We, one of the multi-country networks of local actors actively engaged on localisation, know that the next annual meeting of Grand Bargain on 24-25 June 2020, is open only to the Grand Bargain Signatories, and only Sherpas will be able to use audio and video. We see the signatories wanting to talk about the future of Grand Bargain and strengthening local action, without the presence of local actors around the table who continue to face obstacles to get included in a process, designed for their empowerment. We have tried to proactively engage with the localisation work stream but have been very disappointed with the lack of response. We have seen systematic exclusion and discrimination against meaningful participation of a diversity of local actors in many of these processes. Download full report click [English] [Arabic] [French] [Webinar video]
A4EP briefing paper : Living up to commitments Investing in women-led organisations
This year International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024 was celebrated with the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. Activists from