EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region Information

Formed in 1996. The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) is a sub-regional, non-profit organisation that strengthens the capacity of women and civil society organisations in governance, leadership, economic empowerment, policy advocacy initiatives and peace and security. EASSI recognises the worth of all persons and the value of diversity and non-discrimination. Of the 12 critical areas of Concern in the Global Platform for Action, EASSI has prioritised six areas as the regional priorities. These are Education and Training of Women; Women and Health; Human Rights of Women; Women and Poverty; Women and the Economy; and Women in Power and Decision Making. EASSI programmes benefit all women, member organisations, youth, state agencies and regional bodies responsible for advancing the rights of women and promoting gender equality and equity. EASSI is situated in the Greater Horn of East Africa (GHEA), working across nine countries through member organizations namely; Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia.