, gives power to cultural and religious leaders, and promotes a version of ‘conversion therapy”. Blocking the law and ordinance number 10/2022-Prevention and Countering of Sexual Deviance: The provincial ordinances are a serious threat to the LGBTIQ+ safety and security and personal liberties and inclusion in society. The learning from those two processes must form the beginning of a strategy to counter any further spread of these provincial ordinances. Blocked Anti-LGBT Bill: Collaborative work with a broad alliance of civil society was the key to stopping this bill. The CSOs should ensure that it is not re-introduced in parliament. Block any further attempts to re-introduce the Petition by Family Love Alliance for amendment of the Penal Code rejected by Constitutional Court. Significant procedural progress toward comprehensive Anti‑Discrimination legislation; CSOs contributed directly to agenda‑setting and legal groundwork Law: Anti-Discrimination Bill pathway advanced through research, strategy development, and coalition engagement, though not fully enacted. Government policy: Inclusion commitments through engagement with ministries and national institutions. Private sector: Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices after targeted employer engagement, dialogue, and business-case framing. Additional private sector ecosystem shifts through entrepreneur networks and inclusion promotion. International: Government acceptance of 8 UPR SOGI recommendations after coordinated CSO submissions, advocacy, and diplomatic pressure. The Penal Code Review process that started in 2018 has problematic articles like “same sex” being equated to deviant acts or obscene acts and the intention is to criminalize it under “obscene acts”. The process was suspended after CSOs actors mobilized and insisted on removal of articles criminalizing LGBTIQ+ persons and other key populations. Sexual Violence Bill; Law passed in 2022. Offers some protections to LGBTIQ+ persons on Gender based violence issues, pre-marital sex criminalization and protections from violence as an LGBTIQ+ person. The CSO alliance which consists of a LGBTIQ+ persons, feminist movements and women’s rights group worked on the passing of the Bill. The Family Resilience Bill introduced in 2020 is the latest anti-LGBTIQ+ bill introduced after failed attempts of the Penal Code Review process which was partly aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ persons. It is currently going through parliament. By laws passed by the provinces separate from federal law. The region passed a based law that enforces corporal Punishment of up to 100 strokes for LGBTQI persons and the Bogor Law encourages some form of “conversion therapy/ exorcism. Civil Society launched a Judicial review against the Aceh law, but the Constitutional Court upheld the law based on a framing that religious guidance can frame and guide law and stand side by side with law. After the backlash of 2016, there was an introduction of an Anti-LGBT legislation in parliament by right wing conservatives, but it failed. The Civil society coalition worked along with LGBTIQ+ community to block this bill. A 5-4 ruling by the Constitutional Court ruled against the petition by the family love alliance to amend the penal code to reflect criminalizing consensual same sex and sex outside marriage. The Civil Society organisation approached the Director General for Population and Civil Registration with advocacy tools and survey from the Community which found out that 84.2% of transgender community do not access public services due to a lack of Identity documents. The Director General announced waivers for Transgender community to create a simpler process for obtaining Identity documents. Some of the work done by the local NGOs has led to improved treatment of Trans women held under old era laws of vagrancy and loitering targeted at homeless persons and beggars. In the past trans women were paraded publicly with forced hair shaving, maltreatment and beatings. This has stopped. LGBT organisations invite government officials to their events and have formed a strategic partnership with them whereby they have WhatsApp contact lines through which they can make direct complaints. Further the vagrancy law has a caveat which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. There is no law for intersex people Advocacy tends to be reactive, so that if new regulations emerge that discriminate, the network will move to block those laws/policies. An initiative emerged to push for an Anti-Discrimination Bill, with the aim of becoming a legal umbrella for anti-discrimination advocacy. The LGBTIQ+ movement realizes that it is impossible to push for this bill alone, therefore the LGBTIQ+ movement invites other vulnerable groups (disabilities, religious minorities, PLHIV, sex workers, ....) in efforts to pass this bill. Employers and the private sector still act discriminatorily against LGBTIQ+ through their policies There is no protection, but the ILO already has convention 190 which protects workers from all forms of violence and discrimination based on SOGIESC, but this convention has not been ratified by Freelance workers ido not yet have inclusive collective work agreements between employers and labor unions Revised blocked in the current form and the provisions criminalizing LGBTQI removed. CS0s involved in consultation and drafting of an amended code. LGBTIQ members sensitized about law. LGBTQI community educated on the protections they have under the law. Family Resilience Bill; Bill blocked as it criminalizes identity, gives power to cultural and religious leaders, and promotes a version of ‘conversion therapy”. Blocking the law and ordinance number 10/2022-Prevention and Countering of Sexual Deviance: The provincial ordinances are a serious threat to the LGBTIQ+ safety and security and personal liberties and inclusion in society. The learning from those two processes must form the beginning of a strategy to counter any further spread of these provincial ordinances. Blocked Anti-LGBT Bill: Collaborative work with a broad alliance of civil society was the key to stopping this bill. The CSOs should ensure that it is not re-introduced in parliament. Block any further attempts to re-introduce the Petition by Family Love Alliance for amendment of the Penal Code rejected by Constitutional Court. Significant procedural progress toward comprehensive Anti‑Discrimination legislation; CSOs contributed directly to agenda‑setting and legal groundwork Law: Anti-Discrimination Bill pathway advanced through research, strategy development, and coalition engagement, though not fully enacted. Government policy: Inclusion commitments through engagement with ministries and national institutions. Private sector: Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices after targeted employer engagement, dialogue, and business-case framing. Additional private sector ecosystem shifts through entrepreneur networks and inclusion promotion. International: Government acceptance of 8 UPR SOGI recommendations after coordinated CSO submissions, advocacy, and diplomatic pressure. The Penal Code Review process that started in 2018 has problematic articles like “same sex” being equated to deviant acts or obscene acts and the intention is to criminalize it under “obscene acts”. The process was suspended after CSOs actors mobilized and insisted on removal of articles criminalizing LGBTIQ+ persons and other key populations. Sexual Violence Bill; Law passed in 2022. Offers some protections to LGBTIQ+ persons on Gender based violence issues, pre-marital sex criminalization and protections from violence as an LGBTIQ+ person. The CSO alliance which consists of a LGBTIQ+ persons, feminist movements and women’s rights group worked on the passing of the Bill. The Family Resilience Bill introduced in 2020 is the latest anti-LGBTIQ+ bill introduced after failed attempts of the Penal Code Review process which was partly aimed at criminalizing LGBTQ+ persons. It is currently going through parliament. By laws passed by the provinces separate from federal law. The region passed a based law that enforces corporal Punishment of up to 100 strokes for LGBTQI persons and the Bogor Law encourages some form of “conversion therapy/ exorcism. Civil Society launched a Judicial review against the Aceh law, but the Constitutional Court upheld the law based on a framing that religious guidance can frame and guide law and stand side by side with law. After the backlash of 2016, there was an introduction of an Anti-LGBT legislation in parliament by right wing conservatives, but it failed. The Civil society coalition worked along with LGBTIQ+ community to block this bill. A 5-4 ruling by the Constitutional Court ruled against the petition by the family love alliance to amend the penal code to reflect criminalizing consensual same sex and sex outside marriage. The Civil Society organisation approached the Director General for Population and Civil Registration with advocacy tools and survey from the Community which found out that 84.2% of transgender community do not access public services due to a lack of Identity documents. The Director General announced waivers for Transgender community to create a simpler process for obtaining Identity documents. Some of the work done by the local NGOs has led to improved treatment of Trans women held under old era laws of vagrancy and loitering targeted at homeless persons and beggars. In the past trans women were paraded publicly with forced hair shaving, maltreatment and beatings. This has stopped. LGBT organisations invite government officials to their events and have formed a strategic partnership with them whereby they have WhatsApp contact lines through which they can make direct complaints. Further the vagrancy law has a caveat which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. There is no law for intersex people Advocacy tends to be reactive, so that if new regulations emerge that discriminate, the network will move to block those laws/policies. An initiative emerged to push for an Anti-Discrimination Bill, with the aim of becoming a legal umbrella for anti-discrimination advocacy. The LGBTIQ+ movement realizes that it is impossible to push for this bill alone, therefore the LGBTIQ+ movement invites other vulnerable groups (disabilities, religious minorities, PLHIV, sex workers, ....) in efforts to pass this bill. Employers and the private sector still act discriminatorily against LGBTIQ+ through their policies There is no protection, but the ILO already has convention 190 which protects workers from all forms of violence and discrimination based on SOGIESC, but this convention has not been ratified by Freelance workers ido not yet have inclusive collective work agreements between employers and labor unions Revised blocked in the current form and the provisions criminalizing LGBTQI removed. CS0s involved in consultation and drafting of an amended code. LGBTIQ members sensitized about law. LGBTQI community educated on the protections they have under the law. Family Resilience Bill; Bill blocked as it criminalizes identity, gives power to cultural and religious leaders, and promotes a version of ‘conversion therapy”. Blocking the law and ordinance number 10/2022-Prevention and Countering of Sexual Deviance: The provincial ordinances are a serious threat to the LGBTIQ+ safety and security and personal liberties and inclusion in society. The learning from those two processes must form the beginning of a strategy to counter any further spread of these provincial ordinances. Blocked Anti-LGBT Bill: Collaborative work with a broad alliance of civil society was the key to stopping this bill. The CSOs should ensure that it is not re-introduced in parliament. Block any further attempts to re-introduce the Petition by Family Love Alliance for amendment of the Penal Code rejected by Constitutional Court. Significant procedural progress toward comprehensive Anti‑Discrimination legislation; CSOs contributed directly to agenda‑setting and legal groundwork Law: Anti-Discrimination Bill pathway advanced through research, strategy development, and coalition engagement, though not fully enacted. Government policy: Inclusion commitments through engagement with ministries and national institutions. Private sector: Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices after targeted employer engagement, dialogue, and business-case framing. Additional private sector ecosystem shifts through entrepreneur networks and inclusion promotion. International: Government acceptance of 8 UPR SOGI recommendations after coordinated CSO submissions, advocacy, and diplomatic pressure. There is an urgent for reinforcing the trust and the ties within the Community after facing a troubled context. By holding the Queer University, a safe space is being created within The Community. Moreover, the workshops that need to be held have a greater impact on members of the Community since different themes and topics regarded of a great importance to the Community were deeply discussed. Also, this event is important to create a channel of communication between different members of the Community and connecting on a national level and international one since there were members from The Community who were not present to exchange their own experiences as well. 1- Submissions on concept paper for the CERD-CMW Joint General Comment/Recommendation on Obligations of State Parties on public policies for addressing and eradicating xenophobia and its impact on the rights of LGBTQIA++ migrants, their families, and other non-citizens affected by racial discrimination. 2-Attend the next UPR session and present the UPR report for the purpose of holding the government accountable" Sign a partnership with CNOM to discourage the practice of anal tests An inclusive charter of practice for the health sector, ensuring equal access to healthcare rights for the LGBTQIA++ community, has been signed and adopted by 11 health sector representatives Despite contracting civic space and greater scrutiny of CSOs, actors-maintained agenda‑setting and visibility; subnational performance fully met, and national slightly below target. CSOs submitted a shadow report and engaged the review in Geneva. They made statements during UPR process at the Human Rights Council. Policy paper bootcamps generated six drafts, four published, and collaboration with national human rights actors broadened legitimacy. Participation in Paris and Montreal conferences elevated queer issues internationally. Public opinion baseline research strengthened evidence-led advocacy. Sub-nationally, health sector officers developed a code of conduct for dignified non-discriminatory care. Entrepreneurial support generated 10 business projects, with 5 funded or receiving commitments. Cultural actors and safe civic venues created local agenda spaces for dialogue and visibility. There is an urgent for reinforcing the trust and the ties within the Community after facing a troubled context. By holding the Queer University, a safe space is being created within The Community. Moreover, the workshops that need to be held have a greater impact on members of the Community since different themes and topics regarded of a great importance to the Community were deeply discussed. Also, this event is important to create a channel of communication between different members of the Community and connecting on a national level and international one since there were members from The Community who were not present to exchange their own experiences as well. 1- Submissions on concept paper for the CERD-CMW Joint General Comment/Recommendation on Obligations of State Parties on public policies for addressing and eradicating xenophobia and its impact on the rights of LGBTQIA++ migrants, their families, and other non-citizens affected by racial discrimination. 2-Attend the next UPR session and present the UPR report for the purpose of holding the government accountable" Sign a partnership with CNOM to discourage the practice of anal tests An inclusive charter of practice for the health sector, ensuring equal access to healthcare rights for the LGBTQIA++ community, has been signed and adopted by 11 health sector representatives Despite contracting civic space and greater scrutiny of CSOs, actors-maintained agenda‑setting and visibility; subnational performance fully met, and national slightly below target. CSOs submitted a shadow report and engaged the review in Geneva. They made statements during UPR process at the Human Rights Council. Policy paper bootcamps generated six drafts, four published, and collaboration with national human rights actors broadened legitimacy. Participation in Paris and Montreal conferences elevated queer issues internationally. Public opinion baseline research strengthened evidence-led advocacy. Sub-nationally, health sector officers developed a code of conduct for dignified non-discriminatory care. Entrepreneurial support generated 10 business projects, with 5 funded or receiving commitments. Cultural actors and safe civic venues created local agenda spaces for dialogue and visibility. An opportunity for Civil Society to discuss needs with the government. Therefore, the LGBT Community must encourage this discussion to be able to enter the Summit ILGA is an opportunity for LGBTIQ+ organizations to learn from each other and share experiences on LGBTIQ+ issues with organizations. The EU Civil Society Forum is an opportunity for Civil Society to discuss needs with the government. Therefore, the LGBT Community must encourage this discussion so that it can target governments. The public listens to public champions, so there is a need for public champions who support LGBTIQ to increase support from the general public, to reduce violence committed by at least the public champion's followers. Inclusion and Implementation: Population and Civil Registry staff trained and sensitized on the registration process. The process is still riddled with stigma, discrimination and ridicule of transgender persons. This new change could be an entry point to the conversation on an easier process for gender marker change after gender affirming procedures. Improved Implementation: Transgender persons are treated more humanely has a result of sustained advocacy. In Provinces like Jakarta, the program must keep monitoring the implementation of the anti-discriminatory clause on the Vagrancy laws and push for the same treatment across more provinces. CSOs exceeded national/international targets and met subnational targets; strong advocacy presence and multi‑level engagement. Government acceptance of 8 SOGI-related UPR recommendations was a major outcome. CoA actors engaged the ILO Country Director, World Bank LISTRAF leadership, and secured commitment for involvement in the FY2026 Country Partnership Framework. Anti-Discrimination Bill strategy work and a supporting study strengthened national legislative advocacy. Religious leaders publicly endorsed anti-stigma messaging, helping shift discourse in a difficult environment. Sub-nationally, Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices across Greater Jakarta branches after engagement. Love House emerged as a queer entrepreneur ecosystem. Papua Provincial Vocational Training Center opened partnership opportunities. Several organizations gained legal recognition, improving access to local institutions and funding. An opportunity for Civil Society to discuss needs with the government. Therefore, the LGBT Community must encourage this discussion to be able to enter the Summit ILGA is an opportunity for LGBTIQ+ organizations to learn from each other and share experiences on LGBTIQ+ issues with organizations. The EU Civil Society Forum is an opportunity for Civil Society to discuss needs with the government. Therefore, the LGBT Community must encourage this discussion so that it can target governments. The public listens to public champions, so there is a need for public champions who support LGBTIQ to increase support from the general public, to reduce violence committed by at least the public champion's followers. Inclusion and Implementation: Population and Civil Registry staff trained and sensitized on the registration process. The process is still riddled with stigma, discrimination and ridicule of transgender persons. This new change could be an entry point to the conversation on an easier process for gender marker change after gender affirming procedures. Improved Implementation: Transgender persons are treated more humanely has a result of sustained advocacy. In Provinces like Jakarta, the program must keep monitoring the implementation of the anti-discriminatory clause on the Vagrancy laws and push for the same treatment across more provinces. CSOs exceeded national/international targets and met subnational targets; strong advocacy presence and multi‑level engagement. Government acceptance of 8 SOGI-related UPR recommendations was a major outcome. CoA actors engaged the ILO Country Director, World Bank LISTRAF leadership, and secured commitment for involvement in the FY2026 Country Partnership Framework. Anti-Discrimination Bill strategy work and a supporting study strengthened national legislative advocacy. Religious leaders publicly endorsed anti-stigma messaging, helping shift discourse in a difficult environment. Sub-nationally, Nature Vet introduced inclusive hiring practices across Greater Jakarta branches after engagement. Love House emerged as a queer entrepreneur ecosystem. Papua Provincial Vocational Training Center opened partnership opportunities. Several organizations gained legal recognition, improving access to local institutions and funding. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0158 - The Philippines Hivos Free to be Me is an ambitious, daring and innovative 5-year program in 12 countries located in Africa, The Middle East and South-east Asia with a budget of 36.9 Million Euros aims to build a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and capable of lobbying and advocating for their human and economic rights. The alliance comprises three consortium members – Hivos, ILGA World, and Positive Vibes – and three technical partners – Sogicampaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN), and Workplace Pride. Together they coach, accompany, fund and train LGBTIQ+ persons and organizations to influence norms and attitudes, generate public support and promote laws, policies and regulations that recognize, respect and protect LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.Brave and persistent LGBTIQ+ activists around the world have built communities, taken to the streets, filed lawsuits and advocated for their rights, in the past decades. Thanks to their lobby and advocacy, “sexual orientation” is enshrined in protective laws in more than 80 countries. In many countries media and cultural productions are more diverse, while allies such as human rights and women’s organizations, progressive religious leaders, large and small businesses, social influencers and creatives increasingly and publicly support LGBTIQ+ rights. However, there remains a lot to fight for. Consensual same-sex intimacy is criminalized in 69 countries and access to appropriate IDs is impossible for many trans and intersex people. Legal provisions are used to harass and detain LGBTQ+ people, while legislation that explicitly protects them remains absent. Intersex people are subjected to medical and societal abuse. And, due to a lack of meaningful, coordinated efforts, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) are still excluded from many socioeconomic development agenda. A key pillar of the program is strengthening financial resilience through resource mobilization training, direct organization development initiatives and linking the partners to other potential funders. The Pathway to Sustainability (PTS) workshops were implemented in 4 countries in South East Asia, West Africa and East Africa. These focused on donor engagement, proposal writing and strategic planning. These workshops encouraged collaboration, fostered donor relationships, and inspired calls for more regular training. The PTS workshops were well received, with participants emphasizing the need for regular training to sustain their organizations. The workshops also fostered cross-program learning and networking, enabling organizations to build stronger relationships with donors and partners. Facilitators in these regions demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication, ensuring the successful rollout of the PTS ​​​​program. One of the significant outcomes include critical funding wins. 26 partners in West Africa, South East Asia, MENA and Southern Africa received organization capacity strengtheninggrants from Hivos. These grants enabled the organizations to enhance their organizational structures, develop organization policies and improved their sustainability. Several organizations benefited from targeted capacity-building initiatives, including support in refining internal policies, improving financial management systems, and enhancing strategic planning. These efforts contributed not only to improved operational efficiency but also to increased donor confidence.   Across the F2BM focus countries, strategic advocacy, coalition-building, and legal empowerment have played a critical role in advancing protections and policy shifts for LGBTIQ+ communities. Despite political constraints and growing restrictive policy environments, especially in the African continent, the Coalition of Actions (CoA) have found innovative ways to push for legal protection, infiltrating through policymakers, and building strong coalitions that amplify their collective voices. The CoA's legal and Policy change technical working groups share a commitment to fostering human rights, supporting legal reform, and building advocacy platforms that challenge societal exclusion. In South East Asia and West Africa, CoAs received training that helped enhance their lobbying and advocacy skills, equipping them to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights at global forums such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). The MENA region too, benefitted from one COA’s efforts to organize events and facilitate discussions with government officials, contributing to the larger discourse on human rights in the region. Through these initiatives, the program has empowered LGBTIQ+ organizations to engage more effectively with international bodies, ensuring that local struggles are represented on a global scale. Meanwhile, at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, advocacy efforts led to a significant breakthrough. The Commission’s Chairperson publicly condemned the rise in homophobia and violent attacks against LGBTIQ+ persons across the continent. Beyond national advocacy, one alliance partner played a critical role in strengthening legal protections through global human rights mechanisms. Over the year, their work with Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and treaty body mechanisms influenced legal recommendations in countries including in Africa and South East Asia. The emphasis was not only on decriminalization but also on ensuring access to healthcare, education, and employment for LGBTIQ+ persons. Collaborating with CoAs in West Africa, Southern Africa and South East Asia, one alliance member worked to develop national implementation strategies for legal and policy changes, reinforcing the importance of systematic, long-term advocacy. A key milestone this year was the recalibration and evolution of the economic empowerment pathway. The implementation of the revised design which focuses on influencing policies and programs for income support, job creation, micro, small and medium enterprise development, skills training was rolled out in August 2024 in 11 F2BM countries except one country in the MENA region where the political and conflict situation led them to focus on building strong foundations. However, implementation in one country in East Africa was halted due to the unfortunate theft incident. Following technical capacity-strengthening efforts, a series of lobbying efforts, workshops, and public discussions were conducted with the goals of creating safe spaces and connecting SOGIESC issues with the business sector, international and regional financial institutions, and labor unions. These were done at national, regional and global level.   LILO UP! was piloted in Africa, in February 2024 involving 12 participants focusing on economic empowerment, self-awareness, and practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Participants reported personal growth, improved financial management, and a renewed sense of economic justice. Follow-up "Stepping stones" sessions at third, ninth, and twelve-months reinforced progress, with initial feedback showing significant improvements in financial independence, savings, and future planning. A Global Training of Trainers held in November 2024, with facilitators from 10 countries, incorporated monitoring, evaluation, and learning components to document outcomes and support local advocacy plans. The program aims to connect participants to broader economic opportunities and will expand rollouts in 3 other countries in East and West Africa. The training addressed financial disparities within the LGBTIQ+ community through initiatives such as the LILO UP Methodology Workshop, which engaged participants in financial literacy, career planning, and entrepreneurship. Despite varying levels of financial literacy among attendees, the workshop enabled participants to create personalized budgets, develop business plans, and establish peer mentorship networks. One participant expanded their business by learning massage therapy, boosting their income. Their growing success allowed them to invest in more land and livestock. Now, they aim to mentor young queer individuals in agri-poultry, fostering skill-sharing and community support. Another participant initially set their "Golden Goal" as launching an M&E consultancy but adapted when funding challenges arose. They pivoted to studying abroad, now focusing on digital technology for social impact, a field they’re passionate about. The Golden Goal exercise helped them reassess priorities while staying aligned with their aspirations.  While everyone deserves equal opportunities and a safe and inclusive work environment, F2BM studies and engagements in 2024 showed there is still consistent, persistent and widespread discrimination against LGBTIQ+ individuals in the workplace. One alliance member conducted an online training session using their Civil Society Organization (CSO) toolkit on LGBTIQ+ civil society advocacy with corporate companies. The training dug deeper into advocacy with businesses and was done with Africa and South East Asia. These resulted in the research on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape in West Africa. The reports should be ready later on in 2025.   In South East Asia, a study on LGBTIQ+ socio-economic conditions highlighted discrimination as a key barrier to economic opportunities, especially for intersex individuals. This research informed local advocacy efforts and led to economic empowerment workshops in eight localities. The CoA developed a framework to integrate socio-economic development into projects, analyzed the World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024-2030, and trained 29 organizations in lobbying, with plans for a 2025 campaign targeting international financial institutions including World Bank and Asia Development Bank. The lobbying and campaign plan, developed after training, will complement advocacy targeting multilateral organizations, embassies, and other relevant financial institutions. Another research conducted by Edelman on LGBTIQ+ inclusivity in multinational and national companies highlighted workplace barriers, leading to policy recommendations aimed at fostering more inclusive hiring practices. This will serve as an advocacy tool to engage businesses in 2025 and beyond. Through the implementation of F2BM, several lessons have emerged that offer valuable insights for strengthening both the ongoing and future initiatives as follows; Integration and collaboration with other movements remain crucial, especially with the heightened anti-rights movements. These collaborations and partnerships enabled the CoAs to achieve greater impact, cultivate solid support in the ever-increasing hostility. Additionally, with the anti-rights movement's gains we re-evaluated and reframed both our advocacy and communication strategies to broaden and engage new stakeholders, particularly economic and financial actors, to push for inclusive policies and protections, for example, in East and West Africa, the rise of anti-rights narratives highlighted the need for positive narrative change. A documentary highlighting the struggles and the journeys parents go through in having an LGBTIQ+ family member and the worries that they have about the impact of punitive legislative bills on their families and loved ones. This documentary emerged as a powerful advocacy tool, reaching over ​​10,000 viewers and sparking national conversations on LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa. Meanwhile, communication strategies underwent a transformation, moving beyond rights-based messaging to approaches that resonate more deeply with broader audiences. An example is South East Asia where we used A/B message research and testing in different contexts which reinforced the importance of framing messages around shared values, such as family, love, and dignity, to engage communities that may otherwise be resistant to LGBTIQ+ inclusion.   The past year also saw significant growth in collaboration across regions and with other global networks and allies. These partnerships have enhanced visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning for LGBTIQ+ advocacy. The joy and celebration that emerge from these interactions remind activists of the movement’s progress. As highlighted at key convenings, acknowledging even small wins is essential to sustaining morale and long-term commitment to advocacy. A CoA member from southern Africa reflected on F2BM Side Event at ILGA World Conference that created a space learning space for community members and delved into the intersection of economic rights and LGBTIQ+ inclusion “This event was a breath of fresh air as it began to show how we can drive pink economies within our countries and the LGBTIQ+ community. My greatest take away was that spaces for community experiences and exchanges remain helpful to ensure activists feed of each other’s energy as we keep fighting for our rights, dignity and wellbeing.”  The importance of Linking and Learning, cross-movement collaboration and collective strategizing has also been a key lesson. CoAs have provided a critical platform for emerging and established activists to exchange strategies, foster trust, legitimacy and coordinate responses to anti-rights movements. Sustaining this collaboration requires continuous investment in relationship-building and trust, particularly in contexts where external threats create divisions. While strengthening our inclusivity and accessibility for example in South East Asia, it was critical to focus on breaking communication barriers using intersectional approaches and encouraging accommodation of diverse needs, this was through sign language training between hearing and Deaf LGBTIQ+ individuals. This resulted in Deaf individuals being fully included in the Community of Action (CoA). Some of our learning and adjustments were in extending break times during activities, based on insights from disability-focused training, this proved effective in enhancing participants’ focus and productivity.  Another profound learning was on the expansion of the alliances beyond the LGBTIQ+ community. We have found that strengthening relationships with global allies such as businesses, World Bank, Multinational Corporations (MNC) and international financial institutions has begun to have some results, and we are yet to determine critical support yielded from the advocacy efforts.  Engaging them is a key strategy in ensuring that economic policies do not reinforce exclusion and that financial institutions adopt inclusive practices is critical in unlocking economic opportunities. Additionally, our advocacy strategies around the same have been refined to ensure they align closely with the priorities of CoAs and contribute directly to national-level change.  Finally, on Economic Empowerment, we learned that Community networks are lifelines in restrictive environments and that Strengthening these networks and fostering peer-to-peer learning are essential strategies for economic empowerment. In contexts where legal and social barriers persist, informal support structures enable LGBTIQ+ individuals to sustain livelihoods. During ILGA Conference, grassroots leaders shared stories of resilience, showing how LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses in restrictive environments by leveraging informal networks and community support.  