WOMEN'S COUNCIL

Gender equality, inclusive leadership, and women's socio-economic empowerment

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.

12
Members
2025
Established
Gender-Responsive BudgetingWomen's Economic EmpowermentSafety & ProtectionWomen in LeadershipHealth EquityGirls' EducationDigital InclusionLegal Reform
Focus Areas
Monthly - Third Wednesday
Secretariat: Office of Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

About This Council

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

About This Council

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY NETWORK (6)

Focus Areas

Key areas where this council provides expertise and guidance

Gender-Responsive Budgeting

Embedding equity targets in fiscal planning and public expenditure decisions.

Women's Economic Empowerment

Expanding access to credit, markets, land rights, and enterprise support.

Safety & Protection

Strengthening prevention and response systems for gender-based violence.

Women in Leadership

Increasing representation in public office, institutions, and executive roles.

Health Equity

Improving maternal health, reproductive services, and community healthcare access.

Girls' Education

Keeping girls in school and transitioning to higher education and quality work.

Digital Inclusion

Reducing the digital gender gap through skills, devices, and online safety.

Legal Reform

Advancing laws and enforcement that protect rights and eliminate discrimination.

Current Projects

Ongoing initiatives and programs

Gender Budget AcceleratorActive

Gender Budget Accelerator

Technical support for ministries adopting gender-responsive budgeting tools.

19 ministries

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Women in Public Leadership FellowshipActive

Women in Public Leadership Fellowship

Mentoring and training program for emerging women leaders in governance.

320 fellows

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Safe Communities InitiativeActive

Safe Communities Initiative

Community-based GBV prevention and survivor referral systems.

64 districts

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Women's Enterprise Trade HubActive

Women's Enterprise Trade Hub

Regional market access platform for women-led SMEs and cooperatives.

1,100 businesses

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Care Economy StudyResearch Phase

Care Economy Study

Research on unpaid care burden and policy options for social protection.

12 countries

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Key Achievements

Notable accomplishments and initiatives led by this council

Adopted federal gender mainstreaming standards
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Adopted federal gender mainstreaming standards

Enabled common policy benchmarks for inclusive governance across institutions.

Scaled women leadership mentoring platforms
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Scaled women leadership mentoring platforms

Connected emerging leaders with senior mentors across regions and sectors.

Improved survivor referral coordination
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Improved survivor referral coordination

Strengthened inter-agency pathways for protection, health, and legal support.

Expanded financing for women-led enterprises
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Expanded financing for women-led enterprises

Facilitated better access to capital and procurement opportunities.

Advanced maternal care quality indicators
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Advanced maternal care quality indicators

Supported measurable service improvements in priority health facilities.

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