NETRIGHT is known for its work around Economic Justice and has Movement Building as one of its core pillars with which the organisation rides on to engage policy and advocate for gender transformative reforms. Over the years, there has been great recognition and visibility of young feminists with increased networking and social media activism denouncing socio-economic, violence against women and gender injustices among others. It is the basis for NETRIGHT’s legitimacy in promoting women’s rights and gender equality and has in the past few years placed emphasis on bridging the intergenerational gap by engaging and encouraging young feminists to join efforts together in building a collective voice for the desired future for women and girls.
Additionally, there has been increased discourse on bridging the inter-generational gap to ensure young activists and feminists are well equipped to take up the mantle and build stronger movements to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Intersectional approaches to promoting gender equality is also receiving more attention around the world in the light of increased awareness in the past few decades based on the fact that many women’s and girls’ lives are shaped by multiple vulnerabilities that can interact to exacerbate each other.
It is against this background and a strategic focus for NETRIGHT that this first National Young Feminist Conference (NYFC) was held with support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through Plan International’s Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Ghana Project.
Focus
- Explore the potential of intersectionality as a tool for empowerment and social transformation, focusing on the perspectives and voices of young feminists.
- Provide a safe space and platform for young feminists to discuss their issues, share experiences, exchange ideas, and develop strategies to foster empowerment and drive transformative change in society.
- Build a powerful movement that challenges existing power structures and drives lasting social change.