Hivos Foundation Department of Education Gender- Responsive Basic Education Policy; This progressive policy was made binding to all schools in the Philippines against the backdrop of the National 2016 Survey done on Violence against children. The policy offers extensive protections for LGBTIQ+ learners which includes anti-bullying, sensitive sexual orientation and gender identity norms and anti-discriminatory policies. Bangsamoro Organic Law; This Separatist region is governed by strict Islamic rule and prohibits same sex consensual relationships and enforces this rule with an Islamic police/militia. The new law will enshrine sharia law and thus make it more difficult for the LGBTIQ+ community. Same Sex Civil Union Bill; Introduced in 2017, this bill pushes for civil rights and equality for same sex couples and intentionally avoids “marriage” so as not to have a backlash from religious leaders. This bill could not progress because of the adjourning of congress for the elections in 2019. It has been reintroduced. Magna Carta for Public Social Workers. Anti- Discriminatory Legislation ensures anti discriminatory laws in workplaces concerning race, gender, sexual orientation and protection from bullying and wrongful termination of employment. The Magna Carta of women was instituted in 2009. It has specific protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation and mandated specific government departments to adopt gender mainstreaming and come up with specific gender developmental focal points which they charged the PCW to monitor. Clerical Error law; This law was passed in 2001 and was successfully used by the transgender persons to change their gender markers on their ID systems. The jurisprudence supports intersex persons as a “natural process” and transgender affirming procedures as a direct intervention. With the 2007 case halting the use of the Cleric Error Law in changing gender markers, recognition and protections for transgender persons in affirming their gender should be put forward in a Bill. There is no hate crime bill, we recommend that it should be in place. In the Philippines, several minority groups have clamored for a law that would penalize hate crimes and protect vulnerable communities from such acts of violence. Specifically, LGBTQI+ hate crimes or hate crimes committed on the basis of the perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of the victims have prompted discussions of legislating a hate crime law in the Philippine Congress. Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance; "The new Lapu-Lapu law mandates the city government to establish a “City SOGIESC Council” (CSC) and set aside P1 million from its Gender and Development Fund annually for the implementation of programs and assistance to victims of discrimination. Municipality of San Remegio in Cebu Province passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance through the efforts of the CoA." 23 years since its proposal, there are no significant movement because of opposing groups that are against equality for all. The SOGIESC Equality Bill is known as the slowest bill passing through the House of representatives and Senate of Philippines. It has been there for 23 years. It offers anti-discriminatory protections against LGBTIQ+ persons and compensation for violations. At present the bill is stalled and has to examined by the newly elected House and Senate members. There is a positive outlook for the bills passing. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. Blocking of the law as this negates the developments made in other regions. The Muslim separatist region will be the only place where LGBTIQ+ persons have no protections. Adoption of the Same Sex Civil Union Bill. This bill should be adopted as it is a landmark Bill. It would uphold the equal protection clause of the Philippines constitution. Implementation and Inclusion of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers and Women- Anti- Discriminatory Legislations. The F2BM program has to support efforts that establish collaborative linkages between government departments/ civil service, PWCs, and working group of the COA, to facilitate the monitoring of the goals set for the LGBT sector and the inclusion of transgender women in the policy. Amendment to the Clerical Error law needs to allow trans persons who have undergone gender affirming procedures to change the gender marks on their I.D systems. Drafting and adoption of the Hate crime Bill to offer another layer of protection for LGBTIQ+ groups. Amendment of the Constitutional Challenge to Philippines Family Code of 2018 in Supreme Court. to expressly come clear on same sex Marriage. Improvement and implementation of the rules and regulations by the Pride Councils. Though we have all these local ordinances few of them have implementation rules and regulations (IRR) which will make them operational on the ground. The F2BM program could look at partnering with the Pride Councils in drafting IRR. Passing and Adoption of the SOGIE bill to guarantee equal protections for LGBTIQ+ persons. Drafting and Adoption of a gender marker recognition law. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. To be enforced and monitored properly by the LGU and partner CSOs, To gain more support and political will to push for a SOGIESC Equality Law CSOs contributed to subnational policy gains, including the adoption and strengthening of multiple Local Anti‑Discrimination Ordinances, improvements to Gender and Development (GAD) policies, and enhancements to civil registry and workplace inclusion procedures, with 2024 showing exceptional progress due to six distinct reforms. Law: National SOGIE Equality Bill was not passed, but hostile stagnation was countered and reform momentum preserved through coalition advocacy of 203 organizations, legislative lobbying, and comparative research. Government policies: PCW and DILG integration of SOGIESC-responsive approaches into gender systems followed sustained engagement, technical inputs, and trainings. By-laws: Several LGUs adopted ordinances, executive orders, and local inclusion measures after city-level lobbying, trainings, and partner accompaniment. International: Global norm alignment strengthened through participation in regional/international equality spaces. Department of Education Gender- Responsive Basic Education Policy; This progressive policy was made binding to all schools in the Philippines against the backdrop of the National 2016 Survey done on Violence against children. The policy offers extensive protections for LGBTIQ+ learners which includes anti-bullying, sensitive sexual orientation and gender identity norms and anti-discriminatory policies. Bangsamoro Organic Law; This Separatist region is governed by strict Islamic rule and prohibits same sex consensual relationships and enforces this rule with an Islamic police/militia. The new law will enshrine sharia law and thus make it more difficult for the LGBTIQ+ community. Same Sex Civil Union Bill; Introduced in 2017, this bill pushes for civil rights and equality for same sex couples and intentionally avoids “marriage” so as not to have a backlash from religious leaders. This bill could not progress because of the adjourning of congress for the elections in 2019. It has been reintroduced. Magna Carta for Public Social Workers. Anti- Discriminatory Legislation ensures anti discriminatory laws in workplaces concerning race, gender, sexual orientation and protection from bullying and wrongful termination of employment. The Magna Carta of women was instituted in 2009. It has specific protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation and mandated specific government departments to adopt gender mainstreaming and come up with specific gender developmental focal points which they charged the PCW to monitor. Clerical Error law; This law was passed in 2001 and was successfully used by the transgender persons to change their gender markers on their ID systems. The jurisprudence supports intersex persons as a “natural process” and transgender affirming procedures as a direct intervention. With the 2007 case halting the use of the Cleric Error Law in changing gender markers, recognition and protections for transgender persons in affirming their gender should be put forward in a Bill. There is no hate crime bill, we recommend that it should be in place. In the Philippines, several minority groups have clamored for a law that would penalize hate crimes and protect vulnerable communities from such acts of violence. Specifically, LGBTQI+ hate crimes or hate crimes committed on the basis of the perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of the victims have prompted discussions of legislating a hate crime law in the Philippine Congress. Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance; "The new Lapu-Lapu law mandates the city government to establish a “City SOGIESC Council” (CSC) and set aside P1 million from its Gender and Development Fund annually for the implementation of programs and assistance to victims of discrimination. Municipality of San Remegio in Cebu Province passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance through the efforts of the CoA." 23 years since its proposal, there are no significant movement because of opposing groups that are against equality for all. The SOGIESC Equality Bill is known as the slowest bill passing through the House of representatives and Senate of Philippines. It has been there for 23 years. It offers anti-discriminatory protections against LGBTIQ+ persons and compensation for violations. At present the bill is stalled and has to examined by the newly elected House and Senate members. There is a positive outlook for the bills passing. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. Blocking of the law as this negates the developments made in other regions. The Muslim separatist region will be the only place where LGBTIQ+ persons have no protections. Adoption of the Same Sex Civil Union Bill. This bill should be adopted as it is a landmark Bill. It would uphold the equal protection clause of the Philippines constitution. Implementation and Inclusion of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers and Women- Anti- Discriminatory Legislations. The F2BM program has to support efforts that establish collaborative linkages between government departments/ civil service, PWCs, and working group of the COA, to facilitate the monitoring of the goals set for the LGBT sector and the inclusion of transgender women in the policy. Amendment to the Clerical Error law needs to allow trans persons who have undergone gender affirming procedures to change the gender marks on their I.D systems. Drafting and adoption of the Hate crime Bill to offer another layer of protection for LGBTIQ+ groups. Amendment of the Constitutional Challenge to Philippines Family Code of 2018 in Supreme Court. to expressly come clear on same sex Marriage. Improvement and implementation of the rules and regulations by the Pride Councils. Though we have all these local ordinances few of them have implementation rules and regulations (IRR) which will make them operational on the ground. The F2BM program could look at partnering with the Pride Councils in drafting IRR. Passing and Adoption of the SOGIE bill to guarantee equal protections for LGBTIQ+ persons. Drafting and Adoption of a gender marker recognition law. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. To be enforced and monitored properly by the LGU and partner CSOs, To gain more support and political will to push for a SOGIESC Equality Law CSOs contributed to subnational policy gains, including the adoption and strengthening of multiple Local Anti‑Discrimination Ordinances, improvements to Gender and Development (GAD) policies, and enhancements to civil registry and workplace inclusion procedures, with 2024 showing exceptional progress due to six distinct reforms. Law: National SOGIE Equality Bill was not passed, but hostile stagnation was countered and reform momentum preserved through coalition advocacy of 203 organizations, legislative lobbying, and comparative research. Government policies: PCW and DILG integration of SOGIESC-responsive approaches into gender systems followed sustained engagement, technical inputs, and trainings. By-laws: Several LGUs adopted ordinances, executive orders, and local inclusion measures after city-level lobbying, trainings, and partner accompaniment. International: Global norm alignment strengthened through participation in regional/international equality spaces. Department of Education Gender- Responsive Basic Education Policy; This progressive policy was made binding to all schools in the Philippines against the backdrop of the National 2016 Survey done on Violence against children. The policy offers extensive protections for LGBTIQ+ learners which includes anti-bullying, sensitive sexual orientation and gender identity norms and anti-discriminatory policies. Bangsamoro Organic Law; This Separatist region is governed by strict Islamic rule and prohibits same sex consensual relationships and enforces this rule with an Islamic police/militia. The new law will enshrine sharia law and thus make it more difficult for the LGBTIQ+ community. Same Sex Civil Union Bill; Introduced in 2017, this bill pushes for civil rights and equality for same sex couples and intentionally avoids “marriage” so as not to have a backlash from religious leaders. This bill could not progress because of the adjourning of congress for the elections in 2019. It has been reintroduced. Magna Carta for Public Social Workers. Anti- Discriminatory Legislation ensures anti discriminatory laws in workplaces concerning race, gender, sexual orientation and protection from bullying and wrongful termination of employment. The Magna Carta of women was instituted in 2009. It has specific protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation and mandated specific government departments to adopt gender mainstreaming and come up with specific gender developmental focal points which they charged the PCW to monitor. Clerical Error law; This law was passed in 2001 and was successfully used by the transgender persons to change their gender markers on their ID systems. The jurisprudence supports intersex persons as a “natural process” and transgender affirming procedures as a direct intervention. With the 2007 case halting the use of the Cleric Error Law in changing gender markers, recognition and protections for transgender persons in affirming their gender should be put forward in a Bill. There is no hate crime bill, we recommend that it should be in place. In the Philippines, several minority groups have clamored for a law that would penalize hate crimes and protect vulnerable communities from such acts of violence. Specifically, LGBTQI+ hate crimes or hate crimes committed on the basis of the perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of the victims have prompted discussions of legislating a hate crime law in the Philippine Congress. Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance; "The new Lapu-Lapu law mandates the city government to establish a “City SOGIESC Council” (CSC) and set aside P1 million from its Gender and Development Fund annually for the implementation of programs and assistance to victims of discrimination. Municipality of San Remegio in Cebu Province passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance through the efforts of the CoA." 23 years since its proposal, there are no significant movement because of opposing groups that are against equality for all. The SOGIESC Equality Bill is known as the slowest bill passing through the House of representatives and Senate of Philippines. It has been there for 23 years. It offers anti-discriminatory protections against LGBTIQ+ persons and compensation for violations. At present the bill is stalled and has to examined by the newly elected House and Senate members. There is a positive outlook for the bills passing. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. Blocking of the law as this negates the developments made in other regions. The Muslim separatist region will be the only place where LGBTIQ+ persons have no protections. Adoption of the Same Sex Civil Union Bill. This bill should be adopted as it is a landmark Bill. It would uphold the equal protection clause of the Philippines constitution. Implementation and Inclusion of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers and Women- Anti- Discriminatory Legislations. The F2BM program has to support efforts that establish collaborative linkages between government departments/ civil service, PWCs, and working group of the COA, to facilitate the monitoring of the goals set for the LGBT sector and the inclusion of transgender women in the policy. Amendment to the Clerical Error law needs to allow trans persons who have undergone gender affirming procedures to change the gender marks on their I.D systems. Drafting and adoption of the Hate crime Bill to offer another layer of protection for LGBTIQ+ groups. Amendment of the Constitutional Challenge to Philippines Family Code of 2018 in Supreme Court. to expressly come clear on same sex Marriage. Improvement and implementation of the rules and regulations by the Pride Councils. Though we have all these local ordinances few of them have implementation rules and regulations (IRR) which will make them operational on the ground. The F2BM program could look at partnering with the Pride Councils in drafting IRR. Passing and Adoption of the SOGIE bill to guarantee equal protections for LGBTIQ+ persons. Drafting and Adoption of a gender marker recognition law. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. To be enforced and monitored properly by the LGU and partner CSOs, To gain more support and political will to push for a SOGIESC Equality Law CSOs contributed to subnational policy gains, including the adoption and strengthening of multiple Local Anti‑Discrimination Ordinances, improvements to Gender and Development (GAD) policies, and enhancements to civil registry and workplace inclusion procedures, with 2024 showing exceptional progress due to six distinct reforms. Law: National SOGIE Equality Bill was not passed, but hostile stagnation was countered and reform momentum preserved through coalition advocacy of 203 organizations, legislative lobbying, and comparative research. Government policies: PCW and DILG integration of SOGIESC-responsive approaches into gender systems followed sustained engagement, technical inputs, and trainings. By-laws: Several LGUs adopted ordinances, executive orders, and local inclusion measures after city-level lobbying, trainings, and partner accompaniment. International: Global norm alignment strengthened through participation in regional/international equality spaces. Department of Education Gender- Responsive Basic Education Policy; This progressive policy was made binding to all schools in the Philippines against the backdrop of the National 2016 Survey done on Violence against children. The policy offers extensive protections for LGBTIQ+ learners which includes anti-bullying, sensitive sexual orientation and gender identity norms and anti-discriminatory policies. Bangsamoro Organic Law; This Separatist region is governed by strict Islamic rule and prohibits same sex consensual relationships and enforces this rule with an Islamic police/militia. The new law will enshrine sharia law and thus make it more difficult for the LGBTIQ+ community. Same Sex Civil Union Bill; Introduced in 2017, this bill pushes for civil rights and equality for same sex couples and intentionally avoids “marriage” so as not to have a backlash from religious leaders. This bill could not progress because of the adjourning of congress for the elections in 2019. It has been reintroduced. Magna Carta for Public Social Workers. Anti- Discriminatory Legislation ensures anti discriminatory laws in workplaces concerning race, gender, sexual orientation and protection from bullying and wrongful termination of employment. The Magna Carta of women was instituted in 2009. It has specific protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation and mandated specific government departments to adopt gender mainstreaming and come up with specific gender developmental focal points which they charged the PCW to monitor. Clerical Error law; This law was passed in 2001 and was successfully used by the transgender persons to change their gender markers on their ID systems. The jurisprudence supports intersex persons as a “natural process” and transgender affirming procedures as a direct intervention. With the 2007 case halting the use of the Cleric Error Law in changing gender markers, recognition and protections for transgender persons in affirming their gender should be put forward in a Bill. There is no hate crime bill, we recommend that it should be in place. In the Philippines, several minority groups have clamored for a law that would penalize hate crimes and protect vulnerable communities from such acts of violence. Specifically, LGBTQI+ hate crimes or hate crimes committed on the basis of the perceived sexual orientation and gender identity of the victims have prompted discussions of legislating a hate crime law in the Philippine Congress. Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance; "The new Lapu-Lapu law mandates the city government to establish a “City SOGIESC Council” (CSC) and set aside P1 million from its Gender and Development Fund annually for the implementation of programs and assistance to victims of discrimination. Municipality of San Remegio in Cebu Province passed the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance through the efforts of the CoA." 23 years since its proposal, there are no significant movement because of opposing groups that are against equality for all. The SOGIESC Equality Bill is known as the slowest bill passing through the House of representatives and Senate of Philippines. It has been there for 23 years. It offers anti-discriminatory protections against LGBTIQ+ persons and compensation for violations. At present the bill is stalled and has to examined by the newly elected House and Senate members. There is a positive outlook for the bills passing. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. Blocking of the law as this negates the developments made in other regions. The Muslim separatist region will be the only place where LGBTIQ+ persons have no protections. Adoption of the Same Sex Civil Union Bill. This bill should be adopted as it is a landmark Bill. It would uphold the equal protection clause of the Philippines constitution. Implementation and Inclusion of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers and Women- Anti- Discriminatory Legislations. The F2BM program has to support efforts that establish collaborative linkages between government departments/ civil service, PWCs, and working group of the COA, to facilitate the monitoring of the goals set for the LGBT sector and the inclusion of transgender women in the policy. Amendment to the Clerical Error law needs to allow trans persons who have undergone gender affirming procedures to change the gender marks on their I.D systems. Drafting and adoption of the Hate crime Bill to offer another layer of protection for LGBTIQ+ groups. Amendment of the Constitutional Challenge to Philippines Family Code of 2018 in Supreme Court. to expressly come clear on same sex Marriage. Improvement and implementation of the rules and regulations by the Pride Councils. Though we have all these local ordinances few of them have implementation rules and regulations (IRR) which will make them operational on the ground. The F2BM program could look at partnering with the Pride Councils in drafting IRR. Passing and Adoption of the SOGIE bill to guarantee equal protections for LGBTIQ+ persons. Drafting and Adoption of a gender marker recognition law. Improvement and full Implementation: CSOs and the Department of Education need to institute a process of ensuring all schools submit their anti-bullying and anti-discriminatory policies to assess their alignment to the policy and there should be a way of monitoring and tracking anti- bullying and anti-discriminatory practices in schools. To be enforced and monitored properly by the LGU and partner CSOs, To gain more support and political will to push for a SOGIESC Equality Law CSOs contributed to subnational policy gains, including the adoption and strengthening of multiple Local Anti‑Discrimination Ordinances, improvements to Gender and Development (GAD) policies, and enhancements to civil registry and workplace inclusion procedures, with 2024 showing exceptional progress due to six distinct reforms. Law: National SOGIE Equality Bill was not passed, but hostile stagnation was countered and reform momentum preserved through coalition advocacy of 203 organizations, legislative lobbying, and comparative research. Government policies: PCW and DILG integration of SOGIESC-responsive approaches into gender systems followed sustained engagement, technical inputs, and trainings. By-laws: Several LGUs adopted ordinances, executive orders, and local inclusion measures after city-level lobbying, trainings, and partner accompaniment. International: Global norm alignment strengthened through participation in regional/international equality spaces. A gay activist lodged a case with a bid to legalize same-sex marriages in Philippines. He challenged the Philippines Family code clause that stipulates that marriage is a union between man and woman, as it was not in line with the equality protections of the Constitution of Philippines A good number of provinces, municipalities, barangays and cities have jurisdictional or local ordinances that bans discrimination against LGBT persons. Each of this units have “Pride Councils” with LGBTQI + persons seating on this Pride Councils. The sustained lobby of groups and organisations have allowed this level of cooperation and protections of LGBTIQ+ persons. In various Philippine Supreme Court decisions, the Court had also acknowledged and is aware that "through the years, homosexual conduct, and perhaps homosexuals themselves, have borne the brunt of societal disapproval"3 and of the "history of erasure, discrimination, and marginalization of the LGBTQI+ community. But, while there is awareness and recognition of the stigma and discrimination that members of the LGBTQI+ community continue to face, the Supreme Court still refused to grant the members of the community the freedom to marry. Adoption of LGBTQ+-related statistical data during census and other data gathering activities of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) which ensures visibility and acknowledgement of the LGBTIQ+ individuals/ community in government documentation CSOs created substantial and diverse engagement spaces, especially in 2021, 2022, and 2024, convening municipal consultations, congressional briefings, policy roundtables, and multi‑sector dialogues, demonstrating strong agenda‑setting capacity even as opportunities fluctuated over the five‑year period. National agenda-setting influence was extensive. Equality Alliance mobilized 203 organizations to urge urgent passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill, demonstrating unusually broad coalition pressure. National lobbying strategies were strengthened through comparative legislative research and sustained advocacy in Metro Manila and other areas. National agencies including the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and DILG publicly recognized the need to integrate LGBTIQ+ concerns into gender mainstreaming systems. Faith engagement created a national module for Christian institutions. Economic evidence from the LGBTQI socio-economic profile informed broader policy discourse. Sub-nationally, multiple LGUs adopted executive orders, ordinances, and programs after engagement. Gender focal systems integrated SOGIESC into local planning. Public campaign replication occurred in 19 institutions/agencies, showing broad local agenda uptake. A gay activist lodged a case with a bid to legalize same-sex marriages in Philippines. He challenged the Philippines Family code clause that stipulates that marriage is a union between man and woman, as it was not in line with the equality protections of the Constitution of Philippines A good number of provinces, municipalities, barangays and cities have jurisdictional or local ordinances that bans discrimination against LGBT persons. Each of this units have “Pride Councils” with LGBTQI + persons seating on this Pride Councils. The sustained lobby of groups and organisations have allowed this level of cooperation and protections of LGBTIQ+ persons. In various Philippine Supreme Court decisions, the Court had also acknowledged and is aware that "through the years, homosexual conduct, and perhaps homosexuals themselves, have borne the brunt of societal disapproval"3 and of the "history of erasure, discrimination, and marginalization of the LGBTQI+ community. But, while there is awareness and recognition of the stigma and discrimination that members of the LGBTQI+ community continue to face, the Supreme Court still refused to grant the members of the community the freedom to marry. Adoption of LGBTQ+-related statistical data during census and other data gathering activities of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) which ensures visibility and acknowledgement of the LGBTIQ+ individuals/ community in government documentation CSOs created substantial and diverse engagement spaces, especially in 2021, 2022, and 2024, convening municipal consultations, congressional briefings, policy roundtables, and multi‑sector dialogues, demonstrating strong agenda‑setting capacity even as opportunities fluctuated over the five‑year period. National agenda-setting influence was extensive. Equality Alliance mobilized 203 organizations to urge urgent passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill, demonstrating unusually broad coalition pressure. National lobbying strategies were strengthened through comparative legislative research and sustained advocacy in Metro Manila and other areas. National agencies including the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and DILG publicly recognized the need to integrate LGBTIQ+ concerns into gender mainstreaming systems. Faith engagement created a national module for Christian institutions. Economic evidence from the LGBTQI socio-economic profile informed broader policy discourse. Sub-nationally, multiple LGUs adopted executive orders, ordinances, and programs after engagement. Gender focal systems integrated SOGIESC into local planning. Public campaign replication occurred in 19 institutions/agencies, showing broad local agenda uptake. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. 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continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In 2024, Kenya drafted its National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2024-2028, a roadmap for climate resilience and low-carbon development. The plan emphasizes scaling renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and water conservation while integrating gender-responsive strategies, influenced by advocacy from the We Lead CoA. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Intersex included in the gazzeted birth notifacation, birth certificate & death certificate as the third gender A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Intersex included in the gazzeted birth notifacation, birth certificate & death certificate as the third gender A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. For the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Policy, no change/improvement experienced A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Family Protection Bill 2023 with no significant changes A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Intersex included in the gazzeted birth notifacation, birth certificate & death certificate as the third gender A review of a recent analysis of policies and political contexts in Kenya determined that the level of political priority for adolescents’ and young women’s SRH-R is still low. Furthermore, the lack of detailed guidelines for programming and concerns from health care providers (HCPs) regarding the legal implications of providing SRH-R services to young people especially adolescent girls have continued to impede service access. Most of adolescent girls and young women’s health programmes including SRH-R are donor funded meaning they are still not a priority at the national and county levels. Sexuality and SRH-R of adolescents and young women living with disabilities are usually overlooked in policy making and program designs. This largely stems from the lack of existing nuanced and credible data .In order to increase political attention to adolescent girls’ and young women’s SRH-R in Kenya, there is an urgent need for policy actors to: 1) create a more cohesive community of advocates across sectors, 2) develop a clearer public positioning of adolescent SRH, 3) agree on a set of precise approaches that will resonate with the political system, and 4) identify and nurture policy entrepreneurs to facilitate the coupling of adolescent SRH with potential solutions when windows of opportunity arise. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Intersex included in the gazzeted birth notifacation, birth certificate & death certificate as the third gender In Kenya, youth champions at the CSO levels are perceived to have the pre-requisite SRH-R knowledge but lack policy movers and entrepreneurs to provide technical leadership and innovative approaches to address their SRH-R issues with the policy makers. Additionally, it was established that CSOs led by young people lacked unity of purpose to front their SRH-R agenda and are more often than not in competition with each other. With respect to CSOs and Community of Actions (CoAs) representation, no powerful institutions have emerged to guide the rights-holders’ SRH-R concerns. Moreover, meaningful youth participation is achieved by involving rights holders not only in decision making but in influencing the decision-making processes and their desired SRH-R outcomes (Women Deliver, 2018). Major challenges include the understanding of meaningful youth engagement during policy making and the lack of resources to support and build the capacity of CSOs at all levels to engage with policy makers CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Kenya, youth champions at the CSO levels are perceived to have the pre-requisite SRH-R knowledge but lack policy movers and entrepreneurs to provide technical leadership and innovative approaches to address their SRH-R issues with the policy makers. Additionally, it was established that CSOs led by young people lacked unity of purpose to front their SRH-R agenda and are more often than not in competition with each other. With respect to CSOs and Community of Actions (CoAs) representation, no powerful institutions have emerged to guide the rights-holders’ SRH-R concerns. Moreover, meaningful youth participation is achieved by involving rights holders not only in decision making but in influencing the decision-making processes and their desired SRH-R outcomes (Women Deliver, 2018). Major challenges include the understanding of meaningful youth engagement during policy making and the lack of resources to support and build the capacity of CSOs at all levels to engage with policy makers CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Kenya, youth champions at the CSO levels are perceived to have the pre-requisite SRH-R knowledge but lack policy movers and entrepreneurs to provide technical leadership and innovative approaches to address their SRH-R issues with the policy makers. Additionally, it was established that CSOs led by young people lacked unity of purpose to front their SRH-R agenda and are more often than not in competition with each other. With respect to CSOs and Community of Actions (CoAs) representation, no powerful institutions have emerged to guide the rights-holders’ SRH-R concerns. Moreover, meaningful youth participation is achieved by involving rights holders not only in decision making but in influencing the decision-making processes and their desired SRH-R outcomes (Women Deliver, 2018). Major challenges include the understanding of meaningful youth engagement during policy making and the lack of resources to support and build the capacity of CSOs at all levels to engage with policy makers CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. 