Movement building

For a quarter of a century, your dedication to advancing women’s rights, strengthening inclusive governance, and promoting equal representation across Southern Africa has made a profound and lasting impact. Your work in empowering communities, shaping policy, amplifying voices, and building partnerships continues to inspire meaningful change. Reaching this milestone is not only a testament to your resilience and vision, but also to the countless lives you have touched along the way. 

Congratulations on 25 years of impactful work and unwavering commitment to gender equality! It is truly inspiring to witness the power of collective action and regional solidarity. Thank you for creating spaces where voices are amplified, partnerships are strengthened, and change becomes possible. I am proud to be part of this journey and excited for the continued transformation ahead.

Through collective efforts, we can create a future where women’s voices are amplified, their rights respected and their agency celebrated. By embracing diverse perspectives, recognising the historical roots of inequality and forging genuine partnerships, we take one step closer to a more equitable and just world for all.

In 25 years, Gender Links has grown from humble beginnings to a truly global organization - a story of perseverance and resilience. You have made a huge a contribution in influencing policies and the adoption of protocols in the field of gender equality in the SADC region. In addition, Gender Links' theoretically and empirically rich work has made tremendous impact in the fight for gender equality in the world. Its work is exceptional in its breadth and consistent in its quality. We thank its leadership, researchers and all those that make the organization tick. I am proud to be Gender linked.