Strengthening Women’s Voices on Gender, Land and Climate in the IGAD Region

From July 9–11, 2025, IGAD hosted a Regional Dialogue with Women Parliamentarians and Duty Bearers on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience in Nairobi, Kenya.

This event brings together women parliamentarians, duty bearers, policymakers, and development partners from across IGAD Member States to tackle the interconnected challenges of gender inequality, insecure land rights, and climate vulnerability.

The dialogue builds on national consultations previously held in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda. These consultations highlighted critical gaps in women’s access to land, their role in decision-making, and the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and rural communities.

Through the support of Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) program, IGAD was able to support these national and regional dialogues by providing technical expertise, fostering inclusive policy discussions, and promoting regional collaboration.

At the Nairobi meeting, participants are sharing lessons, identifying priority reforms, and generating actionable recommendations to strengthen gender-responsive land governance and climate adaptation. The outcomes will inform IGAD’s regional policy frameworks and Member States’ efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on gender equality, climate action, and sustainable land management.

SLGA has championed efforts to strengthen land administration, support inclusive land governance, and enhance community resilience—particularly for women and vulnerable groups. The Nairobi Dialogue is part of IGAD’s and SLGA ongoing initiative to align regional strategies, foster political will, and catalyse transformative actions that secure equitable land rights and sustainable climate responses.