EASSI envisions a transforming society where women and men realise their full potential through the enhancement of gender equality, advancement of women, and social justice within Eastern Africa and beyond. Mission Statement. EASSI is a civil society organisation established to facilitate follow-up of the implementation of the Global and African Platforms for Action for the advancement of women within the Eastern Africa Sub-region. Our mission is to enhance gender equality and social justice through networking, research, capacity building and advocacy for women. We are committed to the promotion of partnerships and collective action among national and regional key actors working towards the realisation of the goals of the Global and African Platforms for Action