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Training Academy
Strengthening Youth Voices on Climate and Gender Justice through Policy Briefs

1.3 Minutes
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  Arbia Cheref
Ladies First

From May 22 to 25, 2025, FNF Tunisia proudly partnered with the association Ladies First to support the second edition of the Policy Brief Academy in Tunis. This edition focused on the intersection of climate change and gender justice, two pressing and interconnected challenges facing both Tunisia and the broader global community.

Over the course of four intensive days, participants mainly young women and gender justice advocates, engaged in a hands-on training program designed to enhance their understanding of policy processes and strengthen their capacity to contribute meaningfully to public debates.

The academy aimed to demystify the concept of policy briefs and position them as powerful tools for advocacy and influence. Through interactive sessions, participants learned how to:

  • Define and structure a compelling policy brief

  • Conduct reliable and targeted policy research

  • Analyze policy challenges through a gender-sensitive and climate-conscious lens

  • Propose evidence-based, actionable recommendations;

  • Communicate their arguments clearly and persuasively to decision makers and the public.

Group exercises, case studies, peer review sessions, and drafting workshops enabled participants not only to build their knowledge but also to apply it in practice. Each group worked on a specific policy issue, developing and presenting a policy brief by the end of the training. Topics ranged from the impact of climate change on rural women to access to green jobs and the gender dimensions of environmental governance.

Beyond technical skills, the academy created a safe and collaborative space for participants to exchange experiences, build networks, and explore the political dimensions of climate justice from a feminist perspective. Trainers and facilitators provided constant support, combining methodological expertise with an inclusive approach.

FNF is committed to empowering youth and civil society actors to become agents of change. We are proud to have supported this initiative and reaffirm our trust in the next generation of policy thinkers and doers.