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CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Kenya, youth champions at the CSO levels are perceived to have the pre-requisite SRH-R knowledge but lack policy movers and entrepreneurs to provide technical leadership and innovative approaches to address their SRH-R issues with the policy makers. Additionally, it was established that CSOs led by young people lacked unity of purpose to front their SRH-R agenda and are more often than not in competition with each other. With respect to CSOs and Community of Actions (CoAs) representation, no powerful institutions have emerged to guide the rights-holders’ SRH-R concerns. Moreover, meaningful youth participation is achieved by involving rights holders not only in decision making but in influencing the decision-making processes and their desired SRH-R outcomes (Women Deliver, 2018). Major challenges include the understanding of meaningful youth engagement during policy making and the lack of resources to support and build the capacity of CSOs at all levels to engage with policy makers CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. With Support from on of the Kenyan CoAs Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Gazzeted The Kilifi County Person With Disability(PWDs) Act as a commitment to advance the inclusion of PWDs in Kilifi County. In April 2024, We Lead right holders officially registered a new community-based organization (CBO) called "Women Space for Empowerment" in Mombasa to advance the rights and empowerment of young women living with HIV in their community. Equally, in the approved Program Based Budget for the year 2024/2025, the Kilifi County Government under the Department of Gender, Directorate of Social services allocated a budget line of 5 Million shillings towards Persons with Disability Empowerment, 3 Million towards procurement of assistive devices and a budget of 8.6 Million towards completion of a PWD center in Malindi Shella Ward. Fianlly, during International Women’s Day, The Dandora 1 Health Care facility administrator and staff members (HTS providers, counselors and clinicians) organized and held the first-ever free reproductive health services medical camp targeted at rightholders identifying as LBTI and young women living with HIV. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. "CoAs have grown to organisations that can carry on with the SRHR work beyond the We Lead Project. I. On 1st April 2025, the African Foundation for Sustainable Innovation (AFOSI) secured a three-year grant from the European Union (EU) through a consortium of seven partner organizations (Barnfonden, WeWorld, Stretchers Youth Organization (SYO), Organization of African Youth (OAY), and Kenya Climate Innovation Challenge (KCIC)). This grant increased AFOSI’s financial liquidity from EUR 22,000 to EUR 149,706 (a 680% growth) and secured continued employment for staff involved in the We Lead project. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Uganda Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. For the National Development Plan III (2020/2021, 2024/2025), this is being implemented and used to guide the We Lead program advocacy efforts especially in areas concerning the youth employability. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. National sexuality education framework /life skills guidelines for out of school young peoplepolicy was finalised in 2025, though given reworked to National Guidelines on Health, Education, and Life Skills much as addresses the same issues The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. National sexuality education framework /life skills guidelines for out of school young peoplepolicy was finalised in 2025, though given reworked to National Guidelines on Health, Education, and Life Skills much as addresses the same issues The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. National Policy for Disaster Preparedness and Management, 2010: This is used during the emergency situations especially when it comes to either natural disasters like the 2024 Kitezi landslide or refugee crisis settings. the government comes in to support communities facing challenges through provision of basic amenities. Persons with Disabilities Act, 2020: The LBTI rightsholders have been able to access non doscriminatory services at the Drop In Centres in the districts of Implementation.These DICs have been started by the Ugandan COA. Anti Homosexuality Act: At national level, on 3rd April 2024 the Uganda Court of Justice nullified Sections 3(2)(c), 9, 11(2)(d) and 14 of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 noting that these clauses contradict with the Constitution of Uganda 1995. The nullified sections relate to renting of premises to LGBTQI persons, promotion of homosexuality and duty to report suspected persons engaged in homosexuality. The HIV/AIDS Prevention and control Act: The guidelines are in place and in 2024, the employer "Hoima Stadium" was taken to court for the mandatory testing of the HIV for their workers Hoima district an act that was condemned by both the Parliamnet, Court and Civil Society Organisations. Marriage and divorce bill: The marriage and divorce bill was reviewed by the CSO fraternity and presented by HRAPF a direct grantee alongside other legal fraternities at Parliamentary level in 2024 with suggestions made to ammend and remove some of the clauses that were discriminatory to women. This bill is still in parliament await the decision to be made at Parliamnetary level. Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Act 2024 This act is used in the implementation and it paved way for the Ugandan COA to advocate for the The Kamuli District Local Government Access to SRH Services by PWDs Ordinance, 2024 was finalised, disseminated and popularised. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. National sexuality education framework /life skills guidelines for out of school young peoplepolicy was finalised in 2025, though given reworked to National Guidelines on Health, Education, and Life Skills much as addresses the same issues The Ugandan political and social environment is very restrictive of SRHR and human rights issues, especially for young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement. The civic space in Uganda is still precarious to the SRHR champions and practitioners serving and working with these groups. For instance, from the legal perspective, the contradicting laws i.e., the HIV prevention and Control Act with the provision on compulsory testing and intentional infection criminalize people living with HIV and AIDS. Though repealed, Uganda security agencies continue to use provisions of the Anti-homosexuality (2014) Act to discriminate, harass and criminalize LBTI persons. In addition, CSOs and champions of safe abortion are always targeted with the pretext that abortion is illegal in Uganda despite the few exceptions. Threats of deregistration, limited freedoms of assembly for minority focused CSOs, freezing bank accounts, frequent media censorship, and gagging of social media. However, despite these threats, several enabling factors are also in place; several CSOs serving and working with sexual minorities have known offices, are fully registered, have access to policy spaces, have engaged the government to the extent of litigation for Human Rights Violations. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. 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Dissemination of COA research findings as a result of the work done on the program Linked Rightholders to government economic empowerment programs and they were able to benefit/get funds from these programs including the Parish Development Model, The COAs lobbied the district health team/committee representing Kamuli District successfully lobbied for and procured seven adjustable labour beds, strengthening maternal health services at Nawankandulo Health Centre, Namwendwa Health Centre, and Kamuli District Hospital, and improving the quality of care for expectant mothers with disability, as a result of the COAs work, UNFPA published the global Menstrual Hygiene and Management guidelines for Girls and Young women with Disabilities both in and out of school, Networks of young people have been formed in Jinja and Kamuli, as a result of the work of the rightsholders leading to the formation and legal registration of district networks (JNYPA and KNYPA). 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Dissemination of COA research findings as a result of the work done on the program Linked Rightholders to government economic empowerment programs and they were able to benefit/get funds from these programs including the Parish Development Model, The COAs lobbied the district health team/committee representing Kamuli District successfully lobbied for and procured seven adjustable labour beds, strengthening maternal health services at Nawankandulo Health Centre, Namwendwa Health Centre, and Kamuli District Hospital, and improving the quality of care for expectant mothers with disability, as a result of the COAs work, UNFPA published the global Menstrual Hygiene and Management guidelines for Girls and Young women with Disabilities both in and out of school, Networks of young people have been formed in Jinja and Kamuli, as a result of the work of the rightsholders leading to the formation and legal registration of district networks (JNYPA and KNYPA). 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Dissemination of COA research findings as a result of the work done on the program Linked Rightholders to government economic empowerment programs and they were able to benefit/get funds from these programs including the Parish Development Model, The COAs lobbied the district health team/committee representing Kamuli District successfully lobbied for and procured seven adjustable labour beds, strengthening maternal health services at Nawankandulo Health Centre, Namwendwa Health Centre, and Kamuli District Hospital, and improving the quality of care for expectant mothers with disability, as a result of the COAs work, UNFPA published the global Menstrual Hygiene and Management guidelines for Girls and Young women with Disabilities both in and out of school, Networks of young people have been formed in Jinja and Kamuli, as a result of the work of the rightsholders leading to the formation and legal registration of district networks (JNYPA and KNYPA). 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Dissemination of COA research findings as a result of the work done on the program Linked Rightholders to government economic empowerment programs and they were able to benefit/get funds from these programs including the Parish Development Model, The COAs lobbied the district health team/committee representing Kamuli District successfully lobbied for and procured seven adjustable labour beds, strengthening maternal health services at Nawankandulo Health Centre, Namwendwa Health Centre, and Kamuli District Hospital, and improving the quality of care for expectant mothers with disability, as a result of the COAs work, UNFPA published the global Menstrual Hygiene and Management guidelines for Girls and Young women with Disabilities both in and out of school, Networks of young people have been formed in Jinja and Kamuli, as a result of the work of the rightsholders leading to the formation and legal registration of district networks (JNYPA and KNYPA). 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COAs have been able to win new grants as a result of the capacity building efforts on the program, CoAs have also had their interrnal systems and policies strengthened as a sustainability mechanism, the team Successfully closed program at district and National level. Launched digital SRHR helplines, policy advocacy successes like the sanitary pad tax waiver, and the integration of SRHR into local government programs. Documented program impact across the 4 rightsholder groups both at the COA level and at the National level (Host). Dissemination of COA research findings as a result of the work done on the program Linked Rightholders to government economic empowerment programs and they were able to benefit/get funds from these programs including the Parish Development Model, The COAs lobbied the district health team/committee representing Kamuli District successfully lobbied for and procured seven adjustable labour beds, strengthening maternal health services at Nawankandulo Health Centre, Namwendwa Health Centre, and Kamuli District Hospital, and improving the quality of care for expectant mothers with disability, as a result of the COAs work, UNFPA published the global Menstrual Hygiene and Management guidelines for Girls and Young women with Disabilities both in and out of school, Networks of young people have been formed in Jinja and Kamuli, as a result of the work of the rightsholders leading to the formation and legal registration of district networks (JNYPA and KNYPA). NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Niger Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. On July 31, 2025, during the 33rd National Day for Persons with Disabilities, the government emphasized social protection as a lever against the vulnerability of persons with disabilities, and the minister in charge of social protection recalled that Article 17 of the 2018 law provides for the right to “social transfer” for vulnerable persons, including persons with disabilities, in order to cover their basic needs. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. On July 31, 2025, during the 33rd National Day for Persons with Disabilities, the government emphasized social protection as a lever against the vulnerability of persons with disabilities, and the minister in charge of social protection recalled that Article 17 of the 2018 law provides for the right to “social transfer” for vulnerable persons, including persons with disabilities, in order to cover their basic needs. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. On July 31, 2025, during the 33rd National Day for Persons with Disabilities, the government emphasized social protection as a lever against the vulnerability of persons with disabilities, and the minister in charge of social protection recalled that Article 17 of the 2018 law provides for the right to “social transfer” for vulnerable persons, including persons with disabilities, in order to cover their basic needs. All laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR of young women in Niger are rooted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We can cite among others the decree of laws to keep girls in school until the age of 16 of 2016 and the international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (notably in its article 30) and its optional protocol ratified by Niger on June 08, 2008. However, the problem is far from the existence of policies and laws. It is mainly a problem of implementation and popularization in Niger. Given the context of the country, the authorities even dodge certain debates on some of these laws. This favours the lack of knowledge and competence of the substance of certain laws. This also has consequences for the provision of SRH services. According to one respondent, "the poor SRH service in the health services is the result of a lack of knowledge of the texts by health workers or a refusal to apply them. According to another respondent, the SRH of disabled persons is not respected because the great majority do not know the laws. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. On July 31, 2025, during the 33rd National Day for Persons with Disabilities, the government emphasized social protection as a lever against the vulnerability of persons with disabilities, and the minister in charge of social protection recalled that Article 17 of the 2018 law provides for the right to “social transfer” for vulnerable persons, including persons with disabilities, in order to cover their basic needs. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Two training sessions were thus organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The training was aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. Situation in Niger : The capacity building of these organizations on Advocacy allowed them to organise in December 2022, during the 16 days of activism against GBV, a panel conference which gathered lawyers, representatives of the national police and various partners of the civil society, during which the raising of the legal age of marriage for young girls was discussed. The organizations also conducted an advocacy at the level of the authorities of the region of Maradi which led the governor of the region to invest and make commitments on the protection of sexual and reproductive rights of young girls. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During 2023, the capacities of Niger's COA organizations and project staff were strengthened to enable them to implement their activities towards achieving the objectives of the We Lead project.Thus, several training workshops took place, namely:- The training of 15 members of the structures on the design of inclusive SRHR programs enabled them to acquire a good understanding of the key concepts of sexual and reproductive rights, a good knowledge of the problems and challenges linked to sexual and reproductive health, and skills in designing inclusive programs. Plenary discussions clarified and harmonized the participants' understanding of the concepts, the contextual problems linked to SRHR, and possible solutions for better enjoyment of SRHR rights by rights-holders - A workshop to revise the theory of change enabled the COA to relocate We Lead's global theory of change in order to readapt it to the socio-cultural context of Niger. As a result of this workshop, participants were able to: - draw up a narrative on localized TDC - draw up an annual work plan - draw up an annual action plan - draw up a budget for 2024. "Elaborating a budget for the year 2024", during which a session on Outcome Harvesting was held to enable organizations to better equip themselves with all aspects for better data collection from their activities- A training workshop on advocacy and lobbying where the skills of CoA member girls were strengthened in the areas of lobbying and advocacy, providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out effective actions. This training focused on understanding the key concepts of Advocacy and Lobbying, the link between Advocacy and Lobbying, as well as the different methods and approaches to planning an advocacy action with a focus on the field of reproductive health and GBV. - A meeting to validate the mid-term report (MTR), which focused on-identifying and prioritizing high-impact recommendations-identifying or redefining implementation strategies,-drawing up an implementation plan for the various recommendations. - An assessment of CoA's security arrangements identified the organizational strengths and security-related weaknesses of the 15 CoA member organizations, as well as recommendations. The evaluation involved a brief interview with all COA member associations; the Safety and Security Officer, project managers, focal points, accountants and NGO coordinators/assistants, where questionnaires were presented. To cap it all off, a team-building outing was organized outside the capital Niamey, with the participation of all COA organizations. It brought the whole CoA together, and through activities such as collective morning sports and dance classes given by a sports coach, boosted the participants' spirits. Also for relaxation, a yoga session was held under the guidance of a yoga coach. A variety of board games and table discussions were also the highlights of the outing. Presented by the safety and security officer, the practical and essential first-aid course edified more than one person on what to do in the event of danger. With all this capacity-building in 2023, we can see an improvement in the results of our activities and, above all, the beginning of support and collaboration with our communities, for a better offer of SRHR services to our rights-holders". In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2023, Niger program maintained all the COAs included in the program In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2023, Niger program maintained all the COAs included in the program In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2023, Niger program maintained all the COAs included in the program In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2023, Niger program maintained all the COAs included in the program In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. COA members have acquired enhanced expertise in critical areas such as monitoring, evaluation and reporting, resource mobilization and donor mapping techniques, and inclusiveness. This increased competence has enabled better implementation of program activities, while enhancing COA's visibility and impact in Niger, and promoting the sustainability of results. Over the course of 2024, the We Lead program in Niger, implemented by the Community of Action (COA), has made notable progress, including among others: 1. Increased access to DSSR services -Reinforced commitment from local decision-makers 2. Community mobilization during the 16 days of activism 3. Improved communication on SRHR 4. youth leadership and involvement 5. Adoption of an inclusive approach through LILO In Niger there are more than 20,000 civil society organisations, which are regularly registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organisations and Development Associations (DONGAD). Among these organisations, there are more than 1,000 working in the health sector, 200 of which are officially registered with the ROASSN (National Grouping of NGOs and Associations in the Health Sector of Niger). CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Nigeria Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The Factors that influence compliance and improvement of the SRHR regulations include lack of political will, corruption, unstable political landscape, election violence, non-prioritisation of SRHR, limited platforms for inclusion in decision making spaces among others. On access to spaces, it was noted that LBTQI women have indirect access to national and direct access to international spaces. Women who are affected by displacement do not have access to national and international advocacy spaces. Persons with disabilities have limited access to national and international advocacy spaces. Other rightsholders such as women living with HIV have access to national and international spaces. On the experience of rights holders in the development and promotion of laws and public policies, participants revealed that rights holders are often excluded from decision making spaces. Bureaucratic bottlenecks in institutions that develop and implement policies, inadequate mentorship and capacity were identified as factors that limit the experience of right holders. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Training sessions were organised in 2022 by the consortium partners, Hivos and Femnet, on advocacy. The trainings were aimed at increasing the CoA understanding of national, regional and global advocacy tools; strengthening the CoAs capacity to engage actively in advocacy spaces at the national, regional and global levels; to ensure that the COAs take ownership of advocacy interventions at the local, regional and global levels. Feedback sessions were organised in order to allow the Rightsholders who participated in these trainings to share the knowledge acquired with their organisations but also with the other members of the CoA. Bellow is the breakdown by countries. In Nigeria : Hivos and Femnet conducted the same training. The most successful outcome was the organisation of a national symposium on SRHR in December 2022 by the host organisation, which was attended by various partners working on SRHR as well as community action organisations. Similarly, some CoA organizations have conducted advocacy activities with community leaders in certain areas of the country where they intervene but also in IDP camps. This has also allowed them to develop their partnership with Ministries such as the Women Affairs Ministry and Ministry of Health and media. This capacity building has also facilitated interventions by RH in global advocacy events on SRHR, such as the participation of the We Lead CoA at the ICFP. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. Through mutual capacity-strengthening initiatives and collective advocacy, COAs capacity has been strengthened, this is evidenced through their participation in platforms and spaces where they advocate and cahampion for their rights. To commemorate the World Population Day themed “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities,” 5 COAs and five rights holders participated p the event planned event by the National Population Commission as panelists in a session where rightsholders shared their challenges and posed recommendations for solutions. The session particularly drew attention to what adolescent girls and young women need to reach their full potential and how stakeholders’ efforts to achieve gender equality can advance opportunities for fulfilling their potential.in the. The event created a platform for engagements to garner collective ideas, information and creativity on the best options to change the narrative regarding the plight of women and girls, including young people, in the world of 8 billion people. Recognizing the We Lead program provides a platform for global and regional advocacy across the continent. During the reporting year, as part of the joint advocacy, 2 COA representatives participated in the Women Deliver Conference that was held in Kigali from the 16th -20th of July 2023. The conference provided an inclusive and co-created space to foster solidarity for lasting solutions towards advancing gender equality. The participants connected with other actors and civil society and jointly advocated for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide, presented achievements .Their participation presented the opportunity to connect with their peers and stakeholders and liaises with UN agencies and donors to ensure future funding and sustainability of SHRH programs. COAs also participated in the SAYPHIN 2023 conference themed Achieving 2030 Targets: Driving Innovation for adolescents and youth health. The conference was held from the 16th -19th of August, 2023, in Lagos and brought together diverse stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, and government representatives, with a shared goal of advancing youth health and development. During the event, COAs hosted a panel session titled "Mainstreaming Inclusivity and Intersectionality in SRHR Programming: Best Practices and Way Forward." This session fostered insightful discussions on integrating an intersectional lens in SRHR programming. Panellists, including rightsholders, Implementers (COA reps) and stakeholders, explored the impact of intersecting factors such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status on SRHR access. The panel discussions prompted greater awareness of the need for inclusive programming that considers diverse identities. Valuable insights were shared on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized groups, focusing on creating awareness and driving change through intersectional approaches. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. In 2023, one COA orgainization did not renew their contract with We Lead. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. In 2023, one COA orgainization did not renew their contract with We Lead. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. In 2023, one COA orgainization did not renew their contract with We Lead. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. In 2023, one COA orgainization did not renew their contract with We Lead. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. The CSO’s space in Nigeria has been shrinking over the years due to the incessant harassment, arrest, and sometimes abduction of activists in Nigeria. However, this has in no way stopped the work to advocate for the rights of the rightsholders in the country. In 2016, an NGO was proposed, its name implies, the main objective of the bill is to establish a federal agency in charge of supervising, coordinating, and monitoring CSOs in Nigeria. If passed, it will give the government sweeping powers over civil society, to the point of threatening its very existence. The bill would make it compulsory for all CSOs operating in Nigeria to register with the government every two years and would require them to include details such as the location and duration of proposed activities as well as information on all sources of funding. The CSOs in Nigeria have done tremendous work in pushing back on this bill and work is still been done on this. The CSOs within the COA has been part of local, national, regional, and international level advocacy which is directly or indirectly focused on improving the lives of the rightsholders. Nigeria experiences a range of multifaceted political troubles including inequality, corruption, oil disputes, polarisation, and the Boko Haram insurgency; women and girls make up over 79% of the persons displaced by this conflict. Severe drought and impending famine across northeast Nigeria is worsening the situation. Nigeria has a very young population. Adolescents (under 15 years) make up 45% of the population. Despite being the majority, Nigeria is a very elder-oriented society, and young people are not taken seriously. Speaking up is viewed as disrespectful and often offensive, particularly for young women, across most ethnic groups. There is an overall lack of comprehensive data on SRH-R, especially for rightsholders and gender-based violence. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Mozambique Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The laws, regulations, and policies on SRHR in Mozambique are conducive to protecting women, young women, women living with HIV and women with disability. In addition, the country's Constitution, which in its article 35 prohibits discrimination based on gender, Mozambique has made significant strides in protecting women's rights. It is a signatory of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1997) the Maputo Protocol (2015). Also, it has decriminalized abortion (2014), it has adopted a Strategy for Gender Equality (2018), and most recently, it has revoked the ministerial decree which banned pregnant adolescents from attending day classes (December 2018). However, conservative social norms regarding gender roles and sexuality, coupled with the lack of political will to tackle them, have contributed negatively to the fullest implementation of such progressive pieces of legislation and policies. For instance, LBQ women are not included in many women's policies, exposing them to abuse, harassment by private and state actors, and lack adequate SRH services. To exemplify the above, in 2011, the MoH (Ministry of Health) approved the National Policy of Sexual and Reproductive rights, with the intent to provide friendly SRH services to all without stigma and discrimination; however, the reality shows a different story. PWD, PLHIV and LBQ report being discriminated and stigmatized against by health care providers when seeking services. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The COA in Mozambique received capacity strenghthening sessions on: The Outcome Harvesting training, led by Hivos equipped COAs and Rights holders to better track progress and measure results, LILO Voice sessions by Positive Vibes emphasized the importance of interpersonal influencing, power dynamics, and local advocacy strategies. The insights and results from this workshop are contributing to the development of more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations, ultimately promoting greater consciousness of power and rights among the communities. Additionally, The Sing of Freedom training by Positive vibes increase awareness and interest in human rights, ethics, and law, particularly among marginalized populations, as well as to providing an alternative perspective on law and its role in facilitating freedom equipping them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively engage in and influence decision-making processes. By identifying accessible decision-making spaces in their country and learning how to make their presence felt in these spaces Advocacy Training, conducted by Femmet and RD, aimed to improve advocacy skills and provide a better understanding of relevant tools and protocols, specifically focusing on the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) of young women. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Maputo Protocol and other regional advocacy tools, as well as collaborating on a joint advocacy plan, participants are now better prepared to address the SRHR needs of their communities and advance their advocacy efforts. The insights and results from this training will contribute to more effective and impactful advocacy initiatives across CoA organizations and Rightsholders, ultimately promoting improved sexual and reproductive health rights for young women in the region. The COAs and Rights holders attended the African Young Women and Girls Festival, led by Femnet in Ghana, aimed to empower young women and girls through various forms of media and creative expression, as well as to promote inclusive Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the region, equipping them with crucial skills in creative expression, media engagement, and impact advocacy. The insights and results gained from the festival will enable them to better advocate for inclusive SRHR and challenge gender inequalities in their communities. The Youth Led Research (YLR) training, led by Restless Development enhanced the COA and Rightholdes knowledge and skills in conducting impactful and sustainable youth-led research As a result of the capacity strengthening sessions, the COAs developed comprehensive plans and budgets that are aligned strategic alignment and effective resource allocation. The organizations were able to identify key vulnerabilities and risks and are instrumental in developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful interventions that respond to the shifting contexts. Additionally, the project successfully mapped decision making spaces, holders of duties and opportunities for participation, providing better understanding of the context and landscape therefore facilitating effective engagement with the relevant stakeholders CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Towards the end of 2023, the new Host organization for Mozambique onboard nine new organizations. Capacity strengthening initiatives commenced towards the close therefore it was difficult to harvest observable changes as a result of the strengthened capacity of COAs. In 2024, capacity-strengthening initiatives will continue, however, COAs already started holding joint activities, a good sign that movement building is picking up momentum. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. A new Host organization onboarded in Mid 2023. engaged 9 new local organizations. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. A new Host organization onboarded in Mid 2023. engaged 9 new local organizations. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. A new Host organization onboarded in Mid 2023. engaged 9 new local organizations. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. A new Host organization onboarded in Mid 2023. engaged 9 new local organizations. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the Comunity of Action (CoA) in Mozambique, composed of 14 organizations, worked collaboratively throughout the year to implement joint activities, organize the program close-out process, and partner in multiple national and regional initiatives. The CoA members strengthened coordination and collective action, demonstrating increased cohesion and shared ownership of program objectives. In parallel, CoA members and partner civil society organizations (CSOs) initiated the development of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) platform, bringing together CoA organizations and other CSOs to advance coordinated advocacy and implementation efforts in this area and to sustain the results obtained so far NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Lebanon Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The political envronment was not conducive The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The political envronment was not conducive The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The political envronment was not conducive The fact that abortion is still illegal, discrimination against LGBQTI community remains high and depends on an arbitrary interpretation of the criminal law and the fact that Lebanon has not ratified the Convention of the right of people with disability as well as the high discrimination against refugees, are just examples that give a clear picture of what is the current socio- political context in Lebanon. The assumptions “Conducive and supportive civic space for SRH-R inclusive policy making and review”, “Existence of an active legislative process around SRH issues”, “Recognition and prioritization of SRH-R laws and policies in by government actors”, “Leadership of RHs in the e policy-making arena around SRH-R issues”, “Willingness of duty-bearers to implement and monitor laws” and “Publication of research that informs SRH-R policy-making or reform” are not realistic considering the Lebanese sectarian and patriarchal system. Nonetheless, the need to change this reality is also high. Thus, strengthening participatory strategic engagement with policy makers by drafting policies brief developed in participatory and inclusive manners are essential tools in order to achieve some positive changes in the reality. In this sense, the criminalisation of harassment behaviours adopted with a decree in 2020, could be seen as a positive first step in this direction. Along the same line, advocacy and designing policy brief to tackle some of the laws mentioned above would be essential to improve gender equality and moving forward to a more social justice society. