POLITICAL LEADERSHIP, PEACE AND SECURITY

Women for Africa Foudnation works intensively in this area to promote women’s empowerment on the African continent, a key approach for sustainable development. Despite significant advances in political representation, women still face substantial barriers to accessing leadership positions.

In Africa, 22.5% of parliamentary seats are held by women, with countries like Rwanda and South Africa standing out for having female representation above the global average. However, the highest power roles remain predominantly occupied by men: only 27% of countries globally have a woman at the helm, and progress toward full parity in ministerial cabinets is slow.

Recent initiatives such as the Women Deliver conference in 2023 have highlighted the importance of empowering African women through governance and leadership training. This event brought together leaders to discuss gender equity, addressing issues such as violence against women and the need to bridge the digital divide.

Despite the challenges, Africa has shown remarkable progress, tripling the presence of women in ministerial positions over the past decade. Still, continued efforts are required to ensure that this leadership has a tangible positive impact on the daily lives of women across the continent.

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