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RECENT EVENT

PAN AFRICAN ACTIVISTS GATHERING: “Reconnect and Recommit”

WHEN: August 1 to 5, 2024

WHERE: Nairobi-Kenya.

Event Overview

PAN AFRICAN ACTIVISTS GATHERING:
“Reconnect and Recommit”

Afrikki, a network of activists from Africa and the diaspora, hosted the “Pan African Activists Gathering: Reconnect & Recommit” event in Nairobi, Kenya. This pivotal gathering aimed to address the challenges facing the pan-African movement, reignite activists’ passion, and enhance collaboration among grassroots movements. The event broughttogether 100 activists, journalists, artists, and intellectuals to foster a renewed commitment to pan-Africanism. 

Effective political education requires careful consideration of content, style of delivery, and scalability. Content means clearly articulating the movement's goals and commitments. Style involves choosing effective ways to deliver messaging, both online and offline. And scale is about balancing resources and strategies to reach a broader audience.

Oliver Vormawor Democracy Hub

The #FeesMustFall movement expanded on the momentum from #RhodesMustFall, shifting focus to address the cost of education and the colonial nature of the educational system in South Africa. Our daily practices—organizing protests, occupying university buildings, and holding mass meetings—were crucial in mobilizing students. The movement's non-partisan nature allowed for diverse participation and perspectives, strengthening our collective voice.

Inam Kula Afrikki Steering Committee

Misogynoir is where anti-Blackness intersects with misogyny, and my experiences highlight how this intersection adds complexity to the feminist struggle. My feminism is a radical response to societal and cultural norms that marginalize women. I actively confront patriarchal systems and injustices, emphasizing agitation, organization, education, liberation, and celebration. The urgency of the feminist struggle is central to my activism.

Editah O'chieng Founder, Feminist for Peace Rights and Justice Center

Growing up in Ghana, I faced sexism despite an empowering upbringing, but my journey to feminism was truly shaped by professional challenges and literary influences. Through my work with Drama Queens, we use arts like theater, film, and graphic novels to explore queer identities and challenge traditional beliefs. It's essential to approach queer issues with subtlety, especially in conservative environments like schools, to foster understanding and change.

Nana Akosua Hansen Feminist

Afrikki is a platform gathering different organizations with different perspectives and identities. It's normal that there will be divergences, clashes, and tensions, but we must always remember that what unites us is always stronger than what divides us. Our unity is more important than our divergences

Prof. Said Abbas Thinking Africa

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