The African Women Conference (AWC) has announced a new venue for the 7th edition of the conference scheduled to hold from October 25-27, 2023.
This year’s conference will now hold in Adis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital with the theme: Reviewing the Economic, Social and Political Inclusion of Women and Girls in Africa’s Development Agenda.
A statement issued by the co-convener of AWC and founder of Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, stated that the change of venue from Mauritius to Ethiopia was as a result of response from many of the participants and partners.
“It’s with excitement and gratitude that we announce a significant update to the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Africa Women Conference.
“In our relentless pursuit of excellence and engagement, and in response to the feedback from many of our participants and partners, we have made a thoughtful decision to change the location of the conference from Mauritius to Ethiopia.
“This change in host country is not just a change in geography, it is an upgrade to an experience,” the statement added.
While giving justification for the choice of Ethiopia, Ahmadu stated that Ethiopia is not only a hub of African unity, but the oldest independent country in Africa and the cradle of civilisation.
“Ethiopia is more importantly, home to the African Union headquarters, thereby placing the AWC at the heart of African diplomacy and cooperation”.
“As you all know, the AWC is designed to proffer Afrocentric policy options to the challenges that African women face, and part of our strategy is to engage the stakeholders who have the authority to consider and implement these policy options and ensure that our voices are heard.
“The positioning of the AWC 7th edition will further amplify our collective voices and influence on the subjects that matter most to women’s advancement in Africa,” she said.
