From recognition to impact: The evolution of The Citizen Rising Woman Initiative

President Samia Suluhu Hassan graced the 2024 Rising Woman edition themed ‘Count Her In’, which called for greater inclusion of women in leadership, policymaking and economic spaces and urged them to actively participate in elections, especially at the local government level. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Over the past five years, the initiative’s themes have followed a carefully considered progression—from recognition to action, and ultimately to measurable impact