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The political envronment was not conducive The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A representative from a COAs member from Lebanon; Egna Legna Besidet, a collective of Ethiopian domestic workers based in Lebanon, participated in the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand from November 14 to 17, 2022. The representative's attendance at the conference provided an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise on family planning and its role in achieving universal health coverage. Throughout the conference, the representative also learned about the power of a localized approach, as evidenced by country-level examples that highlighted the importance of local advocacy. Egna Legna, present at the conference, was encouraged to scale up their work in several areas, including campaigning and advocacy, to further their goals. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. The work on capacity improvement for the CSOs was done on different levels through capacity strengthening, alliance building among the 17 CSOs was established in Lebanon and Collaborations/ Networking through joint intitiatives. Due to the specific Lebanese context, where it is hard to address bluntly matters related to SRH-R due to its sensitivity, Innovative approaches are being used by the CoAs. There is an enhanced capacity with the stakeholders within the communities noting that these communities tend to be conservative and have many taboos, and the outreach of the CoA organizations has expanded and strengthened due to the support and their engagement within the project. collective actions among the consortium, strengthen their capacities in L&A, and solidify their structures and reporting mechanisms. Few specific examples of outcomes showing increased L&A capacities are shared below: One COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2023. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Seven new CSOs were engaged in Lebanon in 2023. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Seven new CSOs were engaged in Lebanon in 2023. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Seven new CSOs were engaged in Lebanon in 2023. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Seven new CSOs were engaged in Lebanon in 2023. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline found some CSOs working on this issue lack the understanding of the sexual and reproductive rights, particularly in terms of their link to the human rights values and principles. Nonetheless SRHR services and supplies are mainly provided by CSOs and international organizations (mainly UN Agencies), who act as a mediator between primary health-centers and the local authorities. Indeed, CSOs and activists, supported by the international community, have long been committed to providing platforms to minority and vulnerable women groups, such as queer, transgender and ‘non-conforming people’ as well as women with disability and refugees, to guarantee them the respect of their human rights, including SRH-R. Lack of financial and human resources together with the non-political commitment to mainstream SRHR, leave CSOs isolated in the provision of SRH services without coordination and institutional ownership. For instance, access to family planning services as well as access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services are still underdeveloped and mainly left to CSOs. Moreover, there is a difference in the availability and accessibility of SRH-R information and services between Beirut and other major cities, where most of CSOs operates and rural and remote areas. Multiple crises which have already negatively affected gender equality and the most vulnerable groups in Lebanon, further reducing the political and social attention to SRH-R issues and the economic capacity to provide SRH-R services and information at both institutional and CSOs level. Thus CSOs, especially those led by the four rightsholder groups, are keen on strengthening their capacity on participatory and inclusive advocacy and lobbying capacity, focusing on research-based knowledge, is essential to improve the current status of the four rightsholders groups. CoA organisations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Egna Legna an organization led by migrant workers in Lebanon conducted a series of capacity-building sessions for migrant workers on community-based SRH-R response, attracting participants from various nationalities. Jeyetna organized six Period discussion circles, creating safe spaces for the queer community to openly discuss SRHR topics. Qorras facilitated a two-day writeshop aimed at encouraging non-apologetic expression among diverse gender communities, with plans to utilize the outputs in their periodic public Zine in Lebanon. Each of these initiatives, led by rights holders in Lebanon, contributes directly to We Lead's (R1) by promoting inclusivity and leadership among young women from diverse backgrounds within CSOs, thus enhancing their collective capacity to advocate for SRH-R. Beyond (R1), No2ta, a COA member of We Lead in Lebanon, hosted the first Arab Feminist Forum for Digital Content on September 19 and 20, 2024. Attended by feminist journalists, activists, and content creators from across the Arab world, including COA members and rights holders from Lebanon, the forum provided a platform for meaningful discourse aimed at redefining prevailing narratives. By advocating for the rights of young women and girls in both digital and physical spaces, particularly in environments where civic freedoms are restricted, the forum directly contributes to (R2): increasing acknowledgment and support from the general public for young women's SRHR. In contexts where traditional avenues for advocacy are limited, digital platforms play a crucial role in advancing SRHR initiatives and advocacy efforts. HalTek's women with disabilities awareness campaign, showcased through a series of videos, garnered national attention and effectively served as a focal point for public advocacy. This campaign gained prominence within Lebanon's challenging landscape regarding SRHR and LGBTQI+ rights, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising awareness and catalyzing change. Additionally, women with disabilities have actively advocated for increased accessibility in hospitals, resulting in tangible improvements such as the inclusion of sign language interpreters in public buildings and religious organizations. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Jordan Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The adoption of the Family Protection Law marked a pivotal starting point in creating an enabling legislative environment that promotes and protects the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls in Jordan. Building on this milestone, the government launched the National Women’s Strategy and its accompanying action plan, and endorsed the National Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. These strategic frameworks collectively signal a national commitment to ensuring that women and girls have access to safe, inclusive, and equitable services. However, they also highlight the need for stronger coordination and integration among all stakeholders working on SRHR and family protection. At the launch of the We Lead program in Jordan, the Community of Action (COA) organizations reached a consensus that engaging with the Family Protection Law would serve as a powerful entry point to influence policy, close gaps in implementation, and ultimately enhance protection mechanisms for women experiencing violence. This alignment ensured that the program’s advocacy efforts contributed directly to national priorities and ongoing reforms. The National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA), as the entity mandated to oversee the implementation of the Family Protection Law, became a key partner in this process. During the first Linking and Learning Conference of the We Lead program in Jordan, the final statement emphasized the vital role of healthcare providers in fulfilling their legal obligations; particularly the requirement to report cases of domestic violence in line with the Protection from Domestic Violence Law No. 15 of 2017 and the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017. The conference also highlighted the need to expand partnerships between national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen collective advocacy on SRHR issues, maximize impact, and avoid duplication of efforts. Through coordinated advocacy, We Lead COA members contributed directly to tangible improvements in SRHR services within the health sector, particularly for women facing violence. Several COAs took concrete actions to influence policies and expand inclusive services. For example, the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF), in close collaboration with NCFA and other key national stakeholders, developed policy papers and successfully advocated for amendments to governmental instructions related to women’s protection. This advocacy contributed to the drafting of a regulation aimed at updating and expanding maternal, childhood, and family planning services, while integrating stronger SRHR provisions to ensure more inclusive and responsive care for women and girls. Similarly, after two years of sustained advocacy through the We Lead program, FOCCEC achieved a key milestone by obtaining official approval to pilot an HIV–SRHR service integration model in Jordan. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Program, FOCCEC implemented the integration model in three public health centers in Amman, as well as in selected community-based organizations serving rights-holder groups. This pilot represents a critical step toward institutionalizing holistic, stigma-free services for women and marginalized communities. Through evidence-based advocacy, partnership building, and capacity strengthening, We Lead contributed to a more coordinated national approach to SRHR and helped translate legislative progress into concrete, inclusive, and sustainable services for women and girls in Jordan. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The adoption of the Family Protection Law marked a pivotal starting point in creating an enabling legislative environment that promotes and protects the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls in Jordan. Building on this milestone, the government launched the National Women’s Strategy and its accompanying action plan, and endorsed the National Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. These strategic frameworks collectively signal a national commitment to ensuring that women and girls have access to safe, inclusive, and equitable services. However, they also highlight the need for stronger coordination and integration among all stakeholders working on SRHR and family protection. At the launch of the We Lead program in Jordan, the Community of Action (COA) organizations reached a consensus that engaging with the Family Protection Law would serve as a powerful entry point to influence policy, close gaps in implementation, and ultimately enhance protection mechanisms for women experiencing violence. This alignment ensured that the program’s advocacy efforts contributed directly to national priorities and ongoing reforms. The National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA), as the entity mandated to oversee the implementation of the Family Protection Law, became a key partner in this process. During the first Linking and Learning Conference of the We Lead program in Jordan, the final statement emphasized the vital role of healthcare providers in fulfilling their legal obligations; particularly the requirement to report cases of domestic violence in line with the Protection from Domestic Violence Law No. 15 of 2017 and the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017. The conference also highlighted the need to expand partnerships between national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen collective advocacy on SRHR issues, maximize impact, and avoid duplication of efforts. Through coordinated advocacy, We Lead COA members contributed directly to tangible improvements in SRHR services within the health sector, particularly for women facing violence. Several COAs took concrete actions to influence policies and expand inclusive services. For example, the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF), in close collaboration with NCFA and other key national stakeholders, developed policy papers and successfully advocated for amendments to governmental instructions related to women’s protection. This advocacy contributed to the drafting of a regulation aimed at updating and expanding maternal, childhood, and family planning services, while integrating stronger SRHR provisions to ensure more inclusive and responsive care for women and girls. Similarly, after two years of sustained advocacy through the We Lead program, FOCCEC achieved a key milestone by obtaining official approval to pilot an HIV–SRHR service integration model in Jordan. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Program, FOCCEC implemented the integration model in three public health centers in Amman, as well as in selected community-based organizations serving rights-holder groups. This pilot represents a critical step toward institutionalizing holistic, stigma-free services for women and marginalized communities. Through evidence-based advocacy, partnership building, and capacity strengthening, We Lead contributed to a more coordinated national approach to SRHR and helped translate legislative progress into concrete, inclusive, and sustainable services for women and girls in Jordan. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The adoption of the Family Protection Law marked a pivotal starting point in creating an enabling legislative environment that promotes and protects the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls in Jordan. Building on this milestone, the government launched the National Women’s Strategy and its accompanying action plan, and endorsed the National Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. These strategic frameworks collectively signal a national commitment to ensuring that women and girls have access to safe, inclusive, and equitable services. However, they also highlight the need for stronger coordination and integration among all stakeholders working on SRHR and family protection. At the launch of the We Lead program in Jordan, the Community of Action (COA) organizations reached a consensus that engaging with the Family Protection Law would serve as a powerful entry point to influence policy, close gaps in implementation, and ultimately enhance protection mechanisms for women experiencing violence. This alignment ensured that the program’s advocacy efforts contributed directly to national priorities and ongoing reforms. The National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA), as the entity mandated to oversee the implementation of the Family Protection Law, became a key partner in this process. During the first Linking and Learning Conference of the We Lead program in Jordan, the final statement emphasized the vital role of healthcare providers in fulfilling their legal obligations; particularly the requirement to report cases of domestic violence in line with the Protection from Domestic Violence Law No. 15 of 2017 and the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017. The conference also highlighted the need to expand partnerships between national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen collective advocacy on SRHR issues, maximize impact, and avoid duplication of efforts. Through coordinated advocacy, We Lead COA members contributed directly to tangible improvements in SRHR services within the health sector, particularly for women facing violence. Several COAs took concrete actions to influence policies and expand inclusive services. For example, the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF), in close collaboration with NCFA and other key national stakeholders, developed policy papers and successfully advocated for amendments to governmental instructions related to women’s protection. This advocacy contributed to the drafting of a regulation aimed at updating and expanding maternal, childhood, and family planning services, while integrating stronger SRHR provisions to ensure more inclusive and responsive care for women and girls. Similarly, after two years of sustained advocacy through the We Lead program, FOCCEC achieved a key milestone by obtaining official approval to pilot an HIV–SRHR service integration model in Jordan. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Program, FOCCEC implemented the integration model in three public health centers in Amman, as well as in selected community-based organizations serving rights-holder groups. This pilot represents a critical step toward institutionalizing holistic, stigma-free services for women and marginalized communities. Through evidence-based advocacy, partnership building, and capacity strengthening, We Lead contributed to a more coordinated national approach to SRHR and helped translate legislative progress into concrete, inclusive, and sustainable services for women and girls in Jordan. The institutional landscape of SRH-R information and services in Jordan has shown weak legislation and programs that implement rights-based approach in the provision of SRH-R information and services. The lack of coordination between international donor organizations that finance SRH-R, including family planning programs, the absence of a unified official arm to coordinate and monitor the work of these organizations and the lack of SRH-R information systems in the country negatively affects the promotion and protection of SRH-R issues. This is largely due to a complex system of social norms and values that inhibit the enforcement of policies and regulations that facilitate their implementation. Social norms and religious discourse are limiting SRH-R progress in a way that the community and the society at large still consider SRH-R a ‘taboo’. Thus, discussions about topic such as abortion, sexual identity and sex outside marriage are not open and need to be addressed at their root causes, by engaging all levels of the society, including households, community and religious leaders. Moreover, at institutional level, the lack of indicators to monitor the implementation of the SRH strategy, and the absence of specific budget allocated to SRH-R information and services make difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies. In addition, there is the need to create an inclusive database that identifies gaps and opportunities for SRH-R improvements and collect disaggregated data about different rightsholder group’s needs. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. The adoption of the Family Protection Law marked a pivotal starting point in creating an enabling legislative environment that promotes and protects the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls in Jordan. Building on this milestone, the government launched the National Women’s Strategy and its accompanying action plan, and endorsed the National Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. These strategic frameworks collectively signal a national commitment to ensuring that women and girls have access to safe, inclusive, and equitable services. However, they also highlight the need for stronger coordination and integration among all stakeholders working on SRHR and family protection. At the launch of the We Lead program in Jordan, the Community of Action (COA) organizations reached a consensus that engaging with the Family Protection Law would serve as a powerful entry point to influence policy, close gaps in implementation, and ultimately enhance protection mechanisms for women experiencing violence. This alignment ensured that the program’s advocacy efforts contributed directly to national priorities and ongoing reforms. The National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA), as the entity mandated to oversee the implementation of the Family Protection Law, became a key partner in this process. During the first Linking and Learning Conference of the We Lead program in Jordan, the final statement emphasized the vital role of healthcare providers in fulfilling their legal obligations; particularly the requirement to report cases of domestic violence in line with the Protection from Domestic Violence Law No. 15 of 2017 and the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities No. 20 of 2017. The conference also highlighted the need to expand partnerships between national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen collective advocacy on SRHR issues, maximize impact, and avoid duplication of efforts. Through coordinated advocacy, We Lead COA members contributed directly to tangible improvements in SRHR services within the health sector, particularly for women facing violence. Several COAs took concrete actions to influence policies and expand inclusive services. For example, the Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF), in close collaboration with NCFA and other key national stakeholders, developed policy papers and successfully advocated for amendments to governmental instructions related to women’s protection. This advocacy contributed to the drafting of a regulation aimed at updating and expanding maternal, childhood, and family planning services, while integrating stronger SRHR provisions to ensure more inclusive and responsive care for women and girls. Similarly, after two years of sustained advocacy through the We Lead program, FOCCEC achieved a key milestone by obtaining official approval to pilot an HIV–SRHR service integration model in Jordan. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Program, FOCCEC implemented the integration model in three public health centers in Amman, as well as in selected community-based organizations serving rights-holder groups. This pilot represents a critical step toward institutionalizing holistic, stigma-free services for women and marginalized communities. Through evidence-based advocacy, partnership building, and capacity strengthening, We Lead contributed to a more coordinated national approach to SRHR and helped translate legislative progress into concrete, inclusive, and sustainable services for women and girls in Jordan. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. A young male representative participated in the International Conference on Family Planning convened in Thailand during 14-17 November 2022; the campaign representative had the opportunity to explore knowledge and expertise on family planning and how it plays a huge role in achieving universal health coverage. During the conference, he explored the power of the local approach; by exploring country-level examples and learning that highlight the importance of local advocacy. Y-Peer group as per participating in this conference encouraged to advance and scale up their work towards working on several strategies including campaigning and advocacy. A Woman representative from Forearms of Change Association had the chance to participate in the 24th International AIDS conference held in Montreal between the period from 29th July and 2nd August 2022. This space was an opportunity for her to engage in side events with Hivos and the rightsholders that succeeded in generating attention to critical issues during the conference. Forearms representative had the chance to explore campaigning and advocacy tools to advocate for the rightsholders’ SRHRs and to hold duty-bearers to account through actively participating in protests; one to hold the government of Canada accountable to address the issue of Visas denial and to the AIDS conference to prioritize the voices of people living with HIV and the inaccessibility of commodities for HIV prevention and treatment The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Raghad Abu Aishe from I-dare participated in the CPD as a representative of We Lead Jordan RHS in NYC between (10-14 April 2023), the international conference gave her an opportunity to speak to the world about issues related to women, sexual education, and sustainable development in general. By participating in the conference Raghad got to participate a number of presented workshops and focused discussion groups to discuss issues related to the role of women in politics and decision-making, the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment. The session also addressed various population and development issues, such as population growth, migration, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. In addition, the importance of comprehensive sexual education, gender-related dimensions, awareness, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases were highlighted. Through participation in the 56th session on Population and Development, she was able to attend side sessions that addressed various women's issues. Based on her participation in the CPD conference, Raghad participated as youth representative in the linking and learning conference convened by ANHRE in May 2023, throughwhich she had the chance to share her reflections and insights. In July 2023, two COA represntatives participated in Women Deliver conference held in Kigali,namely Nadia Al Ashi and Raneem Hijazi, along with Haneen Alfayoumi the COAF. Nadia participated In one of the sessions on Strategies for equality in the Arab Region and spoke about the challenges faced by women in the region . the conference was an opportunity for those women to actively participate in internatioanl platforms and speak on behalf of Arab Women and being the voice of the voiceless. link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ii4d82k2s0hz9IfZy4pncEk5uQU5-eJx/view?usp=drive_link In general, introducing CPD and women deliver conferences to the rightsholders is a great win, as we pave the way for the rightsholders to strategeically work on the ground and compile their evidences to be shared in the international fora to help shaping the future and contribute to more just policies. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Jordan program engaged 8 new CSOs in 2023 The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Jordan program engaged 8 new CSOs in 2023 The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Jordan program engaged 8 new CSOs in 2023 The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Jordan program engaged 8 new CSOs in 2023 The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2024, representatives of Jordan COA had the opportunity to participate in two main advocacy spaces; CSW68 and AWID Conferences. Haneen Al Fayoumi the COA facilitator participated in CSW which was held in New York between 17-22 March 2024 , however due to some Visa complications for one of the RH’s accompaniment only the COAF was able to attend. One of the highlights of our participation was Haneen’s involvement in a session on financing sexual and reproductive health and rights, organized by FEMNET as a side event within CSW68. Haneen eloquently addressed the critical challenges surrounding financing sexual and reproductive health rights, emphasizing their profound impact on women, especially in conflict areas. She drew attention to the current state of sexual and reproductive health for women and girls in Gaza, highlighting how the lack of adequate funding exacerbates their suffering. Her participation in the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in contexts where vulnerabilities are intensified by conflict and limited resources. Her participation have truley infleunce commitment to amplifying the voices of women and girls and ensuring that their rights and needs are prioritized on the global agenda. Haneen and Lebanon's COA facilitator have organized a learning webinar on Smuggled intimcacy which is critical topic in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The webinar titled """"Smuggled Intimacy: Thinking of Reproduction and Sociality in a Settler Colonial Order"""" is a Palestinian researcher and journalist whose area of focus is reproductive justice and reproductive politics in Palestine. He explores the ways through which intimacy can be an arena for violence and resistance in a settler colonial context On the other hand, Five Participants form the COAs and two representatives from the host organization participated in AWID 2024 Conference which significantly strengthened their capacity in the following ways: 1. Enhanced Networking and Collaboration Skills • They gained confidence in establishing connections with like-minded peers globally, learning the importance of networking for cross-regional feminist collaboration. • They experienced a unique environment rooted in feminist principles, fostering solidarity and collective action with courageous women from the Global South. • They expanded their professional network by connecting with diverse participants, strengthening ties for future collaboration through platforms like LinkedIn. 2. Deepened Understanding of Feminist and Social Justice Issues • They reflected on gender justice issues in Jordan relative to global contexts, broadening her perspective on intersectionality, including economic and racial justice. • Also, the exposure to authentic feminist organizing deepened their commitment to feminist advocacy, inspiring them to counter anti-feminist movements and address shrinking funding for such causes. • Their engagement with diverse cultural and feminist perspectives enhanced theis understanding of global women's issues, such as the struggles faced by marginalized women, legal restrictions, and social injustices. 3. Strengthened Advocacy and Leadership Capacities • They developed skills to raise awareness effectively and ask critical questions, empowering her to contribute meaningfully in international forums. • Their participation reaffirmed their role as a human rights activist, equipping them with strategies to integrate feminist principles into development work. • The exposure to advocacy tools and the challenges faced by women worldwide empowered them to inspire youth and colleagues, fostering inclusive solutions in their community. 4. Broadened Global Perspective and Cultural Awareness • They recognized the synergies between Jordan’s context and other global movements, enriching theis approach to feminist learning spaces. • They appreciated the diverse experiences of women from the Global South, which challenged theis perceptions and encouraged critical reflections on feminist organizing. • The cultural horizons expanded through interactions with participants from different countries, deepening her appreciation for global solidarity efforts, including advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Overall, their participation in AWID 2024 was transformative, enhancing their networking, advocacy, leadership, and cross-cultural competencies—key strengths for advancing feminist and social justice causes both locally and globally The baseline assessment found out that CSOs in Jordan are not homogenous entities but comprise a wide variety of organizations that have varying levels of engagement with the government and a range of institutional capacities. This means that their capacities, skills, and knowledge to effectively work with young women are also diverse. CSOs focus on two dimensions either service providers for specific needs or gender-related issues on particular gender-based violence. It was relatively clear that CSOs in Jordan have limited experience in terms of SRHS due to the cultural norms and perspective of the public who do not have a safe place to talk about it. The capacities include skills and knowledge to work with young women from rightsholder groups. The capacities also involved the knowledge levels and willingness of health-service providers to provide accessible, comprehensive, high-quality, inclusive, and respectful SRHR information and services to young women from rightsholder groups. The baseline assessment showed that specific needs of young women may require CSOs to have communication skills – young women may find the issues intimidating from a cultural and age point of view. Receiving inconsistent and conflicting information on SRHR, sexuality, and gender leads to confusion. Furthermore more, CSOs in Jordan are keen on strengthening their capacity on advocacy order to actively get engaged in the governance and development processes in Jordan CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In April 2025, the COA facilitator and the DMEL focal point joined the We Lead delegation at the fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session was held under the theme “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.” The participation of We Lead representatives came at a critical time, amid the decision of the new U.S. administration to cut funding to global health programs, creating urgency in defending the health and SRHR agenda at the international level. Throughout the week of 7–11 April 2025, the delegation attended high-level panels, side events, and receptions where member states presented updates on their progress toward advancing the ICPD commitments. The discussions repeatedly emphasized the need for youth leadership and intergenerational dialogue to ensure that health education and SRHR are integrated into national policies. Notably, the We Lead representatives had the opportunity to review, contribute to, and endorse a statement on behalf of the International Sexual and Reproductive Rights Coalition (ISRRC), joining other civil society organizations in urging governments to respect and uphold UN processes, regulations, and commitments. This opportunity not only amplified their voices but also positioned them as credible actors representing youth interests in global policy negotiations. The delegation also participated in a reception hosted by the Government of the Netherlands, which brought together youth advocates from across the world to contribute to the Youth Action Agenda for ICPD30. With no prior representation from the Arab region, their participation significantly enriched the discussion by bringing forward the perspectives and lived realities of Arab youth. They played a key role in ensuring that regional challenges and priorities were acknowledged and incorporated into the global agenda. Additionally, the representatives attended high-level thematic sessions, including: 1- “Intergenerational Dialogue: Ensuring Healthy Lives – Bridging Generations for Action,” co-organized by UNFPA, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Benin, and the UN Youth Office. 2- “Ensuring Healthy Lives for All: Mainstreaming Health Across Development Policies in the Arab Region,” co-organized by the League of Arab States, Saudi Arabia, UNFPA, and UN ESCWA. These engagements significantly strengthened their lobby and advocacy skills; and gained practical exposure to UN negotiation processes and contributed to a formal statement endorsed by global SRHR actors. They got the chance to Observe how data, narratives, and political messaging are used to shape global discourse. They had the opportunity to get engaged directly with policymakers, donors, and international coalitions, expanding We Lead’s network and visibility and Built experience speaking on behalf of Arab youth and advocating within formal UN spaces. Overall, participating in CPD58 enriched the team’s advocacy competencies and strengthened the visibility and influence of We Lead Jordan and Arab youth within global SRHR policy spaces. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Honduras Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Law for the protection of Honduran migrants and their families (decree 106-2013): Lobbying decision makers for the implementation of Promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons. (COFAMIDEAFE) Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Special Law about HIV/AIDS (Decree No. 25-2015) An investigation was conducted on access to sexual and reproductive rights for women with HIV, this was an initiative of Fundación Llaves, as part of the article of the Law that promotes women's sexual and reproductive health. They focused on make visible the situation of TdD and how this could impact carrying out actions within the framework of the Law. Decree (54-2009) that prohibits Emergency contraceptives "The COA continued supervasing the implementation of the emergency contraceptive pill with GEPAE. Anti-rights groups sued the state over the approval of the emergency contraception pill. The COA is supporting and following up so that the anti-rights groups' lawsuit does not proceed, and working with GEPAE to provide the State with information to carry out a good defense and stop or block this demand. " Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. socialization of SRH research for women with HIV Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. socialization of SRH research for women with HIV Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. New decree to create an Inter-institutional table of SRHR The ESI Coalation inter-institutional round table is consolidated. A street action was carried out within the framework of the teen pregnancy prevention day to demand a Comprehensive Sexual Education Law with the ESI Coalition Equality and comprehensive development law for people with a disability. (Decree no. 160-2005) "A reform to the Law for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was delivered to the National Congress, specifically to the Libertad party bench to be introduced to the National Congress. In addition, the inter-institutional women and disability roundtable is following up on the reform so that it is accepted by the other benches of the national congress. