Ghana will host the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC) from 26 to 28 November, bringing together leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on advancing gender equity, leadership, and sustainable development across the continent.
Themed “Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Development,” the high-level gathering will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and partnership building to enhance women’s participation in governance, innovation, and economic empowerment.
According to Aisha Adamu, Chairperson of the Planning Committee, the decision to shift the conference from South Africa to Ghana followed broad consultations and was aimed at promoting inclusiveness and accessibility—core values of the AWC.
The 9th edition of the AWC is expected to feature keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and strategic roundtables. It will attract distinguished personalities, including First Ladies, ministers, parliamentarians, heads of international organisations, civil society leaders, and businesswomen from across Africa.
This year’s discussions will focus on digital inclusion, climate resilience, leadership mentoring, and financing for women-led enterprises.
The conference is expected to culminate in a Joint Communiqué and Action Framework to guide policies at national and regional levels, advancing gender inclusion and institutional reforms aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Previous editions have been hosted by countries including Namibia, Morocco, Rwanda, The Gambia, Ethiopia, and Zambia, with Nigeria set to host the 10th edition in 2026.