What will it take to recenter women’s agency and political participation in Africa? The quest for answers to this question prompted a gathering of women political leaders, activists, and Civil Society players in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The gathering was organized on 11th February 2024, as a primer to the Pan…
Read More »In this era of ‘perceived no alternatives’, feminist ideology and politics emerge as a potentially transformative paradigm – Demere Kitunga The words of feminist thinker Demere Kitunga resonate as we kick off 2024 with the hope that leaders committed to social transformation, whereby new paradigms, relationships and structures are constructed…
Read More »A well-known adage states that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is committed to supporting women in political leadership, bringing their seats to the table and meaningfully engaging in political and decision-making processes. This is especially important for women and structurally…
Read More »TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR DEVELOPING THE ORGANISATION WEBSITE 1.0 Introduction: Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is a feminist Pan-African leadership development organization with headquarters in Kampala, Uganda. Our work is rooted in feminist principles and beliefs guided by the Charter of Feminist Principles for African Feminists, which define our…
Read More »When we examine the context in which the violence perpetrated against women and girls occurs, one will find that violence often thrives in places where systems of care have collapsed or where systemic and communal neglect thrives. As part of our love offering this 16 Days of Activism, Akina Mama…
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