SDG 1 · No Poverty
Economic opportunities and sustainable livelihoods.
Policy, Advocacy and Global Engagement
WEEA connects community-level experiences with policy discussions and development priorities.
Areas of Policy and Advocacy
Research, Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Turning Community Needs into Collective Action
WEEA recognizes that lasting change requires both practical support and attention to the wider systems affecting women and girls.
Our advocacy and research-related work focuses on increasing awareness, elevating community needs, and encouraging action on issues connected to menstrual health, gender equality, access to essential products, and women’s empowerment.
Menstrual Health Advocacy
Menstrual health is a matter of dignity, well-being, and equal participation. WEEA supports efforts to reduce stigma, improve access to menstrual products, and encourage policies and practices that respond to the needs of women and girls.
Our advocacy includes engagement around barriers that affect access and affordability, including the importance of considering how taxes and other costs influence the availability of menstrual products.
Community Knowledge and Learning
Community experiences are essential to understanding what works, what remains challenging, and where further action is needed.
WEEA values learning, evidence, and collaboration as foundations for improving programs and informing advocacy. We aim to connect practical experience with broader conversations about women’s and girls’ rights, health, and opportunities.
Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063
WEEA’s work and programme priorities connect with the following Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being
Menstrual health information and community wellbeing.
SDG 4 · Quality Education
Girls’ education, practical skills and inclusive learning.
SDG 5 · Gender Equality
Equal opportunities, dignity and women’s participation.
SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation
Menstrual hygiene and supportive environments.
SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
Entrepreneurship, youth skills and economic participation.
SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Priorities for local production and practical innovation.
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities
Inclusion of underserved and marginalized communities.
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production
Priorities for reusable menstrual products and sustainable production.
SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Meaningful participation and institutional accountability.
SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals
Collaboration, knowledge exchange and shared development priorities.
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African Union Agenda 2063
Women’s economic participation and entrepreneurship connect with Aspiration 1 on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Youth leadership, education and inclusion connect with Aspiration 6 on participation, gender equality and opportunities for young people.
African Union Agenda 2063 AspirationsWEEA in International and United Nations Platforms
Public records of WEEA’s youth policy engagement and Mahlet Zeleke Redi’s contributions and listed roles across international platforms.
Decent work at the 2026 HLPF
The event report records Mahlet Zeleke Redi’s contribution in her MGCY Global Focal Point role, connecting gender-responsive water, sanitation and hygiene with education, decent work and youth participation.
UNDP SparkBlue · UNDP–ILO event
Partnerships and financing for youth
MGCY’s announcement names Women Economic Empowerment Africa among the organizations releasing an ECOSOC Youth Forum pre-consultation on partnerships and equitable financing.
Major Group for Children and Youth
Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2025
The 2025 directory lists Mahlet Zeleke Redi in her MGCY Global Focal Point role for the session “A Just Transition For All: From Concepts to Action”.
Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Young people on financing the future
UN DESA’s feature names Mahlet Zeleke Redi and Women Economic Empowerment Africa in its coverage of young people’s perspectives on financing for development.
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Youth representation on decent work and sustainable economies
The Major Group for Children and Youth announced Mahlet Zeleke, representing Women Economic Empowerment Africa Youth Organisation, as a Global Focal Point for its Global Youth Caucus on Decent Work and Sustainable Economies.
Major Group for Children and Youth
Each record identifies the role or contribution described by its publisher. Individual MGCY roles and participant listings do not establish WEEA membership, accreditation or endorsement by the United Nations.
International Dialogue and Participation
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Policy Publications
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- Advocacy statements
- Research papers
- Position papers
- Campaign demands
- Event outcomes and recommendations
Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy
Child safety, appropriate behaviour, supervision, photography, consent, and sharing children’s images.
Expectations for partners, volunteers, visitors and others involved in activities with children. Children’s safety and dignity come before publicity.
Download policy : Child Safeguarding and Protection PolicyGender Equality and Inclusion Policy for Partners
The values and standards WEEA expects partner organizations to uphold when collaborating with us.
Respect, equal opportunity, accessibility and safe participation in joint activities, with no tolerance for harassment, exploitation or discrimination.
Download policy : Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy for PartnersPrivacy, Photos and Information-Sharing Policy for Partners
Consent, photos, videos, participant stories, information-sharing, and privacy.
Participant information and images should be collected, used and shared only for agreed purposes, with appropriate permission. Participation must not depend on agreeing to publicity.
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How partners and participants can raise concerns during joint projects.
The policy explains how to raise concerns verbally or in writing, how WEEA will respond, and the expectation that honest reporting is protected from retaliation.
Download policy : Feedback and Concerns Policy for PartnersEthical Partnership and Conflict of Interest Policy
Transparency, responsible use of WEEA’s name and resources, gifts, conflicts of interest, and ethical collaboration.
Partners should be truthful about their role and commitments, disclose relevant interests, use WEEA materials only with permission, and avoid improper gifts or benefits.
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