African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa – January 27th to 31st, 2025

Women for a change, Cameroon, as the subregional coordinator to the AfWID will be participating alongside over 100 women, nominated across 10 Central African countries (Chad, Central Africa Republic, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, DRC, Sao Tome et Principe(STP), Angola and Gabon) at the 3rd Pan-African women’s rights African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) Forum, set to take place in South Africa, from the 27th of January to the 31st of January 2025.

With each country represented by 16 firebrands. AfWID is a flagship initiative of former South African First Lady, H.E Zanele Dlamini Mbeki, which is an inclusive platform known for uniting African women from diverse backgrounds for a transformative five-day event dedicated to discussing women’s issues of continental significance.

AfWID 2025 will host over 1000 women from all walks of life in Johannesburg to converse, share and amplify the voices of African women, providing a unique space to launch innovative ideas that pave the way for a better future, and most importantly ensuring that the African woman’s voice is amplified and captured in the 69th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration. The week-long dialogue will feature engaging presentations, interactive panel discussions, and practical workshops, offering participants an empowering environment to share, learn, and network.

Wfac is also pleased to announce that on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, she will lead and curate a side event on Women, Peace & Security, drawing on the work Wfac does with women and feminist movements in the Central African Region on peace and security.

AfWID is for every African woman and girl, “It stands as a beacon of hope and progress, aiming to foster intergenerational solidarity and empower African women to make impactful changes within their communities” said Wfac ED, Dr. Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh

To Céline Ngon-Baba Noufere, “This forum serves as a catalyst for change, providing African women the platform to share their unique perspectives and innovative solutions.” 

Like the 1000 women, Nancy Makeoh of GenEgaliteECCAS shares that she looks forward to connecting with resilient women and engaging in honest discussions on pressing issues affecting all women in all their diversities. 

We cannot wait to have you join and follow the conversation with us in-person and online.

For more information about AfWID 2025 and the Central Africa sub regional representation, please stay in touch with us via our social media handles @Wfaccmr on Facebook|Twitter|Instagram