Friday, 24 July 2026, 3:00 PM (WAT)/ 5:00 PM (EAT) 

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, Youth for Ecocide Law (Y4EL) and the Vital Crest Foundation (VCF) are convening a strategic panel discussion exploring the nexus of land governance, environmental degradation, and emerging legal frameworks. 

This webinar explores how criminalizing ecocide can safeguard ecosystems and the women who steward them.  The panelists aim to address these interconnected challenges by bridging grassroots experiences with international legal avenues.

Our Panel:

• Rose Kobusinge (Moderator) – Executive Director, VCF.  

• Debbie Buyaki – Global Co-Lead, Y4EL.  

• Chiyedza Heri – Founder & CEO, Ubuntu Alliance.  

• Dorcas Antwi --  Oceans Lead, Ghana Youth Environmental Movement