The Women's Council brings together policy leaders, grassroots organizers, legal advocates, economists, and health professionals committed to advancing gender justice. It ensures women and girls are centered in governance, public investment, safety frameworks, and leadership pipelines across Federal Africa.
The Women's Council brings together policy leaders, grassroots organizers, legal advocates, economists, and health professionals committed to advancing gender justice. It ensures women and girls are centered in governance, public investment, safety frameworks, and leadership pipelines across Federal Africa.
Chair: Dr. Njeri Mbeki
Council Chair
Gender Policy & Institutional Reform
South Africa
Policy expert leading cross-government reforms on gender-responsive planning and budgeting.
Justice Advisor
Legal Protection & Access to Justice
The Gambia
Legal practitioner strengthening protective systems against gender-based violence and discrimination.
Economic Inclusion Advisor
Women's Enterprise & Finance
Morocco
Economist supporting women-owned businesses through finance inclusion and market development.
Health Equity Advisor
Maternal Health & Care Access
Uganda
Public health specialist advancing quality maternal care and reproductive health services.
Safety & Protection Advisor
Ending Gender-Based Violence
DR Congo
Community safety leader designing survivor-centered prevention and response mechanisms.
Leadership Pipeline Advisor
Women in Public Office
Senegal
Civic educator expanding women's candidacy, mentoring, and leadership networks in governance.
Key areas where this council provides expertise and guidance
Embedding equity targets in fiscal planning and public expenditure decisions.
Expanding access to credit, markets, land rights, and enterprise support.
Strengthening prevention and response systems for gender-based violence.
Increasing representation in public office, institutions, and executive roles.
Improving maternal health, reproductive services, and community healthcare access.
Keeping girls in school and transitioning to higher education and quality work.
Reducing the digital gender gap through skills, devices, and online safety.
Advancing laws and enforcement that protect rights and eliminate discrimination.
Ongoing initiatives and programs
ActiveTechnical support for ministries adopting gender-responsive budgeting tools.
19 ministries
Learn MoreActiveMentoring and training program for emerging women leaders in governance.
320 fellows
Learn MoreActiveCommunity-based GBV prevention and survivor referral systems.
64 districts
Learn MoreActiveRegional market access platform for women-led SMEs and cooperatives.
1,100 businesses
Learn MoreResearch PhaseResearch on unpaid care burden and policy options for social protection.
12 countries
Learn MoreNotable accomplishments and initiatives led by this council
Enabled common policy benchmarks for inclusive governance across institutions.
Connected emerging leaders with senior mentors across regions and sectors.
Strengthened inter-agency pathways for protection, health, and legal support.
Facilitated better access to capital and procurement opportunities.
Supported measurable service improvements in priority health facilities.
Explore our diverse advisory councils that bring together expertise from different sectors to guide Federal Africa's development and ensure inclusive governance for all citizens.
Dynamic young professionals, entrepreneurs, and activists ensuring policies reflect the aspirations of Africa's largest demographic.
Learn MoreAdvocating for women's rights and ensuring gender perspectives are integrated into all policies and programs across Federal Africa.
Learn MoreBridging the African diaspora with the continent, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment, and cultural connections worldwide.
Learn MoreFederal Africa operates through a comprehensive three-branch system designed to ensure democratic representation, effective governance, and accountability to all citizens across our beautiful continent.
Be part of the transformation that will shape Africa's future. Your voice, your vision, your participation matters in building our federal democracy.