U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell held a Twitter chat with the YALI Network on Wednesday, March 2nd to talk about challenges facing women in Africa and to support the #Africa4Her campaign.
Excited to join some of Africa’s most promising leaders in a few minutes for a #YALICHAT on #Africa4Her.
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
Ambassador Russell started with a question for the YALI Network…
Before I get to your questions, I have a question for you: What challenges do women and girls face in your community? #Africa4Her #YALICHAT
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
And received some critical answers…
@ambcathyrussell @yalinetwork The general notion that women are inferior to men #Africa4Her #YALICHAT
— Anthony Ekene (@AnthonyEkene) March 2, 2016
@AmbCathyRussell @YALINetwork In my country women face physical abuse which in most scenarios end up in murder cases.#YALICHAT #Africa4Her — Deon Shekuza (@dshekuza) March 2, 2016
@AmbCathyRussell @YALINetwork No access to entrepreneurial skills and self development #YALICHAT — Victoria Okosun (@vickyslyrics) March 2, 2016
Then it was on to answer questions from the YALI Network!
@IMaluza Gender-based violence needs to be treated as a crime, not a family matter. #Africa4Her #YALICHAT — Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
@IsabellaMuthoni A key piece is promoting education for girls. Women’s empowerment starts with girls’ education. #Africa4Her — Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
@dgeniusjude We see four keys areas: women’s economic and political participation, addressing GBV, supporting girls education. #Africa4Her
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
@admasb @YALINetwork My mother has a huge inspiration for me because she taught me and my sisters that we could do anything. #Africa4Her
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
@DassilvaManga Success is having the opportunity and ability to do what you want in life. There is no one path to success. #Africa4Her
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
@Sandytey I’d encourage you to look into local village savings and loan initiatives and efforts to see if there are local options.
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
With hundreds of questions submitted, your curiosity and engagement continues to drive the #Africa4Her campaign to new heights!
I just heard that we’ve received over 12,000 pledges for #Africa4Her — that’s amazing! #YALICHAT
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 2, 2016
Ambassador Russell signed off with a renewed pledge to the YALI Network…
I’m thrilled to take the #Africa4Her pledge again this year. I hope you’ll join me: https://t.co/XHByfgwTqW pic.twitter.com/eor82y8Rrc
— Cathy Russell (@AmbCathyRussell) March 3, 2016
The YALI Network looks forward to more #YALICHATS with Ambassador Russell!
@AmbCathyRussell Thank you for the time you spared to share with us, We a humbled. #Africa4Her #YALICHAT @usmissionuganda @YALINetwork
— ABEJA JULIET (@123_abeja) March 3, 2016
@AmbCathyRussell we will join you, lets work for our beloved ones together . #Africa4Her
— yakob g/egzabher (@yakob_g) March 3, 2016