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Public Policy for the Exercise of Rights and the Social Inclusion of the Honduran Population with Disabilities The organizations that are part of the COA of El Progreso (CAPRODI), promoted a municipal policy for the social inclusion of people with disabilities. By October 2024, the municipal government of El Progreso included in its budget actions for the social inclusion of people with disabilities. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Gender identity law (Anteproyecto de identidad de género en Honduras) The organization that was part of the COA pulled out of the WeLead program, so there was no follow-up. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. socialization of SRH research for women with HIV Several organizations that are part of the CoA have experience in advocacy, and are knowledgeable about the status of laws and policies concerning their constituencies, since they push for them, and form part of coalitions and networks that promote changes in policies and defend their rights. On the other hand, young women expressed the need to have more and better presence in the spaces where decisions are made and policies are developed. One of the strategies proposed by the CoA is to set up a Thematic Table on SRHR. These kinds of technical tables have proven successful for other issues in the past. The CoA sees this result, as the final result of a strong and sustained effort to raise awareness and train duty bearers about the importance of respecting the SRHR of the four groups of rights holders, and the support gained through campaigns, from the general public, exerting pressure on duty bearers to support and implement laws and policies that respect and protect the SRHR. A mapping and diagnosis of legislation must be implemented, and in addition, an advocacy strategy should be proposed, which takes into account the changing context, particularly after the national elections in 2021. By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. socialization of SRH research for women with HIV There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. The COA organization, rights holders and consortium members through mutual capacity strengthening engaged in various Capacity Strengthening initiatives towards improving COA organizations structures, knowledge, capacities and funding to allow them to successfully engage in SRHR advocacy. Though the COAs and Rights holders are yet to reach that goal, the program is observing and documenting progress through milestones made by the COAs towards the 2025 Goal. Honduras engaged in the following activities to strengthen the capacities of Rights Holders and their organizations, strengthening of the capacities of our rights holders in matters of sexual and reproductive health, to open spaces in decision-making and demands of their health demands, training on the Reach Harvest methodology and writing with the purpose of increasing accountability in our projects and making visible the work to be done every day to improve health reproductive of women, Political and community Leadership workshops created to train women with better advocacy capacities, giving tools that allow them to be involved in decision-making regarding their sexual and reproductive health, CoA makes use of data from theirs investigations on access to SRH, allowing it to be used in advocacy groups to make, change or strengthen policies in Honduras, Participation of RH in international spaces to influence and strengthen their capacities to manage changes to the laws of the country of residence and create alliances with other key actors that help promote changes and improvements to the laws. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Advancements in legal and regulatory frameworks regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR) contribute to providing rights holders with more open, inclusive spaces for political advocacy, enabling them to strengthen their capacities to engage in local, national, and regional advocacy spaces. It also promotes a favorable environment for them to feel secure in decision-making spaces and providing support to women rights holders in their demands to promote their sexual and reproductive health. The program has contributed to organizations reconsidering intergenerational and intersectional work from a collective and comprehensive perspective for the sustainability of agendas created with and for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Forming partnerships within the community has allowed us to collaborate to strengthen, promote, and share best practices in strategic actions to promote public policies for the benefit of PWDs. Similarly, there has been greater public support with the campaign directed towards the SSR of women rights holders. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. CoA organizations have the structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Through evidence-based advocacy, partnership building, and capacity strengthening, We Lead contributed to a more coordinated national approach to SRHR and helped translate legislative progress into concrete, inclusive, and sustainable services for women and girls in Jordan. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2025, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2025, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2025, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2025, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. During the year 2025, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Honduras maintained the same number of CSOs from the onset of the program. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Honduras maintained the same number of CSOs from the onset of the program. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Honduras maintained the same number of CSOs from the onset of the program. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Honduras maintained the same number of CSOs from the onset of the program. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. COA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. During the year 2024, a strong contribution has been made to the 4 objectives of the program, this can be seen in the following results: Two work networks were formed that are led by young people motivated by visibility in the promotion and defense of sexual and reproductive health, responding to the goal, where rights holders assume more and more leadership roles in the spaces that we articulate as the CoA in Honduras. Support to an allied organization in the promotion of the Legal Protection Law for Missing Persons in the National Congress for its approval and thus promote more Laws and policies in favor of TdD. The first draft of the reform to the Disability Law was delivered to the bench of Libertad y Refoundación (Libre) deputies of the National Congress of Honduras, with an article that promotes respect for SSR. The first Diverse Roundtable on sexual and reproductive rights is created in the Sula Valley with 10 organizations that work with LBTi+ rights holders, creating new spaces of articulation for advocacy on SRH. There are differences in the capacities on L/A of the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level. Most of them have experience in advocating for their own constituencies, but not necessarily all have knowledge about SRH-R and/or the other rightsholders´ issues in the programme. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, not politically oriented, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, the general public mainly. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy include the host organization CDM, CEM-H, Acción Joven, Fundación Llaves, Fonamih, Fenapapedish and Ceprosa. The organizations of the CoA mostly work from their specific theme, their population or their approach, so not necessarily collective action is taking place, although in the case of Honduras coalitions have been set up around pressing issues, such as Emergency Contraception. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by other organizations. There is awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person, though not in all organization and rightholders. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. Similarly, after two years of sustained advocacy through the We Lead program, FOCCEC achieved a key milestone by obtaining official approval to pilot an HIV–SRHR service integration model in Jordan. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Program, FOCCEC implemented the integration model in three public health centers in Amman, as well as in selected community-based organizations serving rights-holder groups. This pilot represents a critical step toward institutionalizing holistic, stigma-free services for women and marginalized communities. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0148 - Guatemala Hivos We Lead is a daring, far-reaching and innovative programme that will realize long-lasting improvements to the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women rightsholders in nine countries across three continents. The young women We Lead focuses on are disproportionally affected by discrimination and gender-based violence. Duty-bearers ignore their SRH-R, healthcare workers mistreat them, and adult family members decide about their sexuality and access to SRH-R information and services. They belong to the ones most left behind and hardest to reach: young women and adolescent girls (15-30 years) who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual, trans or intersex (LBTI), live with HIV or disabilities, or are affected by displacement. We call these women rightsholders, because that is what they are: holders of rights. We will pay special attention to young women at the intersection of multiple stigmatised identities, drawing among others on the learnings of inspiring programmes such as Voice and Right Here Right Now. We Lead believes in the right of every individual to decide about her, his or their own body and sexual and reproductive life. We are convinced that having this decision-making power is crucial for a person’s wellbeing, and a basic condition to thrive and find fulfilment in all other areas of life. 1. In June 2023, six Jordanian civil society organisations members of the We Lead Community of Action made a significant impact with its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council Review of Jordan (Fourth Cycle Jan. – Feb. 2024) – 45th Session. The submission focused on promoting women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering young women as rights holders and advocates for SRHR. The review highlighted disparities in contraceptive use and the lack of age-appropriate SRHR education in schools. Access to services in rural areas and for individuals with disabilities was also limite. The UPR submission emphasized the need for effective legislation and mechanisms to ensure rights-based sexual and reproductive service delivery. The coalition passionately advocated for ending the practice of sterilizing women and girls with disabilities without informed consent, promoting inclusivity and equal access to quality care. 2. On June 26th, 2023, six community journalists in Nairobi, from Ruben Fm, Pamoja Fm, The Voice of Kenya, and Mtaani Radio, collaborated with AFOSI to implement the We Lead program following a capacity-building training aiming to create awareness on matters Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH-R) which resulted to Voice of Kenya publishing a video of a Right Holder being interviewed about Sexual & Reproductive Health. By leveraging the reach and influence of These radio stations, the program has the potential to disseminate critical SRH-R information to a wide audience, thereby promoting informed decision-making and healthier behaviors within the community. The publication of a video interview by The Voice of Kenya demonstrates the programs ability to engage with local media outlets, facilitating network and coalition building That can strengthen the programs impact and reach even more individuals.3. On August 28, 2023, the Ministry of Health in the Alta Verapaz region signed a commitment agreement with the organization OTRANS-RN. The commitment involves providing quality and warm services in various health care aspects, respecting the identity of Trans individuals and ensuring compliance with the care strategy.  It is crucial to raise awareness about the health strategy to ensure that the services provided are of high quality, warmth, and gender-inclusive. The organization OTRANS-RN, through previous monitoring using its own tools, collected information and prioritized the Alta Verapaz department to continue enhancing the institutional capacities of health centers. The program puts young women rightsholders in the driver’s seat, connecting them with each other in Communities of Action. In these spaces they share knowledge, experiences and ideas, and learn from one another, while they also develop joint strategies to improve their SRH-R. We accompany and coach them as they work towards achieving the legal and policy changes they have targeted. The program also empowers these young women to participate in movements and develop and lead campaigns to change the perceptions of policy makers and the public on rightsholders’ SRH-R. An innovative participatory grant-making mechanism provides financial support for them to realize their plans and build and strengthen their organizations. Throughout the program there is continuous attention for rightsholders’ safety and security, and for their psychosocial wellbeing. Hivos Foundation In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Law of Universal and Equitable Access to Family Planning Services and its Integration in the National Reproductive Health Program (Decree Nº 87/2005) 426 health providers have been sensitized to improve sexual and reproductive rights care. In addition, health monitoring using HSMA methodology was conducted at the Petén Youth Care Clinic, which reopened in 2022. Some organizations have coordinated with other programs to provide and distribute various contraceptive methods during sex education days. As part of a joint action led by a CoA organization, two health service days were held. General Law to Combat the HIV AIDS and the Promotion, Protection and Defense of Human Rights due to HIV/AIDS (Decree 27-2000): The CoA organizations have carried out articulation meetings on the HIV Law together with other cooperation sectors and the Integral Care Units. In addition, Redmmutrans and Otrans have held dialogues with the Ministry of Health to implement the care manuals for RH (trans women and women living with HIV). Thanks to its participation in AIDS, IDEI was part of the Dialogue of Knowledge on the response to HIV in indigenous populations in Latin America. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. International Human Rights Mechanisms: Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women CEDAW/ on the Rights of the Child / against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment / on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities / International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: The shadow report presented in the UPR (2022) has been followed up with the current government. Through the Social Welfare Secretariat, dialogues have been opened with civil society organizations (CSOs) to discuss the recommendations addressed to the State. The CoA has actively participated in these spaces, evidencing the observations made to the government and integrating proposals for their compliance. An alternative report was presented to the CEDAW on the situation of young women in Guatemala and the level of compliance of the State with respect to the recommendations received. Several CoA organizations also participated in the visit of the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations. We also participated in CONDATOS/ABRELATAM/América Abierta 2024, held in Brasilia, Brazil, where we presented a panel on the invisibilization of violence against sexual and reproductive rights (SRHR) of young women in Guatemala. In this space, an analysis of clinical data collected by INACIF between 2017 and January 2024 was proposed, from a DSDR perspective. " In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By improving the application of this laws/policies and guidelines , we hope that the rightsholders (young women who identify as LBTI, live with HIV, with disabilities, and are affected by displacement) will be recognized, promoted and better defended, which will contribute to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against them.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. It will be included in the State of the Art of the laws that respond to SRHR and how the CoA has added to its compliance. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. It will be included in the State of the Art of the laws that respond to SRHR and how the CoA has added to its compliance. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Law initiative 5272 for the Protection of Life and Family: This law was shelved thanks to the work of the organizations that belong to the CoA. By the end of 2024 the law is blocked. Law initiative 5940 for the Protection of Children and Adolescents against Gender Identity Disorders: By the end of 2024 the law is still pending and blocked and has not been taken up by the government. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. Initiative 6475 reforming the penal code, which criminalizes speaking about gender identity to minors: This caused discomfort in the CoA organizations and they spoke out and were present in Congress. Due to his non-appearance, the deputies present in the Commission (Ivana Luján, Raúl Barrera and the president Cándido Leal) decided to file both initiatives so that they would be known by the future members of the Commission of the Minor and the Family. Initiative 6157 on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: The law is still pending to be discussed and approved in the Congress of the Republic. This has been a significant challenge due to the stigma and misinformation surrounding SIA, mainly INCIDEJOVEN has been the organization that has carried out more campaigns and advocacy on this issue and continues in dialogue with women congresswomen of the official party. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. It will be included in the State of the Art of the laws that respond to SRHR and how the CoA has added to its compliance. In Guatemala, conservative parties and movements have been gaining power over the last years, co-opting several spaces in the government and in state institutions. The conservative attitude at political level is reflected in the laws and policies concerning SRH-R issues. For instance, in 2017, the Supreme Court of Justice blocked the distribution of a Manual on Sexual and Reproductive Rights and urged CSOs to stop issuing any manual or carrying out any activity that seeks to support and encourage abortion or abortive practices, although in the country abortion is allowed under certain circumstances. Moreover, in 2018, the Women’s Commission of Congress gave an unfavorable edict about a Gender Identity Law proposed by organizations of trans-women. Finally, in 2019, members of the Guatemalan congress have revived an initiative to pass the “Protecting Life and Family” law (Decree 5272) which seeks to criminalize abortion in all forms (including miscarriage) as well as same-sex marriage, and prohibits to both, private and public institutions, to promote comprehensive sex education and any issues related to sexual diversity and “gender identity’. The law would also require doctors to register miscarriages in the National Registry of Persons (RENAP), turning them into ‘police officer’. This proposal has currently advanced to second lecture within the Congress. On a positive note, Congress unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the Ombudsman (prosecutor) for defending the rights of LGBTI people and access to abortion. Considering that Guatemala will go under election in 2023 and that it is foreseen that conservative parties will remain in power, the best way to improve SRH-R status seems to be by working on the incorporation of SRH-R elements in existing policies and in the implementation of existing laws, rather than by promoting new legislations that require approval by the Congress. In particular, the Women Secretariat and the Ministry of Health can be engaged to support the inclusion and expansion of SRH-R issues in the current legal and political setting By 2025, laws, policies, regulations will be fully implemented creating a  safer, convenient, work environment  free of discrimination for the rights holders.  This goal will be achieved through three outcomes i)  will by Rightsholders, their organisations and allies - with the support of the consortium partners – design and implement activities to influence laws, policies and guidelines that affect their SRH-R ii) An increasing number of rightsholders participate In policy and decision-making bodies and perceive their participation as meaningful iii) Duty-bearers increasingly develop, support and implement laws, policies and guidelines that acknowledge, respect and protect rightsholders’ SRH-R. It will be included in the State of the Art of the laws that respond to SRHR and how the CoA has added to its compliance. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. Local organisations have promoted spaces for capacity building, but also through collective spaces of the CoA, such as the SOGIESC training, Lilo Mujeres, and the Political Dialogues between rights holders. This included ten training sessions held on different topics, including a visit with a gender focus, advocacy on sexuality, environmental advocacy and communication as a communication tool. These spaces have been significant for creating collaboration and trust among CoA organisations to work together. As a result of the training The organisations have also managed to collectively define the agenda of priorities for political advocacy, which includes actions to follow up on the approval and blocking of the legal framework, including laws and public policies related to or that could affect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of rights holders, as well as the fulfilment of those already in force, through the creation of a social audit platform to monitor the investment and execution of the actions and programs that the different public institutions have committed to this end. During the implementation of the advocacy plan, progress has been made towards preparing the law initiative for persons with disabilities, the comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care system for adolescents and young people, and the bill on comprehensive sexuality. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. On March 30, 2022, in Ciudad Flores, Petén, the TAN UX'IL Association convened a meeting with the social organizations' movement in Petén. The purpose was to seek support for mobilization and advocacy actions to demand the return of the building of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents. This clinic was constructed with funds from the Petén Development Council and had been utilized during the pandemic to handle Covid cases. However, in the current year, it was not reopened in the respective building but in a small van, and there were plans to use the building for other services. Various actions were taken by the TAN UX'IL coordination, including the creation and delivery of a public memorial to the Hospital Director signed by all organizations in the Social Organizations Movement in Petén. Press conferences were held to read out the movement's statements, demanding the return of the building for the reopening of the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic. Since the initiation of these actions, the hospital authorities ignored the requests. Meetings were then held with opposition Deputies from the Semilla Party to conduct oversight visits and request the prompt reopening of the service. Finally, on September 27, the building was returned, and the Comprehensive and Differentiated Care Clinic for adolescents was reopened in the Petén department. Subsequently, on November 17, in collaboration with CONJUVE Petén, more than 100 adolescents and youth visited the clinic's facilities to learn about the services they can access for free and in a differentiated manner. From the We Lead program, various activities were carried out with the Youth Commission prior to the presentation of the initiative proposal. In collaboration with organizations and collectives from the 4 groups of rights holders, these activities included a forum and press conference during the Sixty-Sixth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held from March 14 to 25, 2022, as well as follow-up meetings after the closure of youth clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services. The political relationship developed during 2022 fostered increased political trust between INCIDEJOVEN and the youth commission, leading to actions supportive of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SDSR), such as the presentation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Law initiative. It is important to highlight that this process was made possible through repeated working meetings involving the expert and advisory team, the youth commission team, and meetings for socialization and validation with civil society. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. In 2025, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political contex There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2023, Guatemala disengaged with the previous host organization and onboarded a new host organization in Q2. Program maintained the rest of the CSOs There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2023, Guatemala disengaged with the previous host organization and onboarded a new host organization in Q2. Program maintained the rest of the CSOs There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2023, Guatemala disengaged with the previous host organization and onboarded a new host organization in Q2. Program maintained the rest of the CSOs There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2023, Guatemala disengaged with the previous host organization and onboarded a new host organization in Q2. Program maintained the rest of the CSOs There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.            CoA has structures, knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRHR lobby and advocacy. In 2024, the 12 CoA organizations, including the host organization, have strengthened their advocacy capacities and consolidated the networks in which they are articulated to influence decision-making bodies at both the national and international levels. As part of this strengthening process, they have participated in various trainings, including: - International activism and advocacy (Akahata). - Communication strategies and digital security in social networks (Thomson Reuters). - Open data workshop - Intergenerational Leadership Lab: Reflections from Latin America (Restless Development) - School of security and protection (Digital Defenders Partnership) - Analysis of the socio-political context There are differences in the capacities on L/A among the member organizations of the CoA. Some have greater experience in political L/A than others, several of them have experience at departmental and municipal levels, others have experience in influencing the executive and legislative branches at the national level, but not necessarily in SRH-R. Some of the need to strengthen their capacities on this topic. There are also organizations and groups in the CoA that carry out social and cultural advocacy, which can contribute to mobilize goodwill and support of other people, who are not necessarily political actors, but can be public in general. Organizations with more experience in lobbying and political advocacy are Incidejoven, Otrans, IDEI, Tan Ux'il and Red MPA from Sector de Mujeres. Currently the organizations of the CoA are working separately and they don’t work on the links between their issues and how they could mutually strengthen each other if they worked together. Everyone works from their theme, their population or their approach. There are weaknesses of a technical nature in the approaches and information, even of the organizations on their own issues, and even more so in the issues/identities handled by the other organizations. Conservative ideas about SRH-R, justified by the argument of indigenous identity, are found within the CoA. It is necessary to develop common visions, and minimum common agendas between the organizations, develop political capacities and promote more teamwork. There is a regular awareness about the prevention and management of security risks involved in working in the defense of human rights or being a public person. Not all organizations have internal leadership of rights holders, but work with them.  CoA organizations have the structures; knowledge, capacities and funding that allow them to successfully engage in SRH-R advocacy. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0154 Hivos Problem: Climate change, ecosystem degradation, and social inequality threaten human well-being and progress towards sustainable development. Current approaches to climate action often fail to consider the needs and perspectives of local communities, particularly marginalized groups.Solution: VCA aims to empower civil society to play a central role in shaping a just climate transition. By building collaboration and capacity among diverse civil society groups, VCA works to:Amplify local voices: Through innovative storytelling and communication strategies, the program helps marginalized communities express their concerns and solutions.Shape public discourse: VCA fosters a more supportive public environment for climate action by raising awareness and influencing public opinion.Influence policy and finance: By advocating for locally-shaped solutions, VCA aims to make climate policies and financing more inclusive and responsive to the needs of local communities.VCA operates on the principle of bottom-up change, supporting local civil society organizations (CSOs) to take the lead in co-creating solutions and influencing decision-making. This approach aims for increased local ownership and just and sustainable climate action. Here's a breakdown of each country's top achievement, highlighting how it aligns with the Hivos' Climate Justice Theory of Change:ZambiaReshaping Climate Narratives: Local partners produced research papers on climate finance and just climate action. This not only empowers local voices but also makes critical information accessible, promoting transparency and knowledge-sharing for a more informed public.Equitable Resource Distribution: The VCA database, filled with the research papers, ensures wider access to knowledge and resources on climate finance and solutions. This empowers local communities with crucial information to advocate for themselves.IndonesiaEquitable Resource Distribution: Establishing collaborations with diverse groups (media, artists, etc.) broadens the reach and impact of the climate justice message. Securing village-level policy and funding specifically targets marginalized communities, ensuring they benefit directly from climate action resources.Building Political Power: These collaborations also create a more powerful and unified voice for climate justice, increasing pressure on decision-makers.TunisiaBuilding Political Power: Collaborative advocacy campaigns successfully influenced policy frameworks and national dialogues on critical environmental issues. This demonstrates the program's ability to directly impact policy decisions.KenyaReshaping Climate Narratives: Influencing decision-making on climate change policies ensures local voices are heard and considered, shaping the narrative around climate action.Building Political Power: Mobilizing civil society participation in the Climate Summit People's March and amplifying youth and women's voices during the Africa Climate Summit/Week demonstrates the project's ability to empower key rightsholder groups and influence decision-making processes.BrazilReshaping Climate Narratives: Successfully incorporating "Climate Justice" into the narratives and practices of Amazonian civil society fundamentally changes the conversation around climate change.Building Political Power: This shift in the narrative, along with successful advocacy efforts, ultimately influenced policies at local, state, national, and even international levels. Local Empowerment and Tailored Solutions: Lessons from Zambia, Indonesia, and Kenya emphasize the significance of empowering local communities and tailoring solutions to their specific needs. This involves amplifying the voices of key stakeholders, including marginalized groups, and supporting locally-driven climate solutions. In Kenya, for example, efforts to amplify the voices of youth and women during climate summits and marches showcase the importance of grassroots engagement. In Indonesia, influencing policies from village to ministerial level focused on locally-shaped solutions and community rights.Building Strong Partnerships and Coalitions: Collaboration and coalition-building emerge as critical success factors. Establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including media, artists, indigenous groups, and academics, strengthens the climate justice agenda and amplifies voices at the national level. The success of initiatives in Tunisia and Brazil demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative advocacy campaigns and the broadening of outreach through connections with non-aligned movements.Evidence-Based Advocacy and Data Collection: Zambia's shift to data-driven advocacy, with research papers on carbon markets submitted for policy consideration, demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence in supporting policy change. Similarly, data from Kenya on waste management informed the Waste to Rivers Nairobi River Action Plan. WWF NETHERLANDS Hivos Foundation Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society Africa Uncensored Ltd Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance Civil Society for Poverty Reduction Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance Keepers Zambia Foundation Free Press Initiative Save Lamu Legal Resources Foundation Trust Greeneration Foundation Indonesia Generation Shapers Youth Group KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE Open knowledge brasil INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA Instituto EQUIT – Gênero, Economia e Cidadania Global Rede Internacional de Ação Comunitária - Interação Coordenação das Organizações Indígenas da Amazônia Brasileir MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES Yayasan Penabulu Kenya Zambia Indonesia Tunisia Brazil 1771362.17 4078195.7 3708277.7 4164910.48 2437927.02 47746 2683132 WWF NETHERLANDS 3766187 WWF NETHERLANDS 3767107 WWF NETHERLANDS 3153733 WWF NETHERLANDS 2188190 WWF NETHERLANDS 28309 WWF NETHERLANDS 56298 WWF NETHERLANDS 82081 WWF NETHERLANDS 397157 WWF NETHERLANDS -2188190 WWF NETHERLANDS 1750552 WWF NETHERLANDS 112394 WWF NETHERLANDS 282444 WWF NETHERLANDS 16158045 WWF NETHERLANDS 82081 WWF NETHERLANDS 0 13750.9 0 0 755.28 6855.68 74627.13 462381.01 160727.24 313081.6 307644.25 590768.54 197096.01 327046.12 293336.85 538399 139432.06 300028.48 330859.26 393381.04 140587.85 163338.7 153290.43 226621.18 7383.08 0 0 0 20000 Africa Uncensored Ltd 30000 Africa Uncensored Ltd 9060.44 Africa Uncensored Ltd 29000 Africa Uncensored Ltd 29000 Africa Uncensored Ltd 35000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 15755.1 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 54500 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 54500 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 45000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 35000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 45000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 54500 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 40000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 10500 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 15000 Save Lamu -5953.95 Save Lamu 25000 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 70000 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 3230.6 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society -1980 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 50000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 85000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 5000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 50000 Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance 