United Nations General Assembly Summit | Renewal Of The Multilateral System To Accelerate Development

United Nations General Assembly Summit | Renewal Of The Multilateral System To Accelerate Development

The 75th anniversary of the UN came at a time when the world was confronting the shared threats of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, the risks and opportunities of technological advances, and the stagnation of the Sustainable Development Goals. In recognition of these trends and our unprecedented interconnectedness, Member States pledged to strengthen global governance and asked the Secretary-General for his recommendations to address current and future challenges. The Secretary-General responded with Our Common Agenda, calling for solidarity between people, countries and generations and a corresponding renewal of the multilateral system to accelerate the implementation of existing commitments and fill gaps in global governance that have emerged since 2015.

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The African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action

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The African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action

“ We, the African Heads of State and Government, gathered for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4th to 6th September 2023; in the presence of other global leaders, intergovernmental organizations, Regional Economic Communities, United Nations Agencies, private sector, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, local communities, farmer organizations, children, youth, women and academia, hereby:

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OGP Global Summit 2023 |

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OGP Global Summit 2023 |

OGP Global Summits historically provide an opportunity for representatives of government, civil society, and others to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on open government initiatives and implementation. This will be the 8th OGP Global Summit; previous Summits have been held in the Republic of Korea (2021), Canada (2019), Georgia (2018), France (2016), Mexico (2015), United Kingdom (2013), and Brazil (2012).

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European Union Multi-Annual Indicative Program (MIP) Review Meeting

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European Union Multi-Annual Indicative Program (MIP) Review Meeting

The  Youth Cafe (TYC) participated in the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Program Review consultative meeting in the esteemed presence of The European Union ambassador to Kenya, Ms. Heinrette Geiger.  The consultations included presentations of the EU Kenya bilateral program (MIP) priorities, progress to date, and what is expected to happen during 2024-2027.

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Women Deliver Conference 2023

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Women Deliver Conference 2023

Every three years, the Women Deliver Conference galvanizes momentum for gender equality. It is a bold and diverse gathering, a fueling station of ideas, and a generator of action, convening thousands to identify solutions and drive change for girls and women. The first Women Deliver (WD) conference was held in London, UK, in 2007, bringing together 1,700 people and making the investment case for reproductive and maternal health; Women Deliver secured MDG 5 – Improve Maternal Health – on the global development agenda.

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Africa Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) | African-led Solutions to Global Challenges

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Africa Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA) | African-led Solutions to Global Challenges

The African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA), is a dynamic and inclusive conference aimed at uniting and amplifying the voice of African youth, sharing ideas, and showcasing youth solutions in the global fight against climate change. With its focus on fostering collaboration and engagement, AYCA will gather young change-makers from over 60 nations across Africa and beyond, showcasing their work and connecting them with AU heads of state, policymakers, influential personalities, business leaders, non-state actors, and esteemed scientists. Under the theme, “African-led Solutions to Global Challenges”, our primary objective of the assembly is seeking systematical embedment of the voices of youth in the climate decision-making frameworks at the county, national, and AU levels before, during, and after the African Climate Summit.

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Africa Center for Strategic Studies | Disabling Disinformation In Africa

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Africa Center for Strategic Studies | Disabling Disinformation In Africa

As part of the Africa Center’s ongoing work to understand and mitigate disinformation, this workshop brought together 26 leading African counter-disinformation practitioners, researchers, and civil society stakeholders in Nairobi, Kenya on December 7-8, 2022. The purpose of this gathering was to establish and empower a trusted community to exchange information and strategies, identify gaps in current practices, and develop a collaborative space to accelerate the development of effective African counter-disinformation measures.

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New WHO Civil Society Commission | Strengthening Civil Society Organizations’ Role In Accelerating Progress In Global Health

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New WHO Civil Society Commission | Strengthening Civil Society Organizations’ Role In Accelerating Progress In Global Health

WHO launched the WHO Civil Society Commission and held the inaugural meeting of its Steering Committee in Geneva today. The Youth Cafe is excited to be represented in the distinguished Committee by its Executive Director, Willice Onyango.