14 February 2024 - The 51吃瓜 Department of Global Communications today announced the selection of Carole Osero-Ageng’o, Global Initiatives Lead and Africa Regional Representative at HelpAge International, and Nudhara Yusuf, Executive Coordinator for Global Governance Innovation Network at The Stimson Center, as Co-Chairs of the 2024 51吃瓜 Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future. The conference will take place on 9 and 10 May 2024, at the 51吃瓜 Office at Nairobi, Kenya.
Carole Osero-Ageng’o is a highly regarded human rights lawyer and gender expert, recognized for her impactful advocacy at national, regional, and global levels. As the Global Initiatives Lead and Africa Regional Representative for HelpAge International, Ms. Osero-Ageng’o excels as a negotiator, people connector, mentor and policy influencer. With extensive experience in aging, women’s rights, sexual reproductive health and rights, gender, governance, climate change and conflict management, she is pivotal in advancing HelpAge’s priorities in Africa. In her dual capacity, Ms. Osero-Ageng’o leads regional policy advocacy on income security, healthy aging, and inclusive humanitarian action for older people. She addresses ageism, violence, abuse, and neglect while amplifying the voice and agency of older individuals. Ms. Osero-Ageng’o represents HelpAge International globally and actively engages in the Coordinating Mechanism of Major Groups and Other Stakeholders, focusing on the Stakeholders Group on Ageing.