85000 Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance 5000 Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance 25000 Keepers Zambia Foundation 50000 Keepers Zambia Foundation 4242.39 Keepers Zambia Foundation 40000 Free Press Initiative 67000 Free Press Initiative 31763 Yayasan Penabulu 46944.35 Yayasan Penabulu 26307.79 Yayasan Penabulu 92181.88 Yayasan Penabulu 43358.86 Yayasan Penabulu 48624.82 Yayasan Penabulu 31741.41 Yayasan Penabulu 43895.83 Yayasan Penabulu 28494 Yayasan Penabulu 69559 Yayasan Penabulu 6183.34 Yayasan Penabulu 30629.06 Yayasan Penabulu 34326 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 33089 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 8088.31 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 30308 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 19554.77 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 48782.24 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 44660.61 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 51795.54 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 6807.51 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 45509.84 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 38575.89 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 33302.17 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 4205.66 Yayasan Koaksi Indonesia 27117 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 29136.48 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 16282.85 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 38756.36 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 28407.48 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 6913.77 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 41509.12 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 19914.79 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 18184.54 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 7793.37 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 10671.91 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 46095.88 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 24901.12 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 35009.86 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 5095.05 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 40735.32 Perkumpulan Hutan Itu Indonesia 23444 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 45113.73 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 30308 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 35920.96 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 6338.99 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 3294.96 Yayasan SPEAK Indonesia 37000 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 46200 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 8987.94 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 33227 Yayasan KEHATI 30978.35 Yayasan KEHATI 13276.43 Yayasan KEHATI 30112 Yayasan KEHATI 27801.23 Yayasan KEHATI 36262.45 Yayasan KEHATI 29156.37 Yayasan KEHATI 109071.81 Yayasan KEHATI 10570.94 Yayasan KEHATI 42283.77 Yayasan KEHATI 55564.23 Yayasan KEHATI 58316.14 Yayasan KEHATI 3502.29 Yayasan KEHATI 75000 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 37500 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 11000 Association Collectif Créatif 22000 Association Collectif Créatif 10820 Association Collectif Créatif 29995 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 29995 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 37493.75 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 44992.5 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 7498.75 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global -3528.66 Association les Amis des Oiseaux 30000 Association les Amis des Oiseaux 15000 ATPNE 12000 ATPNE 6869 ATPNE 1864.01 ATPNE 54404.92 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 37588.85 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 6077.68 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 31495.38 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 11248.35 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 1.97 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 1969.93 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 21000 Ass. Tunisienne pour le Dévelop. de la Culture Électronique 22415 Ass. Tunisienne pour le Dévelop. de la Culture Électronique 1902.56 Ass. Tunisienne pour le Dévelop. de la Culture Électronique 20000 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 25000 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 25000 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 20000 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 9732.23 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 84200 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 56012.2 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 70905 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 47271 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 12395.36 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 21000 OPEN KNOWLEDGE BRASIL 27000 Ass La Ruche de la Citoyennete Activ 42000 Ass La Ruche de la Citoyennete Activ 17040.34 Ass La Ruche de la Citoyennete Activ 3528.66 Ass La Ruche de la Citoyennete Activ 8554.45 Ass La Ruche de la Citoyennete Activ 70000 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 60000 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 60000 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 47500 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 1000 Generation Shapers Youth Group 4000 Generation Shapers Youth Group 1000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 4000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 13052.62 Greeneration Foundation Indonesia 5272.5 Greeneration Foundation Indonesia 859.63 Greeneration Foundation Indonesia 34000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 6000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 5000 SUSTAINABLE ENVIROMENTAL DVELOPMENT WATCH 20000 SUSTAINABLE ENVIROMENTAL DVELOPMENT WATCH 23786.41 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 40000 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 30000 Article 19 Brazil 12500 Article 19 Brazil 2490.41 Article 19 Brazil 12000 New Generation for the development and the environment 16844 New Generation for the development and the environment 67500 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 50000 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 10000 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 10000 REDE INTERNACIONAL DE ACAO COMUNITARIA - INTERACAO 20000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 30000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 20000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 25000 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 3992.19 Consumer Unity & Trust Society-CITEE 12000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 2684.03 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 40000 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 45000 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 40000 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 20000 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 11232.59 Young Women's Christian Association of Kenya 38000 SUSTAINABLE ENVIROMENTAL DVELOPMENT WATCH 16000 SUSTAINABLE ENVIROMENTAL DVELOPMENT WATCH 4814.7 SUSTAINABLE ENVIROMENTAL DVELOPMENT WATCH 22000 Green Agricultural Youth organization -16974 Green Agricultural Youth organization 22000 Keepers Zambia Foundation 42500 Keepers Zambia Foundation 42500 Keepers Zambia Foundation 174.22 Keepers Zambia Foundation 20000 KALEMBA MULTIMEDIA LTD -20000 KALEMBA MULTIMEDIA LTD 10000 Youth and Urbanism 3500 Youth and Urbanism 1217.05 Youth and Urbanism 11889 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 11337 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 11772 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 10000 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 3371 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 22000 Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance -22000 Zambia Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition Alliance 22000 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 44500 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 42000 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 3929.42 Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society 40000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 85000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 22854 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 45000 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 17146 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction -12166.72 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction -17146 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 4781.38 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction -4781.38 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 12364.62 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction -1604.72 Civil Society for Poverty Reduction 60000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 50000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 64000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 60000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 26000 Pastoralist Community Initiative Development and Assistance 40000 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 30000 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 30000 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 20000 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 15000 INSTITUTO TUCUNDUBA 45000 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 30000 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 30000 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 27381 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 45000 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 50000 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 4282.15 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 25000 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 60000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 50000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 30000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 16734.36 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 40000 Legal Resources Foundation Trust 20000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 15000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 15000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 15000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 7202 TAPAJOS DE FATO 25500 East African Documentary Film Fund- Docubox 30000 East African Documentary Film Fund- Docubox 25500 East African Documentary Film Fund- Docubox -1501.44 East African Documentary Film Fund- Docubox 10000 NewZambian Innovations 5000 NewZambian Innovations 10000 NewZambian Innovations 7622 Nomad08 15244 Nomad08 2541 Nomad08 2500 Impact Foundation for Research & Development 7500 Impact Foundation for Research & Development 15000 Impact Foundation for Research & Development 10000 Youth and Urbanism 5000 Youth and Urbanism 17000 Youth and Urbanism 3000 Youth and Urbanism 17000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 10000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 5000 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 2949.12 KENYA INSTITUTE OF PUPPET THEATRE 11000 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 3400 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 1600 ASS TUNISIAN YOUTH IMPACT 17000 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 8671.4 Observatoire de la Souveraineté Alimentaire et de l'Environn 8000 ATPNE 3178.12 ATPNE 1241 ATPNE 22140 National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya 21447 National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya 19413 National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya 7000 National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya 17365 HAKI in Afrika Trust 17202 HAKI in Afrika Trust 23933 HAKI in Afrika Trust 6500 HAKI in Afrika Trust 124747.6 Perkumpulan Institut Samdhana 157319.49 Perkumpulan Institut Samdhana 219853.63 Perkumpulan Institut Samdhana -13466.17 Perkumpulan Institut Samdhana 12000 Zambia Free Press Initiative 15000 Zambia Free Press Initiative 23000 Associacao de Afro Envolvimento Casa Preta 23000 Associacao de Afro Envolvimento Casa Preta 3000 Associacao de Afro Envolvimento Casa Preta 42600 Centre for Trade Policy and Development 7100 Centre for Trade Policy and Development 21300 Centre for Trade Policy and Development 42600 JESUIT CENTRE FOR THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION (JCTR) 21300 JESUIT CENTRE FOR THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION (JCTR) -5544.32 JESUIT CENTRE FOR THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION (JCTR) 42018 Zambia Civic Education Association 21009 Zambia Civic Education Association 6756.17 Zambia Civic Education Association 7500 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 7500 Danseurs Citoyens Sud 6500 Tozzo Films 2500 Tozzo Films 4000 Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazonia - IPAM 1000 Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazonia - IPAM 975 KYANDULU ELITES YOUTH GROUP 8775 KYANDULU ELITES YOUTH GROUP 10500 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 4500 INSTITUTO EQUIT – Genero, Economia e Cidadania Global 7700 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 3300 MOVIMENTOS DE PIMPADORES 4000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 1000 TAPAJOS DE FATO 2951.1 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 327.9 COORDENACAO DAS ORGANIZACOES INDIGENAS DA AMAZONIA BRASILEIR 4500 Article 19 Brazil 2500 Open Knowledge Brazil 2500 Open Knowledge Brazil 2500 Open Knowledge Brazil 1417.27 KYANDULU ELITES YOUTH GROUP 13777.32 KYANDULU ELITES YOUTH GROUP 6160 Associacao de Afro Envolvimento Casa Preta 2640 Associacao de Afro Envolvimento Casa Preta 1980 -1980 -1391 -828 -85000 -5000 -4644 -40000 -18726 959 -959 45000 -45000 NL-KVK-41198677-00.0154 - Indonesia Hivos Problem: Climate change, ecosystem degradation, and social inequality threaten human well-being and progress towards sustainable development. Current approaches to climate action often fail to consider the needs and perspectives of local communities, particularly marginalized groups.Solution: VCA aims to empower civil society to play a central role in shaping a just climate transition. By building collaboration and capacity among diverse civil society groups, VCA works to:Amplify local voices: Through innovative storytelling and communication strategies, the program helps marginalized communities express their concerns and solutions.Shape public discourse: VCA fosters a more supportive public environment for climate action by raising awareness and influencing public opinion.Influence policy and finance: By advocating for locally-shaped solutions, VCA aims to make climate policies and financing more inclusive and responsive to the needs of local communities.VCA operates on the principle of bottom-up change, supporting local civil society organizations (CSOs) to take the lead in co-creating solutions and influencing decision-making. This approach aims for increased local ownership and just and sustainable climate action. Here's a breakdown of each country's top achievement, highlighting how it aligns with the Hivos' Climate Justice Theory of Change:ZambiaReshaping Climate Narratives: Local partners produced research papers on climate finance and just climate action. This not only empowers local voices but also makes critical information accessible, promoting transparency and knowledge-sharing for a more informed public.Equitable Resource Distribution: The VCA database, filled with the research papers, ensures wider access to knowledge and resources on climate finance and solutions. This empowers local communities with crucial information to advocate for themselves.IndonesiaEquitable Resource Distribution: Establishing collaborations with diverse groups (media, artists, etc.) broadens the reach and impact of the climate justice message. Securing village-level policy and funding specifically targets marginalized communities, ensuring they benefit directly from climate action resources.Building Political Power: These collaborations also create a more powerful and unified voice for climate justice, increasing pressure on decision-makers.TunisiaBuilding Political Power: Collaborative advocacy campaigns successfully influenced policy frameworks and national dialogues on critical environmental issues. This demonstrates the program's ability to directly impact policy decisions.KenyaReshaping Climate Narratives: Influencing decision-making on climate change policies ensures local voices are heard and considered, shaping the narrative around climate action.Building Political Power: Mobilizing civil society participation in the Climate Summit People's March and amplifying youth and women's voices during the Africa Climate Summit/Week demonstrates the project's ability to empower key rightsholder groups and influence decision-making processes.BrazilReshaping Climate Narratives: Successfully incorporating "Climate Justice" into the narratives and practices of Amazonian civil society fundamentally changes the conversation around climate change.Building Political Power: This shift in the narrative, along with successful advocacy efforts, ultimately influenced policies at local, state, national, and even international levels. Local Empowerment and Tailored Solutions: Lessons from Zambia, Indonesia, and Kenya emphasize the significance of empowering local communities and tailoring solutions to their specific needs. This involves amplifying the voices of key stakeholders, including marginalized groups, and supporting locally-driven climate solutions. In Kenya, for example, efforts to amplify the voices of youth and women during climate summits and marches showcase the importance of grassroots engagement. In Indonesia, influencing policies from village to ministerial level focused on locally-shaped solutions and community rights.Building Strong Partnerships and Coalitions: Collaboration and coalition-building emerge as critical success factors. Establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including media, artists, indigenous groups, and academics, strengthens the climate justice agenda and amplifies voices at the national level. The success of initiatives in Tunisia and Brazil demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative advocacy campaigns and the broadening of outreach through connections with non-aligned movements.Evidence-Based Advocacy and Data Collection: Zambia's shift to data-driven advocacy, with research papers on carbon markets submitted for policy consideration, demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence in supporting policy change. Similarly, data from Kenya on waste management informed the Waste to Rivers Nairobi River Action Plan. Hivos Foundation Law development and adoption in Indonesia is quite a long process. Therefore, it will not be our focus except the adoption of customary community law (see SCS021 - ID) Current National Medium-Term Planning (RPJMN) for 2020-2024 has already incorporated the law carbon development policy. It is one of important milestone in Indonesia where the government try to put environmental/climate-related indicator in the development planning. However, the implementation needs to be monitored especially at the provincial and local level. The development of next medium-term planning will be started in 2023. It will be one of the important advocacy agenda for civil society. For the Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy, Due to the differences of the timing on the election and medium-term planning at national, provincial, and district/city level, often there is a gap between the national and local development agenda. Therefore, the low-carbon development policy agenda has not been incorporated at the current provincial medium-term planning policy at the programme location such as East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). However, one of main focus in NTT's development planning is food security. The implementation of this regulation, and how it could benefit the community affected the most by climate change need to be advocated by civil society. In Jakarta, one of their development agenda is improvement of environment through providing green space and settlement area arrangement. Civil society needs to advocate for just transition in this process. In addition, Civil society will advocate the incorporation of law-carbon development policy and climate justice aspects for next provincial medium-term planning document. One of the strategies including advocacy for conducting strategic environmental assessment (KLHS) and incorporation of this document in medium-term planning. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): In West Papua, currently, they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and the development of derivative governor regulation related to this. In Papua, the Civil Society advocate for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. National Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence the decision-making process. Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally-shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence decision making process As a result of CSO engagement, 5 governmental policies for sustainable and inclusive development, including regional development plans, climate resilience frameworks, and village regulations, have been better implemented across various regencies in Indonesia by December 2024. Current National Medium-Term Planning (RPJMN) for 2020-2024 has already incorporated the law carbon development policy. It is one of important milestone in Indonesia where the government try to put environmental/climate-related indicator in the development planning. However, the implementation needs to be monitored especially at the provincial and local level. The development of next medium-term planning will be started in 2023. It will be one of the important advocacy agenda for civil society. For the Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy, Due to the differences of the timing on the election and medium-term planning at national, provincial, and district/city level, often there is a gap between the national and local development agenda. Therefore, the low-carbon development policy agenda has not been incorporated at the current provincial medium-term planning policy at the programme location such as East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). However, one of main focus in NTT's development planning is food security. The implementation of this regulation, and how it could benefit the community affected the most by climate change need to be advocated by civil society. In Jakarta, one of their development agenda is improvement of environment through providing green space and settlement area arrangement. Civil society needs to advocate for just transition in this process. In addition, Civil society will advocate the incorporation of law-carbon development policy and climate justice aspects for next provincial medium-term planning document. One of the strategies including advocacy for conducting strategic environmental assessment (KLHS) and incorporation of this document in medium-term planning. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): In West Papua, currently, they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and the development of derivative governor regulation related to this. In Papua, the Civil Society advocate for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. National Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence the decision-making process. Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally-shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence decision making process Current National Medium-Term Planning (RPJMN) for 2020-2024 has already incorporated the law carbon development policy. It is one of important milestone in Indonesia where the government try to put environmental/climate-related indicator in the development planning. However, the implementation needs to be monitored especially at the provincial and local level. The development of next medium-term planning will be started in 2023. It will be one of the important advocacy agenda for civil society. For the Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy, Due to the differences of the timing on the election and medium-term planning at national, provincial, and district/city level, often there is a gap between the national and local development agenda. Therefore, the low-carbon development policy agenda has not been incorporated at the current provincial medium-term planning policy at the programme location such as East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). However, one of main focus in NTT's development planning is food security. The implementation of this regulation, and how it could benefit the community affected the most by climate change need to be advocated by civil society. In Jakarta, one of their development agenda is improvement of environment through providing green space and settlement area arrangement. Civil society needs to advocate for just transition in this process. In addition, Civil society will advocate the incorporation of law-carbon development policy and climate justice aspects for next provincial medium-term planning document. One of the strategies including advocacy for conducting strategic environmental assessment (KLHS) and incorporation of this document in medium-term planning. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): In West Papua, currently, they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and the development of derivative governor regulation related to this. In Papua, the Civil Society advocate for the recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. National Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence the decision-making process. Provincial Medium-Term Planning - Low Carbon Development Policy: Improvement and implementation: More ambitious target for low-carbon development in the next medium-term planning and could highlight the justice aspect and recognise locally-shaped climate solutions. Also, higher involvement of marginalised group to participate and influence decision making process There is still no target for specific private sector company policies. We will focus more on the government policies. There will be some by laws from local authorities that accommodate the voices of civil society alliances including marginalized groups or locally shaped climate solutions especially in the village level NDC and Long-Term Strategies: Indonesia NDC has not much reflected a bottom-up process and potentially disregards local needs and aspirations. NDC emission targets consider the agriculture, forestry, and other land-use sectors as the most important sector since it is responsible for the most emission in 2014. However, this biophysical consideration neglects the forest contribution to local livelihood. Thus, in terms of recognition of justice, NDC does not recognize the local role in mitigating climate change. Social forestry is mentioned in the NDC documents as sustainable forest management by the local community. However, there is no clear guidance on how the locals are able to contribute to NDC. Furthermore, the Social Forestry agenda is being handled by the Directorate General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership and emission reduction for the NDC target is being managed by the Directorate General of Climate Change Control. Therefore, it will be also challenged by integration issues between climate change mitigation and social issues. There is a need for clear methodologies on how local community forestry is able to measure and account for their carbon sequestration contribution. There is also a need for recognition of local communities who successfully replant their forest area. The local efforts in contributing to fulfilling the NDC target also shall be recognized by providing clear incentives. Those absences indicated that social issues are missing out in the NDC. Locally-shaped climate solutions (including local food systems, new financial schemes, technology innovation and access, local knowledge and wisdom, governance of natural resources) are documented, formally recognized and adopted as part of NDC achievement VCA organisations (Hivos) participated in civil society consultations for the public participation and access to cliamte change information draft regulations; and was in the validation process. Submissions were made on engaging communities without access to internet, and data protection among others. The regulations were validated and are undergoing the legislative process CSOs would like to influence the law ratification for customay community law which will strengthen the recognition to the right of indigenous group including their relation with environment and land territory CSOs would like to influence the law ratification for customay community law which will strengthen the recognition to the right of indigenous group including their relation with environment and land territory CSOs would like to influence the law ratification for customay community law which will strengthen the recognition to the right of indigenous group including their relation with environment and land territory In West Papua, currently they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and development of derivative governor regulation related to this. It is still in the draft process In Papua, Civil Society advocate for recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): Inclusion, amendment, and implementation: Recognise the indigenous people rights, the importance of nature-based and locally-shaped climate solutions. It is expected that derivative governor regulation related to customary law community regulation will be adopted in West Papua and Papua Province As a result of CSO engagement, 2 governmental policies were blocked, 15 were adopted, promoting sustainable and inclusive development across regional planning, climate resilience, waste management, and indigenous rights in Indonesia by December 2024. In West Papua, currently they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and development of derivative governor regulation related to this. It is still in the draft process In Papua, Civil Society advocate for recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): Inclusion, amendment, and implementation: Recognise the indigenous people rights, the importance of nature-based and locally-shaped climate solutions. It is expected that derivative governor regulation related to customary law community regulation will be adopted in West Papua and Papua Province In West Papua, currently they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and development of derivative governor regulation related to this. In Papua, Civil Society advocate for recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. In West Papua, currently they have already Special Province Regulation (PERDASUS) related to customary law community regulation. Civil society is advocating and guarding the implementation of this regulation and development of derivative governor regulation related to this. It is still in the draft process In Papua, Civil Society advocate for recognition and protection of indigenous peoples in the programme location districts. Customary Law Community Regulation (MHA): Inclusion, amendment, and implementation: Recognise the indigenous people rights, the importance of nature-based and locally-shaped climate solutions. It is expected that derivative governor regulation related to customary law community regulation will be adopted in West Papua and Papua Province There is still no target for specific private sector company policies. We will focus more on the government policies. There is still no target for specific private sector company policies. We will focus more on the government policies. Since we are dealing with various indigenous group and community, it is expected that CSOs will influence some by-laws in the indigenous community or in the village level to accomodate the voice of local community and marginalised group related to climate change Since we are dealing with various indigenous group and community, it is expected that CSOs will influence some by-laws in the indigenous community or in the village level to accomodate the voice of local community and marginalised group related to climate change There is still no by laws that influenced by CSOs Since we are dealing with various indigenous group and community, it is expected that CSOs will influence some by-laws in the indigenous community or in the village level to accomodate the voice of local community and marginalised group related to climate change We will focus on influencing the implementation of NDC since the process is quite top-down in Indonesia, and it is quite hard to be part of decision making process for NDC. We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 Currently, we do not expect to engage with new partners. We are expecting to have more equal partnership with the partners and increase local ownership We have 5 women-led organisations which are Perempuan Aman, Ingger Wewal, Penabulu, KPI, and Yayasan Pikul We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We are expecting to have one other partner that have focus more on youth We have 3 youth-led organisations which are Perdu, Panah Papua, Pioner We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We do not expect to engage new partners Of these organisations, 2 is IP-led, 2 is faith-based, and 3 is local community-led We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We do not expect to engage new partners We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 We have not engaged any partners up to June 2021 NL-KVK-41198677-00.0154 - Tunisia Hivos Problem: Climate change, ecosystem degradation, and social inequality threaten human well-being and progress towards sustainable development. Current approaches to climate action often fail to consider the needs and perspectives of local communities, particularly marginalized groups.Solution: VCA aims to empower civil society to play a central role in shaping a just climate transition. By building collaboration and capacity among diverse civil society groups, VCA works to:Amplify local voices: Through innovative storytelling and communication strategies, the program helps marginalized communities express their concerns and solutions.Shape public discourse: VCA fosters a more supportive public environment for climate action by raising awareness and influencing public opinion.Influence policy and finance: By advocating for locally-shaped solutions, VCA aims to make climate policies and financing more inclusive and responsive to the needs of local communities.VCA operates on the principle of bottom-up change, supporting local civil society organizations (CSOs) to take the lead in co-creating solutions and influencing decision-making. This approach aims for increased local ownership and just and sustainable climate action. Here's a breakdown of each country's top achievement, highlighting how it aligns with the Hivos' Climate Justice Theory of Change:ZambiaReshaping Climate Narratives: Local partners produced research papers on climate finance and just climate action. This not only empowers local voices but also makes critical information accessible, promoting transparency and knowledge-sharing for a more informed public.Equitable Resource Distribution: The VCA database, filled with the research papers, ensures wider access to knowledge and resources on climate finance and solutions. This empowers local communities with crucial information to advocate for themselves.IndonesiaEquitable Resource Distribution: Establishing collaborations with diverse groups (media, artists, etc.) broadens the reach and impact of the climate justice message. Securing village-level policy and funding specifically targets marginalized communities, ensuring they benefit directly from climate action resources.Building Political Power: These collaborations also create a more powerful and unified voice for climate justice, increasing pressure on decision-makers.TunisiaBuilding Political Power: Collaborative advocacy campaigns successfully influenced policy frameworks and national dialogues on critical environmental issues. This demonstrates the program's ability to directly impact policy decisions.KenyaReshaping Climate Narratives: Influencing decision-making on climate change policies ensures local voices are heard and considered, shaping the narrative around climate action.Building Political Power: Mobilizing civil society participation in the Climate Summit People's March and amplifying youth and women's voices during the Africa Climate Summit/Week demonstrates the project's ability to empower key rightsholder groups and influence decision-making processes.BrazilReshaping Climate Narratives: Successfully incorporating "Climate Justice" into the narratives and practices of Amazonian civil society fundamentally changes the conversation