The organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has announced that it will be the organization's newest meeting at the 29th General Meeting held under the theme of “Beijing Buildings: First Women in Advocating for Women Leadership and Rights through African Heritage.” Leadership has been selected. This theme coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the platform for action, and with the African Union's 2025 theme “Through Justice for Africans and Reparations for People of African Descent.” It also highlights Orflood's commitment to promoting women's leadership and promoting gender equality. OAFLAD's newly elected leadership will serve from 2025 to 2027.
A newly elected steering committee consisting of two representatives from each region will guide Orflood's mission to defend the implementation of the new OAFLAD Strategic Framework 2025-2030, approved at the 29th General Assembly . Following OAFLAD's regional rotation system, this year's presidency will move to West Africa, with the elected leaders being:
•President: First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madame Fachima Adabio, Madame Facchima.
•Vice President: His Ana Afonso Diaz Lourenzo, First Lady of Angola
• Management Committee Members:
He is the first lady of Angola, Dr. Ana Afonso Diaz Rurenzo, who is the first lady of Malawi, Mrs. Monica Chakwera, Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, Mrs. First Lady of Sierra Leone, Mrs. Orlemi Tinubu, con: Nigeria First Lady of Equatorial Guinea, Mrs. Mangu de Obian Antoinette Sassou N Gaesso, First Lady of the Republic of Congo, he is the First Lady of Kenya, and he is the First Lady of Ethiopia, Madame de Sainash Teyachu
Under this new leadership, in the new Strategic Framework 2025-2030, OAFLAD reflects OAFLAD's commitment to addressing the most pressing, health, education, gender-based violence (GBV), and women We prioritize the four strategic pillars of economic empowerment (WEE). Issues facing children, young people and women. In addition to these core focus areas, climate change, peace and security are integrated as a cross-cut theme, recognizing both its impact on strategic action and its profound impact on women's well-being and development on the continent. It's been done.
The development of the OAFLAD Strategic Framework 2025-2030 was a comprehensive and participatory process that incorporated valuable insights from the first female technical advisor (TAS), secretariat, key partners and stakeholders.
On behalf of the newly elected team, the new president expresses his deep gratitude for the trust placed on members of the newly elected Bureau and works with all partners and key stakeholders throughout the continent. reaffirmed our commitment to bringing impactful change.
Oaflood has spread her gratitude for the resignation leadership of Mrs. Sussy Mbumba, the first lady of the Republic of Namibia and resigning president of Oaflood. He is Mrs. Dennis Nikel Tssisekedi, the first lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, retired vice president of Orflood and all retired members of the Steering Committee, an exemplary service to promote the organization's mission. and about contributions. “Their dedication helped drive key initiatives that improved the lives of millions across the continent.”
Please contact us for more details.
Mrs. Sharufa Amisi | Communication Lead | oaflad | Tel: +243 99 66 2222 | Email: sharufa@oaflad.org
Mrs. Rahela Achalewald | Information and Communications Bureau | Email: rahela@africa-union.org
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