December 10, 2024, 8:00am – December 11, 2024, 5:00pm ·
Time zone: Africa/Maputo
Google Meet joining info – Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jpy-bdsn-mhb
Theme: “Empowering Youth Voices: Shaping the Future”
Location: OLYMPIC HOTEL-Kigali
| Day 1 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration of Participants | CVA Staff |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Remarks 1. Diane TUYISHIMRE, Deputy Chairperson of Citizen Voice and Actions (CVA Rwanda) 2. Elisenda Balleste Buxo – Coordinator of the Global Democracy Coalition Opening 1. Guest of Honor – Representative of Sweden Embassy Rwanda | MC |
| 9:30 – 10:20 | Photo Session and Health Break | MC |
| 10:20 – 11:30 | The knowledge-sharing: The power of Youth Engagement The participants will discover how CSOs around the region are empowering young people, Leading experts will share insights and success stories on youth engagement and participation as well as analyzing the impact of youth involvement in fostering inclusive democratic process. the session will highlight the inspiring journeys of young leaders who are making tangible impact in good governance. Additionally, youth-led organization leaders will share how their leadership programs are catalysts for engaging youth in democratic governance, equipping them with the tools and opportunities needed to drive meaningful change. Speaker 1. Emmy Otim, Executive Director-Christian Democratic International- Uganda 2. Maxmillian Ochango Ambeba – Program Officer/The Youth Café-Kenya 3. Gahima Maranatha, Governance and Rights Program Officer – Citizen Voice and Actions-Rwanda 4. Paul Makoe, CEO, Community Hands Foundation, Tanzania 5. Celine Babona, Gender Advisor-Plan International Rwanda Plenary Discussion | MC |
| 11:30 – 1:30 | The Knowledge Café: Breaking Barrier to Youth Participation in Decision Making Spaces | CVA Staff |
| 1:30 – 2:45 | Lunch Break | |
| 3:00 – 5:20 | Panel session: Strengthening Civic Space in Africa: What can be done? Keynote address: Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and Association Panelists 1. Dr. NDUSHABANDI Eric -Chairperson and Founder of the Centre of research and training on Human Rights and Democracy-Rwanda and Associate Researcher at UC Louvain in Belgium 2. Ms. Tsega Belay, Media specialist and Youth advocate-Ethiopia 3. TUYISHME Diane, Deputy chairperson – Citizen Voice and Actions 4. DARELL BAGULA Alain, The Executive Director of WOKOVU WAY-DRC 5. Mr. Wanja Douglas Muthinji, Data 4 governance Alliance East Africa Office, Kenya 6. Ms. Anne Osamba, wise Youth for peace ,East African Region Plenary Discussion | |
| 5:20 – 5:40 | Closing Day 1 and Networking |
| Day 2 | ||
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration of Participants | |
| 9:00 – 12:00 | Panel Session 1: Fostering inclusive Democratic Governance for peaceful and just societies 1. Petrida Paul, Board of directors Member of IMARA Leadership initiative-Tanzania 2. Manna Elijah Hon top, Program officer /Center for peace and Advocacy-Sous Sudan 3. Ms. Ruth Kangwa, Gender and youth policy analyst, Zambia 4. Mr. Justin Anthony Ngbapai, Winner of the Africa Union youth innovation on governance and Executive Director of Foundation for peace and development – South Sudan 5. Mr. Joseph Ita Odohofreh, Youth Advocate Discussants 1. Ms. Dina Ibrahim, Winner of African Union Youth Innovation on Governance Moderator: George NDIRANGU/Journalists-Global Moderator and Head of Programs at AFRICA LEADERSHIP AND DIALOGUE -INSTITUTE/Kenya Plenary Discussion | Moderator |
| 12:30 – 2:45 | Lunch Break | |
| 2:45 – 3:30 | Closing Ceremony 1. Vote of thanks by representative of Participants 2. Remark by Mr. Julien Vikemba, The African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security 3. Remarks by Diane Tuyishime – Deputy Chairperson of CVA Rwanda 4. Closing Remarks by Jason Buchanan, Program Officer- National Endowment for Democracy | MC |