around climate change.Building Political Power: This shift in the narrative, along with successful advocacy efforts, ultimately influenced policies at local, state, national, and even international levels. Local Empowerment and Tailored Solutions: Lessons from Zambia, Indonesia, and Kenya emphasize the significance of empowering local communities and tailoring solutions to their specific needs. This involves amplifying the voices of key stakeholders, including marginalized groups, and supporting locally-driven climate solutions. In Kenya, for example, efforts to amplify the voices of youth and women during climate summits and marches showcase the importance of grassroots engagement. In Indonesia, influencing policies from village to ministerial level focused on locally-shaped solutions and community rights.Building Strong Partnerships and Coalitions: Collaboration and coalition-building emerge as critical success factors. Establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including media, artists, indigenous groups, and academics, strengthens the climate justice agenda and amplifies voices at the national level. The success of initiatives in Tunisia and Brazil demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative advocacy campaigns and the broadening of outreach through connections with non-aligned movements.Evidence-Based Advocacy and Data Collection: Zambia's shift to data-driven advocacy, with research papers on carbon markets submitted for policy consideration, demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence in supporting policy change. Similarly, data from Kenya on waste management informed the Waste to Rivers Nairobi River Action Plan. Hivos Foundation The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: The Law was adopted due to the need to expand the installed capacity to ensure energy security in Tunisia, increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix and invite more private capital to participate in the sector. The Law aims at encouraging and facilitating tenders for private investors in the renewable energy sector. The problem is actually related to the fact that the national company is monopolizing the renewable energy sector, in addition to that, energy transition in the country is based on mega projects and doesn’t foster the decentralization of renewable energy nor encourage entrepreneurs to invest at local level. Water Code and Water 2050 Strategy (to apply the water code): The water code update was adopted by the Tunisian parliament in 2021. However, water experts and CSOS were not happy with the version adopted. In this code, there was some unclarity in relation to the right to access to drinkable water, lack of involving citizens in water management, gender issue was not included in this code despite the importance of this concept. Lack of involvement of local communities in the decision-making process, lack of decentralisation aspect. CSOs should make advocacy campaigns to influence decision-makers (ministry and parliament to adopt gender, inclusivity, and decentralization aspects). Water Code and Water 2050 Strategy (to apply the water code): Inclusion and implementation: Enable underrepresented groups (mainly women and marginalized groups in rural and urban poor area) to participate and influence decision making process through advocacy campaigns and legal reviewing of the existing laws. Gender is included (2025) in the Water Code as cross-cutting pilar. At local level, citizens are involved and actively participate in decision-making process and in integrated water management. Draft of the low carbon strategy is presented by external consultants, VCA CSOs not yet involved Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. National adaptation plan (Country orientations, food security, territorial management: Inclusion and adoption: Climate justice and gender are well included as key pilar in the NAP. Local climate adaptation plan is adopted and well-presented within the national strategy. NBSs and local shaped climate solutions are recognized by the governmental bodies and taken into account in the NAP document (actions). Draft of the low carbon strategy is presented by external consultants, VCA CSOs not yet involved Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. National adaptation plan (Country orientations, food security, territorial management: Inclusion and adoption: Climate justice and gender are well included as key pilar in the NAP. Local climate adaptation plan is adopted and well-presented within the national strategy. NBSs and local shaped climate solutions are recognized by the governmental bodies and taken into account in the NAP document (actions). In Tunisia, CSOs have been involved in the revision of the last version of the law carbon strategy, comments and contributions were submitted Draft of the low carbon strategy is presented by external consultants, VCA CSOs not yet involved The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: The Law was adopted due to the need to expand the installed capacity to ensure energy security in Tunisia, increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix and invite more private capital to participate in the sector. The Law aims at encouraging and facilitating tenders for private investors in the renewable energy sector. The problem is actually related to the fact that the national company is monopolizing the renewable energy sector, in addition to that, energy transition in the country is based on mega projects and doesn’t foster the decentralization of renewable energy nor encourage entrepreneurs to invest at local level. Water Code and Water 2050 Strategy (to apply the water code): The water code update was adopted by the Tunisian parliament in 2021. However, water experts and CSOS were not happy with the version adopted. In this code, there was some unclarity in relation to the right to access to drinkable water, lack of involving citizens in water management, gender issue was not included in this code despite the importance of this concept. Lack of involvement of local communities in the decision-making process, lack of decentralisation aspect. CSOs should make advocacy campaigns to influence decision-makers (ministry and parliament to adopt gender, inclusivity, and decentralization aspects). The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: Inclusion and amendment: Decentralized energy transition is involved within the law and the national solar plan. Involvement of women in energy transition action and programs (young entrepreneurs is leading energy transition). A specific article related to social and climate justice is adopted (solar plan, law). CSO engagement resulted in one law drafted, one policy partially adopted, and one governmental policy improved for sustainable and inclusive development, enhancing access to environmental information, local climate planning, and indigenous seed preservation in Tunisia. The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: The Law was adopted due to the need to expand the installed capacity to ensure energy security in Tunisia, increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix and invite more private capital to participate in the sector. The Law aims at encouraging and facilitating tenders for private investors in the renewable energy sector. The problem is actually related to the fact that the national company is monopolizing the renewable energy sector, in addition to that, energy transition in the country is based on mega projects and doesn’t foster the decentralization of renewable energy nor encourage entrepreneurs to invest at local level. Water Code and Water 2050 Strategy (to apply the water code): The water code update was adopted by the Tunisian parliament in 2021. However, water experts and CSOS were not happy with the version adopted. In this code, there was some unclarity in relation to the right to access to drinkable water, lack of involving citizens in water management, gender issue was not included in this code despite the importance of this concept. Lack of involvement of local communities in the decision-making process, lack of decentralisation aspect. CSOs should make advocacy campaigns to influence decision-makers (ministry and parliament to adopt gender, inclusivity, and decentralization aspects). The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: Inclusion and amendment: Decentralized energy transition is involved within the law and the national solar plan. Involvement of women in energy transition action and programs (young entrepreneurs is leading energy transition). A specific article related to social and climate justice is adopted (solar plan, law). The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: The Law was adopted due to the need to expand the installed capacity to ensure energy security in Tunisia, increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix and invite more private capital to participate in the sector. The Law aims at encouraging and facilitating tenders for private investors in the renewable energy sector. The problem is actually related to the fact that the national company is monopolizing the renewable energy sector, in addition to that, energy transition in the country is based on mega projects and doesn’t foster the decentralization of renewable energy nor encourage entrepreneurs to invest at local level. Water Code and Water 2050 Strategy (to apply the water code): The water code update was adopted by the Tunisian parliament in 2021. However, water experts and CSOS were not happy with the version adopted. In this code, there was some unclarity in relation to the right to access to drinkable water, lack of involving citizens in water management, gender issue was not included in this code despite the importance of this concept. Lack of involvement of local communities in the decision-making process, lack of decentralisation aspect. CSOs should make advocacy campaigns to influence decision-makers (ministry and parliament to adopt gender, inclusivity, and decentralization aspects). The law relating to renewables in Tunisia (Law No 2015-12) National solar plan: Inclusion and amendment: Decentralized energy transition is involved within the law and the national solar plan. Involvement of women in energy transition action and programs (young entrepreneurs is leading energy transition). A specific article related to social and climate justice is adopted (solar plan, law). National adaptation plan (Country orientations, food security, territorial management: The national adaptation plan (NAP) is actually under preparation. Three ministries are undertaking the coordination of the NAP (indicated in the actors column). The NAP is elaborated at national level without a concrete involvement of the local authorities. The approach is more top-down with a few consultation process (CSOs was consulted at national level). Local adaptation plans and actions should be involved within this NAP, gender and climate justice should be highlighted and taken as a key pillar to determine adequate actions. The process is actually supported by the UNDP and FAO and fully coordinated by the ministry of local affairs and environment. A group of experts is preparing the NAP. Green Climate Fund is supporting financially the elaboration of the Tunisian NAP. The role of CSOs is very crucial because climate vulnerability in the country is very high and adaptation policy should take into consideration the social and human effects of the climate crisis. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: The low carbon and resilient national strategy include three key components: mitigation, adaptation and resilience. The economic situation in the country is considered as the main challenge to address and how to balance between international engagement and national context. How to ensure that this strategy is well considering just transition and ensuring and equal access to resources and jobs to the most vulnerable groups. This strategy is actually drafted and presented for consultation to national and local stakeholders. CSOs participated in the preparatory process and during the elaboration of the strategy. Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: Adoption, improvement, and implementation: Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. Civil society organization (CSO) engagement resulted in one environmental information policy brief drafted, two local climate planning guides partially adopted, and ongoing discussions to improve indigenous seed-saving policies for sustainable and inclusive development. National adaptation plan (Country orientations, food security, territorial management: The national adaptation plan (NAP) is actually under preparation. Three ministries are undertaking the coordination of the NAP (indicated in the actors column). The NAP is elaborated at national level without a concrete involvement of the local authorities. The approach is more top-down with a few consultation process (CSOs was consulted at national level). Local adaptation plans and actions should be involved within this NAP, gender and climate justice should be highlighted and taken as a key pillar to determine adequate actions. The process is actually supported by the UNDP and FAO and fully coordinated by the ministry of local affairs and environment. A group of experts is preparing the NAP. Green Climate Fund is supporting financially the elaboration of the Tunisian NAP. The role of CSOs is very crucial because climate vulnerability in the country is very high and adaptation policy should take into consideration the social and human effects of the climate crisis. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: The low carbon and resilient national strategy include three key components: mitigation, adaptation and resilience. The economic situation in the country is considered as the main challenge to address and how to balance between international engagement and national context. How to ensure that this strategy is well considering just transition and ensuring and equal access to resources and jobs to the most vulnerable groups. This strategy is actually drafted and presented for consultation to national and local stakeholders. CSOs participated in the preparatory process and during the elaboration of the strategy. Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: Adoption, improvement, and implementation: Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. National adaptation plan (Country orientations, food security, territorial management: The national adaptation plan (NAP) is actually under preparation. Three ministries are undertaking the coordination of the NAP (indicated in the actors column). The NAP is elaborated at national level without a concrete involvement of the local authorities. The approach is more top-down with a few consultation process (CSOs was consulted at national level). Local adaptation plans and actions should be involved within this NAP, gender and climate justice should be highlighted and taken as a key pillar to determine adequate actions. The process is actually supported by the UNDP and FAO and fully coordinated by the ministry of local affairs and environment. A group of experts is preparing the NAP. Green Climate Fund is supporting financially the elaboration of the Tunisian NAP. The role of CSOs is very crucial because climate vulnerability in the country is very high and adaptation policy should take into consideration the social and human effects of the climate crisis. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: The low carbon and resilient national strategy include three key components: mitigation, adaptation and resilience. The economic situation in the country is considered as the main challenge to address and how to balance between international engagement and national context. How to ensure that this strategy is well considering just transition and ensuring and equal access to resources and jobs to the most vulnerable groups. This strategy is actually drafted and presented for consultation to national and local stakeholders. CSOs participated in the preparatory process and during the elaboration of the strategy. Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. Low carbon and resilient national strategy: Adoption, improvement, and implementation: Just transition principles are well promoted and applied. The economic and social implications of the low carbon-strategy should be taken into account. We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We have one organization not women not youth led We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners We expect to engage new partners NL-KVK-41198677-00.0154 - Kenya Hivos Problem: Climate change, ecosystem degradation, and social inequality threaten human well-being and progress towards sustainable development. Current approaches to climate action often fail to consider the needs and perspectives of local communities, particularly marginalized groups.Solution: VCA aims to empower civil society to play a central role in shaping a just climate transition. By building collaboration and capacity among diverse civil society groups, VCA works to:Amplify local voices: Through innovative storytelling and communication strategies, the program helps marginalized communities express their concerns and solutions.Shape public discourse: VCA fosters a more supportive public environment for climate action by raising awareness and influencing public opinion.Influence policy and finance: By advocating for locally-shaped solutions, VCA aims to make climate policies and financing more inclusive and responsive to the needs of local communities.VCA operates on the principle of bottom-up change, supporting local civil society organizations (CSOs) to take the lead in co-creating solutions and influencing decision-making. This approach aims for increased local ownership and just and sustainable climate action. Here's a breakdown of each country's top achievement, highlighting how it aligns with the Hivos' Climate Justice Theory of Change:ZambiaReshaping Climate Narratives: Local partners produced research papers on climate finance and just climate action. This not only empowers local voices but also makes critical information accessible, promoting transparency and knowledge-sharing for a more informed public.Equitable Resource Distribution: The VCA database, filled with the research papers, ensures wider access to knowledge and resources on climate finance and solutions. This empowers local communities with crucial information to advocate for themselves.IndonesiaEquitable Resource Distribution: Establishing collaborations with diverse groups (media, artists, etc.) broadens the reach and impact of the climate justice message. Securing village-level policy and funding specifically targets marginalized communities, ensuring they benefit directly from climate action resources.Building Political Power: These collaborations also create a more powerful and unified voice for climate justice, increasing pressure on decision-makers.TunisiaBuilding Political Power: Collaborative advocacy campaigns successfully influenced policy frameworks and national dialogues on critical environmental issues. This demonstrates the program's ability to directly impact policy decisions.KenyaReshaping Climate Narratives: Influencing decision-making on climate change policies ensures local voices are heard and considered, shaping the narrative around climate action.Building Political Power: Mobilizing civil society participation in the Climate Summit People's March and amplifying youth and women's voices during the Africa Climate Summit/Week demonstrates the project's ability to empower key rightsholder groups and influence decision-making processes.BrazilReshaping Climate Narratives: Successfully incorporating "Climate Justice" into the narratives and practices of Amazonian civil society fundamentally changes the conversation around climate change.Building Political Power: This shift in the narrative, along with successful advocacy efforts, ultimately influenced policies at local, state, national, and even international levels. Local Empowerment and Tailored Solutions: Lessons from Zambia, Indonesia, and Kenya emphasize the significance of empowering local communities and tailoring solutions to their specific needs. This involves amplifying the voices of key stakeholders, including marginalized groups, and supporting locally-driven climate solutions. In Kenya, for example, efforts to amplify the voices of youth and women during climate summits and marches showcase the importance of grassroots engagement. In Indonesia, influencing policies from village to ministerial level focused on locally-shaped solutions and community rights.Building Strong Partnerships and Coalitions: Collaboration and coalition-building emerge as critical success factors. Establishing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including media, artists, indigenous groups, and academics, strengthens the climate justice agenda and amplifies voices at the national level. The success of initiatives in Tunisia and Brazil demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative advocacy campaigns and the broadening of outreach through connections with non-aligned movements.Evidence-Based Advocacy and Data Collection: Zambia's shift to data-driven advocacy, with research papers on carbon markets submitted for policy consideration, demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence in supporting policy change. Similarly, data from Kenya on waste management informed the Waste to Rivers Nairobi River Action Plan. Hivos Foundation National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): The second NCCAP (2018-2022) is currently under implementation. However, progress in terms of meeting the set targets is unknown and CSO engagement guidelines have not been publicly issued. National Climate Change Act, 2016: The Act has not been fully operationalised due to some clauses that contravene the constitutions of Kenya e.g., the President being the Chair of the Climate Change Council and required to approve the Climate Change Fund yet this function falls under the National Treasury. Some sections e.g., devolvement of certain functions to the country is being implemented. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Counties are impacted by climate change differently. Actions to address these impacts should be contextualised to the county needs. Counties are at varying stages of developing the CC policy and CCCF mechanism. Currently, only 32 counties have formulated the CC policies with some of those who are in the process of developing the policies falling within priority counties for the VCA Kenya program. Currently, counties are formulating the policies to be able to benefit from the financing local climate change action (FLOCCA) project funded by the World bank. Having the policies and funding mechanism in place is a requirement. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Kenya submitted her revised NDC in December 2020. There are targets for climate finance (domestic and international) and specific adaptation and mitigation action. As per WWF NDC criteria, Kenya has a short way to go. However, it is still unclear how non-state actors will be engaged in the implementation and tracking of the NDC and the domestic financing. Despite the GHG targets, other policy instruments e.g., the Energy Act, 2019 have clauses on coal that would negate the targets. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: The regulations have undergone input from interested stakeholders including civil society, and feedback from civil society. The regulations aim to institutionalise in the Ministry of Environment - Climate Change Directorate robust public participation. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: This was a framework where the push came from civil society. It has stalled due to the instituting organisation letting go. There is little buy-in from the govt to ensure this is done. But it is a crucial document, particularly if enhanced can be instrumental in the increased representation of indigenous organizations. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): Inclusion and implementation: Advocate for greater non-state actor involvement (current and 3rd NCCAP development process). National Climate Change Act, 2016: Amendment: The Act should be reviewed to be more aligned with the constitution, to minimise overlaps of mandates. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Formulation and adoption: Advocating for more climate finance. For example, Narok County which WWF supported has gazetted her climate change policy and climate change funding mechanism. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Inclusion and implementation: More involvement of non-state actors; clarity of domestic financing and how this will be tracked. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: Adoption and implementation: To see these regulations fully implemented, with adequate public participation, tailored to different demographics, and cognizant of barriers to public participation for marginalised groups including indigenous people, women, youth and more. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: Inclusion and amendment: better inclusion of indigenous issues in the framework (outside their own targeted organisations). Buy-in and implementation from government and other civil society. The aim is to influence public participation, CSO consultation and spur policy implementation for climate processes in Kenya The aim is to influence public participation, CSO consultation and spur policy implementation for climate processes in Kenya These are still a target for VCA but require sustained and ongoing engagement to influence The aim is to influence public participation, CSO consultation and spur policy implementation for climate processes in Kenya CSO engagement resulted in 2 improved for sustainable and inclusive development in two counties in Kenya. CSO engagement resulted in 2 improved for sustainable and inclusive development in two counties in Kenya. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): The second NCCAP (2018-2022) is currently under implementation. However, progress in terms of meeting the set targets is unknown and CSO engagement guidelines have not been publicly issued. National Climate Change Act, 2016: The Act has not been fully operationalised due to some clauses that contravene the constitutions of Kenya e.g., the President being the Chair of the Climate Change Council and required to approve the Climate Change Fund yet this function falls under the National Treasury. Some sections e.g., devolvement of certain functions to the country is being implemented. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Counties are impacted by climate change differently. Actions to address these impacts should be contextualised to the county needs. Counties are at varying stages of developing the CC policy and CCCF mechanism. Currently, only 32 counties have formulated the CC policies with some of those who are in the process of developing the policies falling within priority counties for the VCA Kenya program. Currently, counties are formulating the policies to be able to benefit from the financing local climate change action (FLOCCA) project funded by the World bank. Having the policies and funding mechanism in place is a requirement. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Kenya submitted her revised NDC in December 2020. There are targets for climate finance (domestic and international) and specific adaptation and mitigation action. As per WWF NDC criteria, Kenya has a short way to go. However, it is still unclear how non-state actors will be engaged in the implementation and tracking of the NDC and the domestic financing. Despite the GHG targets, other policy instruments e.g., the Energy Act, 2019 have clauses on coal that would negate the targets. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: The regulations have undergone input from interested stakeholders including civil society, and feedback from civil society. The regulations aim to institutionalise in the Ministry of Environment - Climate Change Directorate robust public participation. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: This was a framework where the push came from civil society. It has stalled due to the instituting organisation letting go. There is little buy-in from the govt to ensure this is done. But it is a crucial document, particularly if enhanced can be instrumental in the increased representation of indigenous organizations. There are both national and sub-national governmental policies that VCA wants to engage with. The aim is to increase and influence climate finance flows to sub-national governments, influence NDC, public participation and access to information and civil society engagement. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): Inclusion and implementation: Advocate for greater non-state actor involvement (current and 3rd NCCAP development process). National Climate Change Act, 2016: Amendment: The Act should be reviewed to be more aligned with the constitution, to minimise overlaps of mandates. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Formulation and adoption: Advocating for more climate finance. For example, Narok County which WWF supported has gazetted her climate change policy and climate change funding mechanism. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Inclusion and implementation: More involvement of non-state actors; clarity of domestic financing and how this will be tracked. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: Adoption and implementation: To see these regulations fully implemented, with adequate public participation, tailored to different demographics, and cognizant of barriers to public participation for marginalised groups including indigenous people, women, youth and more. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: Inclusion and amendment: better inclusion of indigenous issues in the framework (outside their own targeted organisations). Buy-in and implementation from government and other civil society. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): The second NCCAP (2018-2022) is currently under implementation. However, progress in terms of meeting the set targets is unknown and CSO engagement guidelines have not been publicly issued. National Climate Change Act, 2016: The Act has not been fully operationalised due to some clauses that contravene the constitutions of Kenya e.g., the President being the Chair of the Climate Change Council and required to approve the Climate Change Fund yet this function falls under the National Treasury. Some sections e.g., devolvement of certain functions to the country is being implemented. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Counties are impacted by climate change differently. Actions to address these impacts should be contextualised to the county needs. Counties are at varying stages of developing the CC policy and CCCF mechanism. Currently, only 32 counties have formulated the CC policies with some of those who are in the process of developing the policies falling within priority counties for the VCA Kenya program. Currently, counties are formulating the policies to be able to benefit from the financing local climate change action (FLOCCA) project funded by the World bank. Having the policies and funding mechanism in place is a requirement. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Kenya submitted her revised NDC in December 2020. There are targets for climate finance (domestic and international) and specific adaptation and mitigation action. As per WWF NDC criteria, Kenya has a short way to go. However, it is still unclear how non-state actors will be engaged in the implementation and tracking of the NDC and the domestic financing. Despite the GHG targets, other policy instruments e.g., the Energy Act, 2019 have clauses on coal that would negate the targets. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: The regulations have undergone input from interested stakeholders including civil society, and feedback from civil society. The regulations aim to institutionalise in the Ministry of Environment - Climate Change Directorate robust public participation. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: This was a framework where the push came from civil society. It has stalled due to the instituting organisation letting go. There is little buy-in from the govt to ensure this is done. But it is a crucial document, particularly if enhanced can be instrumental in the increased representation of indigenous organizations. There are both national and sub-national governmental policies that VCA wants to engage with. The aim is to increase and influence climate finance flows to sub-national governments, influence NDC, public participation and access to information and civil society engagement. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): Inclusion and implementation: Advocate for greater non-state actor involvement (current and 3rd NCCAP development process). National Climate Change Act, 2016: Amendment: The Act should be reviewed to be more aligned with the constitution, to minimise overlaps of mandates. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Formulation and adoption: Advocating for more climate finance. For example, Narok County which WWF supported has gazetted her climate change policy and climate change funding mechanism. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Inclusion and implementation: More involvement of non-state actors; clarity of domestic financing and how this will be tracked. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: Adoption and implementation: To see these regulations fully implemented, with adequate public participation, tailored to different demographics, and cognizant of barriers to public participation for marginalised groups including indigenous people, women, youth and more. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: Inclusion and amendment: better inclusion of indigenous issues in the framework (outside their own targeted organisations). Buy-in and implementation from government and other civil society. Civil society organizations contributed to adopting, blocking, and improving the implementation of 20 governmental policies, laws, and institutions for sustainable and inclusive development, in various Kenyan counties and national strategies in 2024. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): The second NCCAP (2018-2022) is currently under implementation. However, progress in terms of meeting the set targets is unknown and CSO engagement guidelines have not been publicly issued. National Climate Change Act, 2016: The Act has not been fully operationalised due to some clauses that contravene the constitutions of Kenya e.g., the President being the Chair of the Climate Change Council and required to approve the Climate Change Fund yet this function falls under the National Treasury. Some sections e.g., devolvement of certain functions to the country is being implemented. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Counties are impacted by climate change differently. Actions to address these impacts should be contextualised to the county needs. Counties are at varying stages of developing the CC policy and CCCF mechanism. Currently, only 32 counties have formulated the CC policies with some of those who are in the process of developing the policies falling within priority counties for the VCA Kenya program. Currently, counties are formulating the policies to be able to benefit from the financing local climate change action (FLOCCA) project funded by the World bank. Having the policies and funding mechanism in place is a requirement. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Kenya submitted her revised NDC in December 2020. There are targets for climate finance (domestic and international) and specific adaptation and mitigation action. As per WWF NDC criteria, Kenya has a short way to go. However, it is still unclear how non-state actors will be engaged in the implementation and tracking of the NDC and the domestic financing. Despite the GHG targets, other policy instruments e.g., the Energy Act, 2019 have clauses on coal that would negate the targets. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: The regulations have undergone input from interested stakeholders including civil society, and feedback from civil society. The regulations aim to institutionalise in the Ministry of Environment - Climate Change Directorate robust public participation. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: This was a framework where the push came from civil society. It has stalled due to the instituting organisation letting go. There is little buy-in from the govt to ensure this is done. But it is a crucial document, particularly if enhanced can be instrumental in the increased representation of indigenous organizations. There are both national and sub-national governmental policies that VCA wants to engage with. The aim is to increase and influence climate finance flows to sub-national governments, influence NDC, public participation and access to information and civil society engagement. National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP): Inclusion and implementation: Advocate for greater non-state actor involvement (current and 3rd NCCAP development process). National Climate Change Act, 2016: Amendment: The Act should be reviewed to be more aligned with the constitution, to minimise overlaps of mandates. County Climate change policy and funding mechanism: Formulation and adoption: Advocating for more climate finance. For example, Narok County which WWF supported has gazetted her climate change policy and climate change funding mechanism. