Accelerating the adoption of the ILC Africa gender justice charter
The International Land Coalition (ILC) is a global alliance committed to people-centered land governance by empowering the women, men, and communities who live on and from the land. ILC Africa, the coalition’s largest regional platform, works through member-led, multi-stakeholder platforms to protect land defenders and tackle key issues such as climate change, gender inequality, food insecurity, and land conflict.
To advance these goals, ILC Africa introduced the Gender Justice Charter; a framework developed in 2014, revised in 2019, and updated in 2021 to align with ILC’s 2022–2030 Strategy, where gender justice is a cross-cutting commitment. The Charter acknowledges the structural and cultural barriers to gender equality and calls for dismantling discriminatory norms and laws, while also recognizing the African Union’s role in promoting gender justice through instruments like the 2003 Maputo Protocol and the 2004 Solemn Declaration.
Why This Award?
The ILC Africa Gender Justice Charter Award recognizes and celebrates the efforts of ILC members and platforms in Africa that are advancing gender justice through meaningful actions. It also aims to:
- Inspire more members to adopt the Gender Justice Charter,
- Facilitate mutual learning through shared success stories, and
- Honor the outstanding work of those integrating gender justice in their organizational practices.
Award Package
The winning organization or platform will receive:
- USD 5,000 to implement a Gender Audit or, if already completed, a Gender Action Plan to further embed gender justice in their operations.
- An invitation to speak at an upcoming Gender Justice Lab on a relevant topic, offering a platform to share insights and inspire others.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be an ILC member actively engaged in an African National Land Coalition (NLC) or Regional Platform (RP), or a platform supported by ILC.
- Have signed the Gender Justice Charter. (Not yet signed? Click here to sign the Charter.)
- Not have previously received the ILC Africa Gender Justice Charter Award.
- Demonstrate impactful and transformative gender justice initiatives within and beyond their organization, backed by concrete evidence of results.
How to Apply
To be considered:
- Complete the Online Application Form (available in English and French).
- Provide a summary of your organization, your motivation for applying, and how your initiatives meet the eligibility criteria.
Deadline for applications: 23 May 2025
