Brendan Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Founder of the Young African Policy Research Hub and Team Lead of the International Trade Law and Policy Research, has been selected as one of 59 young researchers and professionals to participate in the Youth Trade Summit on Gender in Geneva. The summit, organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in collaboration with the WTO Gender Research Hub and Spain, is scheduled for November 13-14, 2023.

The event aims to facilitate collaboration and networking among trade and gender stakeholders, bringing together representatives from government ministries, institutions, international agencies, universities, and research institutes. This gathering precedes the second edition of the WTO’s World Trade Congress on Gender, initially held in December 2022.

Brendan C. Ugwu’s participation highlights the Hub’s commitment to advancing research and policy in the realms of international trade and gender equality. The summit will host discussions on critical topics such as gender-based research data, e-commerce, trade finance, and the intricate connections between gender, non-tariff measures, and trade in services.

Notably, Brendan Ugwu will take the stage as one of the distinguished speakers at the summit, offering unique insights on youth perspectives to make trade policy work for women.

Among the 59 global nominees, Brendan Ugwu will have the opportunity to propose recommendations on trade and gender work and engage in various policy and research activities during the summit.

Registration is open to the public for both in-person and virtual attendance on the WTO’s website, fostering inclusivity and widespread participation.

The Youth Trade Summit on Gender promises to be a pivotal moment for young researchers and professionals to contribute to the discourse on gender equality in the context of international trade. As attendees prepare to converge in Geneva, the event holds the potential to catalyze positive change and shape future policies in the dynamic intersection of trade and gender.