At Partner for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA), we believe in fostering inclusive environments where every voice matters. This commitment was reinforced at a recent Gender Equality Workshop which focused on advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. The event brought together diverse gender champions to engage in meaningful conversations and actions
geared toward creating opportunities, amplifying underrepresented voices, and inspiring systemic change for everyone. Participants explored practical ways to dismantle barriers to equality and shared strategies to promote equitable access to resources and decision making spaces. The primary purpose of the meeting was to chart a way forward in developing a comprehensive strategy aligned with the IGPH Strategy, which serves as a guiding framework for advancing global public health priorities. By grounding our efforts in this strategy, we aim to integrate gender equality principles into our
organizational objectives and programmatic interventions. This workshop emphasized that achieving gender equality is not just a moral imperative but also a
collective responsibility. PHDA remains committed to collaborating with partners, communities, and stakeholders to build an inclusive future where everyone
has the opportunity to thrive.