On April 13th, 2026, the Indonesian chapter of the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) held a dialogue with representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA). The discussion focused on national gender equality strategies, policy implementation challenges, and opportunities for youth collaboration. The IYCGE delegation was represented by Indonesia Ambassador, Madelavina Melhan; Government Relations Fellow, Ami

On April 8th 2026 The International Youth Council on Gender Equality, with Canadian Global Ambassador Elaine Wen, Government Relations Fellow Xavier Davis, and our Writing Lead, Charlize Acadia Donat, met virtually with Senator McPhedran on April 8th, 2026, to discuss youth engagement in Canadian politics, gender equality, and the evolving role of the Senate. She noted that she was speaking in a more personal capacity, and her comments reflect specific experiences throughout

On March 31st, 2026, the International Youth Council for Gender Equality (IYCGE) held a meeting with representatives from the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), based in the Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan. The discussion brought together the Ambassador, Pakistan, Saad Bin Sarfraz , Government Relations Fellow Aliza Sultan , and the focal representatives for the Prime Minister’s Youth Program. The meeting focused on youth engagement, gender inclusion, and opportunitie

On March 27th, 2026, Senator Jana Stewart met with the Australian delegation of the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE). The delegation was represented by the IYCGE National Team, Ambassador Tejasvini Adya, Government Relations Fellow Chatarina Hanny Angelita Teja, and Research Fellow Parv Haria. Our discussions centred on the gender pay gap, gender-based violence, and broader issues of gender equality that disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres St

On April 2nd, 2026, Senator, professor, researcher, and advocate Kristopher Wells met with Canadian Global Ambassador Elaine Wen, Government Relations Fellow Xavier Davis, and our Writing Lead, Tima Karimi. We discussed advancing gender equality, strengthening youth involvement in policy making, and addressing current issues in Canada. The conversation began with Senator Wells recounting his personal and professional experiences that shaped his advocacy. Influenced early on

On January 29, 2026, the Colombian delegation from the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) met with representatives from Colombia’s Ministry of Equality and Equity to discuss national approaches to gender equality, youth inclusion, social equity policy, and inter-institutional coordination across diverse populations. The Ministry presented itself as a central coordinating body for Colombia’s social equity policy, supporting 14 population groups through fiv

On January 23, 2026, Niyonshuti Jean Claude , Ambassador of Rwanda at the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE), met with board representatives from Rwanda Women Network (RWN) for a high-level dialogue focused on women’s rights advocacy, youth leadership, and community-based strategies advancing gender equality in Rwanda. Founded to respond to the realities faced by Rwandan women in the aftermath of national conflict and social transformation, Rwanda Women

On January 21, 2026, Global Leaders from the International Youth Council on Gender Equality (IYCGE) had a conversation with representatives from Switzerland’s Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) to discuss national approaches to gender equality, with a focus on gender-based violence, economic autonomy, and the challenge of keeping gender equality on the political agenda. FOGE shared that gender-based violence is currently one of its most urgent priorities, particular