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs): Inclusion and implementation: More involvement of non-state actors; clarity of domestic financing and how this will be tracked. Public Participation and Access to Climate Change Information: Adoption and implementation: To see these regulations fully implemented, with adequate public participation, tailored to different demographics, and cognizant of barriers to public participation for marginalised groups including indigenous people, women, youth and more. Kenya Civil Society Engagement Framework: Inclusion and amendment: better inclusion of indigenous issues in the framework (outside their own targeted organisations). Buy-in and implementation from government and other civil society. One youth-led organisation was conracted by December 2021. One had been identified and was undergoing due diligence. For the other two, a call for proposals was delayed so they had not been identified. However the call was designed to target youth-led organisations NL-KVK-41198677-00.0210 Hivos Across the world, human rights defenders challenge powerful interests and defend marginalised communities. As a result of their work, they are often in danger, and with the advent of information and communications technologies, these dangers have moved online. HRDs are subjected to invasive digital surveillance, office raids and theft/confiscation of their devices, online harassment and violence, among many other digital threats. These threats are intimately related to threats to their physical and psychological integrity and often mobilised in conjunction with legal forms of harassment. DDPs work revolves around providing a holistic response to digital threats and creating resilient and sustainable networks of support to human rights defenders. DDP has three areas of work:1) Incident Emergency Support which aims to help HRDs at imminent risk or in the immediate aftermath of digital threats and attacks. This includes Incident Emergency Funding, referrals to our networks, and the development of resources such as the Digital First Aid Kit.2) Sustainable Protection Support which aims to build HRDs medium-term capacities to manage digital risks. This includes Sustainable Protection Funding and long-term Accompaniment from our teams of Digital Protection Facilitators in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.3) Community and Network Support which aims to strengthen the networks of support to HRDs in their regions, including through Community and Network Funding, and our engagement with the CiviCERT mechanism and other linking and learning initiatives. 2023 marked the final year of DDP’s four-year strategy and a period of consolidation and growth. The programme achieved full regionalisation with strong teams in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America, and expanded to Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) as well as the Sahel and Francophone Africa. The Incident Emergency Fund (IEF) experienced unprecedented demand, receiving 635 applications—more than double 2022—with 101 approved grants. The Digital First Aid Kit (DFAK) was renewed with improved processes and five new language versions. Sustainable Protection Fund (SPF) support increased to 47 projects, while 14 accompaniment processes strengthened long-term protection capacities. DDP also supported 15 Community and Network grants, enhanced collaboration through CiviCert and the Rapid Response Network, and convened six Feminist Helpline conversations to advance digital safety for women and gender-diverse defenders.Organisationally, DDP completed an internal review that led to clearer management structures, the creation of a Grants Facilitator role to strengthen transparency and donor compliance, and the development of a new 2024–2027 strategy through an inclusive, participatory process.  Information to be added at a later date Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands Hivos Foundation Africa, regional Europe, regional America, regional Asia, regional Developing countries, unspecified Middle East, regional 839043.82 1396295.62 1187067.88 2305.25 1180584 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 1008818 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 171766 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 230071.07 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands -171766 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 2591239.07 Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands 138198.56 191088.12 307141.19 249564.22 300667.22 222613.95 266609.58 7488.91 1986.1 1648.81 1900 398.5 857.72 1999.5 451.34 810 431 319.4 6120 680 3735 1112 3960 440 4264.2 473.8 1332 148 8294.4 921.6 4645.48 516.16 4459.4 495.49 4209 4539 5695.2 483.99 13500 1500 7987.3 750 12859.2 1428.8 8298 922 13578.3 17996.71 6046.2 671.8 2597.4 288.6 680.4 75.6 5040 560 4731.3 525.7 12382.92 1980 900 100 2332.35 259.15 1481.4 4334.58 481.62 3279.34 364.37 6582.73 731.41 6237.52 8937.22 9549 8200.84 12960 9855.9 11975.5 8771.79 HRDs have limited capacity to deal with online threats but have the structures, knowledge and capacities that allow them to successfully engage in. These activities have been part of regular DDP activities for multiple donors. In 2022, DDP has funded: 15 acccompaniments, 20 SPF and 10 RPFs. Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 35 accompanied organisations and 20 SPF/ RPF Grants (total 55) Number of organisations that received holistic accompaniment: 13 organisations were accompanied in: Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Benin Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso Mali, and Chad. Working areas: media, LGBTQI+ rights, and women’s rights, youth, and environmental rights. Number of organisational focal points mentored to lead the change processes: 13 focal points All focal points have developed and rolled out a mitigation and contingency plan within 6 months of the end of accompaniments. 8 SPF grants in Burundi (2), DRC (1), Tanzania (1), Kenya (2), Uganda (1),) and Nigeria (1). According to post-grant surveys, approximately 96% of SPF recipients reported an increased capacity to respond to digital threats following the implementation of their funded projects. Skill-up sessions and outreach forums are new activities Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 10 Field Building Participants (Africa) 90 participants to global learning + outreach forums (total 100) 223 participants in the 6 outreach sessions organised. Emergency funding is part of DDP core activities. This baseline number includes all IEF given to grantees and funded by multiple donors in 2022. Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 20 grants In 2024, DDP received approximately 561 IRF applications from across Africa, reflecting a significant increase from the 435 applications submitted in 2023. From these, a total of 31 IEF grants were approved and disbursed, and 14 of these were for individual HRDs (the rest for HR organisations). Part of regular planning activities One regional strategy session is organised by DDP annually, internal ones happen more frequently 3-day Africa regional strategy workshops. 2-day global strategy workshop and annual plan In 2022, the DFAK averaged 665 monthly unique visitors and 1,448 monthly unique pageviews. 15000 is the target for the whole project period (2023-2025) In 2024, DDP continued maintaining the Digital First Aid Kit (DFAK) which helps individuals or groups experiencing or perceiving digital threats. The DFAK received 11.098 visits in 2024 with a monthly average of 924 visits which is almost double the numbers from the previous year (about 500 monthly visits). The DFAK received visits from 101 countries. The second tool called the Tech Care Guide had visits from 37 countries. The most visited languages are English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. The most visited resource in English and Spanish was “My device is acting suspiciously”. The third tool launched in the 4 the quarter of 2024 received 780 at the end of the year. This is a new activity aimed at increasing cooperation in the region. 15 is the target for the whole project period (2023-2025) The Global Learning Event took place in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) pre-conference program. This gathering brought together DDP focal points, and accompanied organisations, partners, allies, and local embassy representatives from across the region, fostering rich exchange and shared reflection. It lead to 5 collaborations between the embassy and MFA partners during and after the event. NL-KVK-41198677-00.0105 Hivos Across the world, human rights defenders challenge powerful interests and defend marginalised communities. As a result of their work, they are often in danger, and with the advent of information and communications technologies, these dangers have moved online. HRDs are subjected to invasive digital surveillance, office raids and theft/confiscation of their devices, online harassment and violence, among many other digital threats. These threats are intimately related to threats to their physical and psychological integrity and often mobilised in conjunction with legal forms of harassment. DDPs work revolves around providing a holistic response to digital threats and creating resilient and sustainable networks of support to human rights defenders. DDP has three areas of work:1) Incident Emergency Support which aims to help HRDs at imminent risk or in the immediate aftermath of digital threats and attacks. This includes Incident Emergency Funding, referrals to our networks, and the development of resources such as the Digital First Aid Kit.2) Sustainable Protection Support which aims to build HRDs medium-term capacities to manage digital risks. This includes Sustainable Protection Funding and long-term Accompaniment from our teams of Digital Protection Facilitators in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.3) Community and Network Support which aims to strengthen the networks of support to HRDs in their regions, including through Community and Network Funding, and our engagement with the CiviCERT mechanism and other linking and learning initiatives. DDP maintains two major digital security resources: the Digital First Aid Kit (DFAK) and the Tech Care Guide. The DFAK has received over 25,000 unique page visits in 2023, exceeding our target of 900 visits per month.The community networks like CiviCERT have been growing over the past few months, going from 32 organisations and 5 individuals in the first quarter to 40 organisations and six individual members by december 2023.At RightsCon in June 2023, DDP hosted a panel called “Sharing practices in a global community of feminist helplines addressing gender-based violence online” on our global community of feminist helplines and sharing practices and knowledge on tackling gender-based violence online. This was attended by 88 participants.In a strategic evolution, an as part of launching our Strategic Plan for 2024 -2027, DDP is now transitioning into a co-leadership model, emphasizing a shared approach to power, influence, accountability, and responsibility. Being cognisant of the burden that this role exalted from one person, we anticipate that the new DRACI, and separation of management and implementation helps redistribute tasks, responsibilities and power in a way that is in line with care, accountability, and collective ownership.  Leila will add information here in May 2024. 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These activities have been part of regular DDP activities for multiple donors. In 2022, DDP has funded: 15 acccompaniments, 20 SPF and 10 RPFs. Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 35 accompanied organisations and 20 SPF/ RPF Grants (total 55) 8 accompanied organisations in region Africa, 19 SPF or RPF (15 SPF + 4 RPF) approved in 2023. All accompanied organisations have developed and rolled out a mitigation and contingency plan for their organisations. Focal points (7 in total) are mentored to lead the change process. Furthermore, SPF recipients have reported increased capacity to respond to digital threats, among others after upgrading of obsolete IT systems and addressing physical security threats. There have also been 34 referrals of HRD organisations to other (more) relevant funding mechanisms. Number for the whole of 2019 Q1-Q4 2020 Q1-Q4 2021 Q1-Q4 2022 Skill-up sessions and outreach forums are new activities Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 10 Field Building Participants (Africa) 90 participants to global learning + outreach forums (total 100) 5 Field Building Trainees in francophone africa were selected + 2 in anglophone africa. No other events have yet been organised Emergency funding is part of DDP core activities. This baseline number includes all IEF given to grantees and funded by multiple donors in 2022. Target for the whole project period (2023-2025) is 20 grants Grants were distributed in Africa. All grantees were able to continue their work after the grant Part of regular planning activities One regional strategy session is organised by DDP annually, internal ones happen more frequently We organised our re- gional strategy workshops with external partners and collaborators working in Francophone Africa. The outcome of these three meetings was to prioritize of Sustainable Protection Fund for the French region, strengthening of the Regional Protection Funding in the Anglophone region, and plans to update the available re- sources for trainings in French. The annual planning sessions with the African team were a first step for a context analysis for their countries, using the SWOT methodology to identify potential allies and part- ners and the priority groups for various grants. In 2022, the DFAK averaged 665 monthly unique visitors and 1,448 monthly unique pageviews. 15000 is the target for the whole project period (2023-2025) 6783 unique visitors This is a new activity aimed at increasing cooperation in the region. 15 is the target for the whole project period (2023-2025) Activities have been postponed NL-KVK-41198677-00.0101 Hivos The GreenWorks Program, implemented by an alliance led by Hivos, contributes to climate change mitigation by creating sustainable business and job opportunities for more than 9000 young women and men in the green economy in North Africa.High unemployment and lack of financing opportunities in North Africa for small and medium enterprises prevent young people – particularly women and marginalized groups – from developing their full potential. At the same time, rising temperatures and sea levels associated with climate change are expected to set economic development in the region back many years. So we want to align local approaches to climate change with development efforts that address poverty, unemployment, sustainability and climate justice issues.To this end, the program focuses on:supporting the creation of “innovation clusters” that enable businesses in the green and digital economies to scaleenhancing the capacities of Business Development Support Organizations and Employability Hubs to create jobs and develop private sector activities beyond program supporttraining youth in 21st-century skills to afford them economic opportunities in future-oriented green sectorsenabling social enterprises operating in the green economies to scale their businesses and create new jobsThe GreenWorks Alliance is led by Hivos and consists of more than 15 members, amongst which incubators, accelerators, think tanks, vocational training institutes, and angel investment networks in Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and the Netherlands. (1) The Alliance successfully reached over 85% of the Job Target out of the total target of 9000 jobs. (2) The Social Enterprises support component is well on track with over 370 Social Enterprises being supported by the Alliance so far between Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia. Several other KPI targets have already been achieved within three years of implementation. For example, The Alliance successfully supported its Social Enterprises beneficiaries to leverage more than EUR 6 Million opposed to the 4-year target of EUR900,000. (3) Key Assumptions made by the Alliance are proving to be highly accurate up to this stage. The Major assumption related to the potential of job creation in the Green Economy in the region has proven to be integral in the potential growth of the program with the majority of current funds being directed towards green Job creation, positioning the GreenWorks Alliance members as major players in this growing theme. This was further solidified by the ability of Hivos and some of the GreenWorks partners to secure Euros 5 million form Palladium’s Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CYFE) to develop a new programme titled “The Challenge Fund for a Just Transition” (CFJT). The primary goal of this program is to create and enhance 10,000 jobs in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, serving as a direct extension of the initiatives established by GreenWorks.  The economic situation: The economic situation and the staggering inflation rates in the programme’s three countries Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia had a negative impact on green businesses. This included the availability of the equipment and raw material, especially imported ones which are either sold at inflated prices or are only available in black markets (according to our partner NM in Egypt) with very limited quantities. Such insufficiency in equipment and raw material have been hindering startups from moving forward with their operations and have distorted their pricing model and cash inflows. To overcome these challenges, NM decided to focus on its support services and capacity building programs with a focus on areas that would support startups to survive in the current economic situation. This mainly included t 1) cost optimization, 2) diversification of income generating activities and services, 3) development of marketing and CRM activities, 4) revisiting pricing models, and 5) looking into exporting opportunities. Investment for startups: The VC and financing environment in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa is evolving fast. On the one hand, new companies continue to emerge across a number of industry sectors that show promise and achieve outsized returns improving industry prospects.  On the other, global market conditions continue to deteriorate, making it harder to raise money for earlier stage and higher risk companies (i.e. SVB financial challenges and currency deterioration in Egypt making it difficult to provide USD returns to foreign capital). In order to overcome this challenge, our partner from ChangeLabsMe, for example, is working with a variety of funding mechanisms and organizations to ensure the companies that join our program will have access to funding. They are working with local corporations who stand to benefit from the products/ services launched by the SMEs, local banks who want to increase their loan portfolios with SMEs, and regional charitable organizations who want to engage in venture philanthropy who may have lower return hurdles.Matching funds: During the implementation of the Greenworks project, we provided support to social entrepreneurs through grants that did not require them to invest any money in return. However, we realized that this approach was not the most efficient way to support social enterprises. Our initial assumption was that cash injections would be enough incentive for social enterprises to perform better and create more jobs. While the results of this initiative were not bad, they were not as impressive as we had hoped.To address this, we initiated a new program called the “GreenWorks Fund for Just Transition” which supports startups and social enterprises directly and requires them to match the grant investment to be eligible for the program. We believe that this new approach will be much more efficient and engaging for social enterprises. 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At the same time, rising temperatures and sea levels associated with climate change are expected to set economic development in the region back many years. So we want to align local approaches to climate change with development efforts that address poverty, unemployment, sustainability and climate justice issues.To this end, the program focuses on:supporting the creation of “innovation clusters” that enable businesses in the green and digital economies to scaleenhancing the capacities of Business Development Support Organizations and Employability Hubs to create jobs and develop private sector activities beyond program supporttraining youth in 21st-century skills to afford them economic opportunities in future-oriented green sectorsenabling social enterprises operating in the green economies to scale their businesses and create new jobsThe GreenWorks Alliance is led by Hivos and consists of more than 15 members, amongst which incubators, accelerators, think tanks, vocational training institutes, and angel investment networks in Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and the Netherlands. (1) The Alliance successfully reached over 85% of the Job Target out of the total target of 9000 jobs. (2) The Social Enterprises support component is well on track with over 370 Social Enterprises being supported by the Alliance so far between Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia. Several other KPI targets have already been achieved within three years of implementation. For example, The Alliance successfully supported its Social Enterprises beneficiaries to leverage more than EUR 6 Million opposed to the 4-year target of EUR900,000. (3) Key Assumptions made by the Alliance are proving to be highly accurate up to this stage. The Major assumption related to the potential of job creation in the Green Economy in the region has proven to be integral in the potential growth of the program with the majority of current funds being directed towards green Job creation, positioning the GreenWorks Alliance members as major players in this growing theme. This was further solidified by the ability of Hivos and some of the GreenWorks partners to secure Euros 5 million form Palladium’s Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CYFE) to develop a new programme titled “The Challenge Fund for a Just Transition” (CFJT). The primary goal of this program is to create and enhance 10,000 jobs in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, serving as a direct extension of the initiatives established by GreenWorks.  The economic situation: The economic situation and the staggering inflation rates in the programme’s three countries Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia had a negative impact on green businesses. This included the availability of the equipment and raw material, especially imported ones which are either sold at inflated prices or are only available in black markets (according to our partner NM in Egypt) with very limited quantities. Such insufficiency in equipment and raw material have been hindering startups from moving forward with their operations and have distorted their pricing model and cash inflows. To overcome these challenges, NM decided to focus on its support services and capacity building programs with a focus on areas that would support startups to survive in the current economic situation. This mainly included t 1) cost optimization, 2) diversification of income generating activities and services, 3) development of marketing and CRM activities, 4) revisiting pricing models, and 5) looking into exporting opportunities. Investment for startups: The VC and financing environment in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa is evolving fast. On the one hand, new companies continue to emerge across a number of industry sectors that show promise and achieve outsized returns improving industry prospects.  On the other, global market conditions continue to deteriorate, making it harder to raise money for earlier stage and higher risk companies (i.e. SVB financial challenges and currency deterioration in Egypt making it difficult to provide USD returns to foreign capital). In order to overcome this challenge, our partner from ChangeLabsMe, for example, is working with a variety of funding mechanisms and organizations to ensure the companies that join our program will have access to funding. They are working with local corporations who stand to benefit from the products/ services launched by the SMEs, local banks who want to increase their loan portfolios with SMEs, and regional charitable organizations who want to engage in venture philanthropy who may have lower return hurdles.Matching funds: During the implementation of the Greenworks project, we provided support to social entrepreneurs through grants that did not require them to invest any money in return. However, we realized that this approach was not the most efficient way to support social enterprises. Our initial assumption was that cash injections would be enough incentive for social enterprises to perform better and create more jobs. While the results of this initiative were not bad, they were not as impressive as we had hoped.To address this, we initiated a new program called the “GreenWorks Fund for Just Transition” which supports startups and social enterprises directly and requires them to match the grant investment to be eligible for the program. We believe that this new approach will be much more efficient and engaging for social enterprises. Hivos Foundation Social Enterprises Individuals Individuals EUR funds were raised by both supported BDSO's and SE's Individuals Individuals NL-KVK-41198677-00.0041 Hivos The Free to Be initiative aims to contribute to safeguard the life and integrity of LGBTIQ+ people in Central America, with particular attention to trans people, by accessing data that facilitates the implementation of effective security and protection measures, and by visualizing the threats they face. At the national level, networks and organizations of LGBTIQ+ people in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica will strengthen their capacities and improve coordination with authorities to foster collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization and use of data about crimes, violence and acts of discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people, and will promote the improvement of security measures. We will make use of civic technology and data specialists to make data available for journalists and artists. They will translate data and stories into alternative narratives on discrimination and violence towards LGBTIQ+ people, which can be used to influence public opinion and policy discussions, both at national and regional levels. In this process, we will strengthen dialogued with unusual suspects (such as families, faith-based organizations, companies, youth groups, among others) to promote understanding and engagement in the construction of narratives that promote the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons. The project will have an emphasis on the Northern Triangle countries of the region. Data and partnerships to transform realities In addition to the creation of new and improved LGBTIQ+ narratives, the other pillar of Libre de Ser was the creation of data to facilitate the implementation of effective comprehensive security measures. The publication of the Mapping for the improvement of data on violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity; the creation of the Open Data Portal on LGBTIQ+ violence in Honduras by CUCR; the School of Open Data and Advocacy and the LGBTIQ+ Open Data Center of Visibles; and the workshops on open justice, jurisprudence and LGBTIQ+ open data implemented, represent significant advances for a path to access to justice that: evidences violations against diverse populations; responds to the need for a paradigm shift that places excluded populations at the center to prioritize their legal needs; and that makes official records available to individuals and organizations to facilitate the exercise of activism and defense of the rights of LGBTIQ+ populations. These actions undoubtedly demonstrate that collaborative work between civil society organizations and state entities can begin to open the way to achieve significant improvements in the living conditions of the Central American LGBTIQ+ population.Art as a transforming tool Libre de Ser has always been committed to art as a tool for social transformation, and through various artistic activities it invited people to reflect on the struggles for the rights of diverse populations, such as the performance "Jardín de Flores" by Regina José Galindo; artistic exhibitions such as "Es tiempo de Ser en nuestros propios términos" (It's time to be on our own terms) by Emma Segura; street activations such as the one carried out by Transvida and Retumba at the International Women's Day 2022 March in Costa Rica; and the audiovisual production present in the Sala de Creación and in the Voces Violeta documentaries "Reflejos Comunes" and "Agua para mi memoria" about LGBTIQ+ populations. The contributions and willingness of partner organizations, public institutions, activists, media, universities and civil society organizations was key for Libre de Ser to become a living space for the exchange of feelings, experiences and experiences. We are especially grateful to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Central America for all the follow-up and support provided during this process. The road is still wide and complex, the struggle must continue, especially in a convulsive regional context where fundamentalist positions are advancing and regressive legal initiatives are the order of the day. The admirable work of activists must continue to be supported, both with economic resources and technical advice, only together we will be FREE TO BE! 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At the national level, networks and organizations of LGBTIQ+ people in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica will strengthen their capacities and improve coordination with authorities to foster collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization and use of data about crimes, violence and acts of discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people, and will promote the improvement of security measures. We will make use of civic technology and data specialists to make data available for journalists and artists. They will translate data and stories into alternative narratives on discrimination and violence towards LGBTIQ+ people, which can be used to influence public opinion and policy discussions, both at national and regional levels. In this process, we will strengthen dialogued with unusual suspects (such as families, faith-based organizations, companies, youth groups, among others) to promote understanding and engagement in the construction of narratives that promote the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons. The project will have an emphasis on the Northern Triangle countries of the region. Data and partnerships to transform realities In addition to the creation of new and improved LGBTIQ+ narratives, the other pillar of Libre de Ser was the creation of data to facilitate the implementation of effective comprehensive security measures. The publication of the Mapping for the improvement of data on violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity; the creation of the Open Data Portal on LGBTIQ+ violence in Honduras by CUCR; the School of Open Data and Advocacy and the LGBTIQ+ Open Data Center of Visibles; and the workshops on open justice, jurisprudence and LGBTIQ+ open data implemented, represent significant advances for a path to access to justice that: evidences violations against diverse populations; responds to the need for a paradigm shift that places excluded populations at the center to prioritize their legal needs; and that makes official records available to individuals and organizations to facilitate the exercise of activism and defense of the rights of LGBTIQ+ populations. These actions undoubtedly demonstrate that collaborative work between civil society organizations and state entities can begin to open the way to achieve significant improvements in the living conditions of the Central American LGBTIQ+ population.Art as a transforming tool Libre de Ser has always been committed to art as a tool for social transformation, and through various artistic activities it invited people to reflect on the struggles for the rights of diverse populations, such as the performance "Jardín de Flores" by Regina José Galindo; artistic exhibitions such as "Es tiempo de Ser en nuestros propios términos" (It's time to be on our own terms) by Emma Segura; street activations such as the one carried out by Transvida and Retumba at the International Women's Day 2022 March in Costa Rica; and the audiovisual production present in the Sala de Creación and in the Voces Violeta documentaries "Reflejos Comunes" and "Agua para mi memoria" about LGBTIQ+ populations. The contributions and willingness of partner organizations, public institutions, activists, media, universities and civil society organizations was key for Libre de Ser to become a living space for the exchange of feelings, experiences and experiences. We are especially grateful to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Central America for all the follow-up and support provided during this process. The road is still wide and complex, the struggle must continue, especially in a convulsive regional context where fundamentalist positions are advancing and regressive legal initiatives are the order of the day. The admirable work of activists must continue to be supported, both with economic resources and technical advice, only together we will be FREE TO BE! Hivos Foundation Document presented to interested population by country, including  project partners. Even when the COVID had affected the development of this activity, during the 2nd year was possible to finish the mapping and do virtual validation sessions in all the countries. Besides that different actors from Civil Society and Goverments had taken part in this process. Five virtual workshops developed (one by country). Use of free software to improve data access. Training process for capacity building in data use. All the countries covered by the project (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica) participated in these training processes. Three virtual workshops developed. Training process for capacity building in how to colect, use and show data. Second group in workshops for story writting.  Participants in a communication course and personal accompaniment for story writing. This stories will be published in Hivos web and facebook. As well as in the social networks of Revista Ruda and some partners of the project. For Q1-Q4 :  also participants in workshops developed by the organization Human Righs in the Picture, with the support of Free to Be Me project. Q-9 In commemoration of Diversity Week, 75 new students from the School of Collective Communication Sciences of the University of Costa Rica (UCR) participated in inclusive communication workshops with a focus on gender and sexual diversity. Organizations are trained on new narratives and story creation. For communication course 2, each participant is from different organization, besides that are selected by partner in each country. Q1-Q4=This includes organizations participanting in a communication course of 12 sessions and personal accompaniment for story writing, and also participants in workshops developed by the organization Human Righs in the Picture, with the support of Free to Be Me project. The journalism and activism manual was prepared: “Libres para comunicar”, which has been drawn up with reflections among colleagues from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The manual is made up of four chapters that gather essential and practical knowledge to carry out community journalism that is respectful of +LGTBIQ+ populations. It begins with learning about sexual diversity beyond labels, the perspective of human rights that reminds us that we are all born free and equal in dignity and rights, followed by a section on community journalism to end with the methodological proposal of the Room creation that was developed with activists and journalists to validate the content of this manual. First generation of content from a  regional, virtual and multidisciplinary "Creation Room" Implementation of first "creation room" and develop some comms campains related with IDAHOT, Pride and some more regional like "Libre de Ser" and "#YoTambienLoVivi" There are still some post and publications for year 3. The LGBTIQ + Community Journalism Manual was also designed and published