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
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
Technical support for ministries adopting gender-responsive budgeting tools.
19 ministries
Learn MoreMentoring and training program for emerging women leaders in governance.
320 fellows
Learn MoreCommunity-based GBV prevention and survivor referral systems.
64 districts
Learn MoreRegional market access platform for women-led SMEs and cooperatives.
1,100 businesses
Learn MoreResearch 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.
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