Accra: The Republic of Ghana will host the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC) to discuss pathways for advancing gender equity, leadership, and sustainable development across the continent. A statement by the Chairperson Planning Committee, Aisha Adamu in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the conference will hold from Nov. 26 to 28.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the conference will seek policy dialogue and partnership building aimed at strengthening women’s participation in governance, innovation, and economic empowerment. The high-level conference, themed ‘Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Development,’ will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange.
The 9th edition of the conference is expected to feature keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and strategic roundtables. The AWC would attract distinguished personalities including First Ladies, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Heads of International Organisations, Civil Society Leaders, and Women in Business from various African countries.
Adamu stated that the choice of Ghana reflects the country’s enduring commitment to democracy, inclusivity, and the empowerment of women. This decision to shift the conference from South Africa to Ghana follows broad consultations with partners, delegates, and regional coordinators across Africa. The shift is described as a strategic step to enhance accessibility, inclusiveness, and participation, which are core values of the AWC.
Adamu noted that countries like Namibia, Morocco, Rwanda, the Gambia, Ethiopia, Zambia, and now Ghana in West Africa had hosted previous editions, while Nigeria is expected to host the 10th edition in 2026. This year’s edition will focus on digital inclusion, climate resilience, leadership mentoring, and financing for women-led enterprises, which are critical areas shaping the continent’s development agenda.
The 2025 gathering is expected to produce a Joint Communiqu© and Action Framework that would guide national and regional policies toward deepening gender inclusion and institutional reforms that uplift women and girls across Africa. NAN reports that since its inception, the African Women Conference has served as a rallying point for African women to share experiences, strengthen solidarity, and chart actionable steps toward achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).