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    "id": 1457885,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nairobi City County, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Esther Passaris",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43, I wish to make a Statement regarding the commemoration of the Pan- African Women’s Day, 2024. Today, 31st July 2024, the African continent is observing the Pan-African Women’s Day 2024, under the theme: Gender, Environment and Justice. The Pan-African Women’s Day, held under the “African Women’s Call for Peace” initiative, kicks off a campaign in favour of peace while celebrating the role of women in fostering peace and sustainable development across African societies. The initiative, aligned with the global aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), the African Union's Agenda 2063 and United Nations Resolution 1325, seeks to harness the immense potential of African women to create a more just, equitable and sustainable Africa. To achieve its objectives, the \"African Women's Call for Peace\" initiative seeks to empower women through capacity building, awareness raising and platform creation. By doing so, it aims to cultivate a powerful movement of women leaders driving peace and sustainable development across Africa. The initiative supports this vision by establishing a strong organisational structure, nurturing young women, fostering peace, adapting to local contexts and building collaborative partnerships. This year’s Pan-African Women’s Day under the theme: Gender, Environment, and Justice will celebrate the efforts and contributions of women in environmental justice. To commemorate the Pan-African Women’s Day 2024 today, African women are launching a symbolic campaign to demonstrate their commitment to peace: The “White Scarf Initiative”. By wearing a white scarf and sharing messages of peace on social media, they will create a visible and powerful expression of unity. This campaign will culminate in the publication of a manifesto outlining women's priorities for peace and development. As I invite the House to be part of the commemoration of the Pan-African Women’s Day, 2024, I urge us to remember that the journey to peace and sustainable development is a collective one, calling for participation of both men and women. By uplifting the voices and efforts of women, we not only honour their contributions but also pave the way for a more peaceful, sustainable and equitable future for all. Thereby creating a legacy of hope and prosperity for generations to come. I thank you, Hon. Speaker. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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