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2023 LOADING!!! A YEAR OF IMPACT LIKE NO OTHER!!!

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential. But, today gender inequality persists everywhere and stagnates social progress. Women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership. Across the globe, and especially in Africa, women and girls perform a disproportionate share of unpaid domestic work. Advancing gender equity is critical to all areas of a healthy society and national economy.

This is why at African Women In Leadership Organization (AWLO), we are committed to empowering women and advancing gender equity.

To this effect, our theme for year 2023 is ‘Promoting Gender Equity For Socio-Economic Development In Africa’.

In 2023, we’ll lend our voices towards changing the negative narrative surrounding gender equality so we can see the desired growth in African Economies.

Join the moving train for 2023 for Equity, Empowerment and Economic advancement.

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AWLO 2020 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY REPORT

AWLO 2020 International Youth day Commemoration was a gathering of young leaders across 15 countries around the world; who are enthusiastic about repositioning, for better, and effective, global engagement and action.
It is our hope that this global movement of leadership solutions, sparked up by our conversations, stay with our young leaders. That they will take on positive actions, and be the change in their community.
The AWLO Youth Council as a global support system of young leaders, continues to assure support to young female leaders, as they implement and practice the lessons and values from the sessions.
The AWLO 2020 International Youth day saw the adoption of action points captured from sessions and seasoned contributions by Dr. Elisha Attai, AWLO Founder, Chief Osasu Igbinedion; Matron/Mentor AWLO Global Youth Council, and Mrs. Maureen Omeibe; Dean AWLO Executive Council.
Youth Leaders/Speakers were Ms. Ngwi, Favor, AWLO Cameroon Youth Council President, Ms. Christiana Futela; AWLO Duala Youth Council Coordinator, Ms. Linda Njoku; AWLO Rivers Youth Council Coordinator, Ms. Shadee Keturah; AWLO Sierra Leone Youth Council President. Other keynotes were delivered by Mr. Keorapetse Kalaote, Mrs. Zyna Obasi, Ms. Kadijatu Ahene, AWLO Arizona Chapter Coordinator & Hon. Mrs. Eunice Thomas; Former State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Nigeria.
Find here the adopted Action Points of AWLO IYD 2020 and watch sessions on Youtube
**Ms. Theodora Ayeni**
**AWLO IYD 2020 Host & AWLO Nigeria Youth Council President**

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THE WOMEN EXECUTIVES AND POTENTIAL LEADERS SYMPOSIUM REPORT

The Women Executives and Potential Leaders Symposium is an annual initiative by the African Women In Leadership Organization Cameroon Chapter. To bring together female leaders; to discuss, learn, and share perspectives. Concerning key thematic areas, for the growth of women and female leadership.

The first edition of the symposium was held on the 22^nd of August 2020 in Yaoundé, on the theme; Women leaders: working together to Achieve Innovative Performance.

The Symposium brought together female leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The goal was to learn, share and build capacity, to develop innovative strategies for the improvement of female leadership, and build problem-solving skills, and organizational productivity.

The program was led by Mrs. Yenwo Bertha, President of the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) Cameroon. It is a strategy to reinforce the organization’s commitment to empowering women and mitigating the challenges of female leadership in Cameroon.

This was further buttressed in deliberation, and the development of a Policy Declaration, on Cameroon Women Leaders’ Innovative Performance in the Public, Private, and Non-profit Sector.

It brought together highly successful and budding female leaders to discuss key issues, in line with women leaders working together, innovation, productivity, and Performance.

It went further to bridge the divide between older successful female leaders and younger female leaders. This is to be achieved through an annual intergenerational mentorship. It will not only to promote intergenerational collaboration but the sustainability of female leadership in Cameroon.

Download the full report on The Women Executives and Potential Leaders Symposium here.

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AWLO RAPE SENSITIZATION TOUR

The AWLO Ikot Ekpene Chapter, being moved with compassion concerning the high incidence of rape in surrounding communities, and across Nigeria, took on a rape sensitization tour.

The tour took place on Friday 20th August, 2020 from 10am to 2pm, across communities within Ikot Ekpene Sanatorial District, Akwa Ibom State. From villages in the Ukpom and Ibiaku communities in Ikono, to Ini Local Government Areas.

The mission of the sensitization tour, was to urge participants to ‘Say No To Rape’. Through shedding light, on the harmfulness of rape, pain to victims, and position of the law on sexual violence offence (including life sentence).

Participants included, villagers of all age groups and gender. And sessions were indoors and outdoors – junctions and bustops. Sensitization sessions were on; causes of rape, consequences and effect of rape on victims, experiences of rape victims, and finally rape and the law.

Participants were strongly urged to desist from acts of sexual violence. Mrs Blessing Whenshall who is a Police Officer explained the legal implications of sexual violence. Especially at Ini Local Government Area, known to have high prevalence of rape. The AWLO Ikot Ekpene Chapter team was led by the Coordinator; Mrs. Emem Ukpong, others on her team were the Public Relations Officer; Mary Ekpo, and Mrs. Imaobong Dick.

The feedback from the total of 200 participants in attendance proved the sessions to be enlightening. As they promised to share their experiences, expose acts of sexual violence, and take the message of “Say No To Rape” to their churches and community.

At the core, AWLO is advancing the status and leadership of women. And is at the forefront of creating awareness of ‘women’s rights as human rights. Therefore, enabling women to attain their full potential as equal human beings.

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COMMUNIQUE:AFRICAN WOMEN’S ROLE IN THE EMERGING GLOBAL DIGITAL WORKFORCE

The African Women’s Role in the emerging Global Digital Workforce Workshop, was held on 2nd September 2020.

The workshop was attended by 70 participants from Nigeria, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Saint Kitts, and United States. It was moderated by Selina Bentoom; a Human Capital Development Expert, with Digital Experts; Atai Albert and Richard George from USA, as resource persons.

At the end of the session, some of the adopted solutions were:

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Investment and collaboration.

The African government, private sector, educational sector, and the host of other stakeholders; need to collaborate on investing in infrastructure that is easily available and reliable. This will open up Africa to employment, wealth creation, and growth of the gross domestic product of each African nation.

Work virtualization and remote access

Africa needs adequate, and functional infrastructure to work from home. Policy makers should put in place a flexible system to help women with children undertake learning.

Business Transformation

In order to transform businesses, a basic assessment of business needs must be carried out, to identify the distinctive technological capabilities to be employed to various business units. Africa must run data driven businesses and economy.

Policy-making and Advocacy

There must be aggressive mitigation, advocacy and sensitization to drive technology and digital access. The right policy formulation and environment, and extreme prioritization, will continue to increase access to technology.