Dr Jennifer Riria Champions Peace and Dialogue at #CSW70 Parallel Event

On 12th March 2026, the President and CEO of Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), Dr Jennifer Riria, joined a range of global stakeholders working on gender equality, peace-building, legal aid, and fiscal policy to discuss the challenge of the cost of militarisation and the social consequences of the same. The conclusion was one: re-balance military spending and emphasise conflict resolution, not war. Her position was clear: ‘Dialogue is not just a way. It is the only way!’

The blended meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the CSW ‘70 in New York City, was hosted by the Baha’i International Community, Transparency, Accountability, and Participation Network (TAP Network), and Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF).

Dr Riria is accompanied to the CSW ‘70 by Mrs Sarah Muhoya, ENAF’s Chief of Party. Besides participating in the deliberations, the two will meet various partners to discuss matters of mutual interest and advance the foundation’s mission on the global stage.