Africa Region Working Group

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The purpose of the Africa Region Working Group (ARWG) is to empower, connect, and amplify the voices of women engaged in shaping Africa’s development, governance, and global engagement.

This group aims to provide a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action among women leaders, practitioners, scholars, and advocates focused on African political, economic, social, and cultural issues. Through research, policy analysis, networking, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, the working group seeks to promote gender-inclusive solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges and to elevate women’s leadership in African and international arenas.

The ARWG seeks to empower and elevate women’s leadership in shaping Africa’s future. We are committed to advancing gender equity by fostering dialogue, driving policy change, and building networks across sectors. Centered around diverse voices and perspectives, our mission is to create inclusive spaces where women can lead, influence, and transform political, economic, and social systems across the continent.

    1. Policy Analysis & Advocacy: Analyze key political, economic, and social developments across Africa through a gender lens and advocate for inclusive policies that support women’s rights, leadership, and transformative policies.

    2. Networking & Collaboration: Facilitate connections among women professionals, leaders, and institutions working on African affairs through forums, roundtables, and digital platforms to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

    3. Capacity Building & Mentorship: Provide mentorship opportunities and capacity-building programs for emerging women leaders in fields such as diplomacy, development, academia, and civil society.

    4. Research & Publications: Support and disseminate research on women’s contributions to African governance, peacebuilding, entrepreneurship, education, and health, promoting gender-sensitive perspectives in African studies and policymaking.

    5. Public Engagement & Events: Organize events, speaker series, and public discussions to raise awareness of critical African issues and highlight the role of women in addressing them.

    6. Strategic Partnerships: Engage with African and international organizations, academic institutions, governments, and civil society to promote joint initiatives that advance gender equality and sustainable development across Africa.