Partnership for Africa Women Advancement

08/03/2025

🌟 Thank You for a Powerful Session – Let’s Accelerate Action! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for IWD 2025: From Advocacy to Action – AI as a Catalyst for Gender Equality! Your engagement, insights, and commitment made this session an incredible step forward in ensuring AI drives real change for women and girls globally.

A special appreciation to our incredible panelists – Oluwaseyi Otegbeye, H.E. Ambassador Lavina Rao (Ramkissoon), Christiana Onoja (R.Engr, MNSE), and Sarah Genz – for their expertise on ethical AI governance and economic empowerment. Your thought leadership is shaping the future of inclusive AI!

Gratitude also goes to our partners at Kryterion Limited for their support in transforming advocacy into tangible impact. But this is just the beginning!

Now is the time to accelerate action. Let’s turn commitments into measurable outcomes. The momentum continues with the PAWA Podcast Series, the AI for Gender Equality Policy Brief, and more opportunities to collaborate.

💡 Missed the session? Stay tuned for key takeaways and next steps.
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05/03/2025

🚀 The countdown is on—just 3 days to go!

AI is transforming our world—now it’s time to harness its power for gender equality. Join us this Saturday, March 8, at 5 PM WAT for a high-impact discussion with industry experts on how AI can drive real inclusion and opportunities for women in STEM.

🔎 What to Expect:
✅ AI-driven solutions breaking barriers for women
✅ Ethical AI policies that promote fairness
✅ Actionable strategies to turn advocacy into real change

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. Expect insights from policy, industry, academia, and social impact leaders, plus strategies to ensure AI works for all.

📅 Date: Saturday March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM WAT | 4 PM UK | 11 AM ET
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗 Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/oUJPkJhwzas4aBky8

04/03/2025

AI is reshaping industries—but how can we harness its power to accelerate gender equality and drive sustainable impact?

On March 8, 2025, at 5 PM WAT, join us for a high-impact discussion on AI as a catalyst for gender inclusion. IWD 2025: From Advocacy to Action convenes global leaders across policy, industry, academia, and social impact to move beyond conversations and drive real-world AI solutions that advance gender equity and sustainable development.

🚀 In partnership with an organization committed to bridging thought leadership with action. Together, we are not just discussing change—we are creating pathways for women in AI through mentorship, collaborations, and strategic initiatives that extend beyond this event.

This conversation directly aligns with UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering inclusive technological advancements that empower women and drive economic growth. By leveraging AI responsibly, we can build a future where innovation is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers:
Seyi Otegbeye – AI/Data Governance, Spotify UK
H.E Ambassador Lavina Ramkissoon – African Union
Sarah Genz – University of Notre Dame (USA)
Jennie Nwokoye – Founder/CEO,

🎙 Moderated by:
💡 Engr. Christiana Onoja – Founder/Executive Director, PAWA Initiative

This is more than a conversation—it’s a movement to shape AI-driven solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Be part of the change. JOIN US!!

📅 Date: March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM WAT | 4 PM UK | 11 AM ET
📍 Venue: Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/oUJPkJhwzas4aBky8

04/03/2025

AI is reshaping industries—but how can we harness its power to accelerate gender equality and drive sustainable impact?
On March 8, 2025, at 5 PM WAT, join us for a high-impact discussion on AI as a catalyst for gender inclusion. IWD 2025: From Advocacy to Action convenes global leaders across policy, industry, academia, and social impact to move beyond conversations and drive real-world AI solutions that advance gender equity and sustainable development.
🚀 In partnership with an organization committed to bridging thought leadership with action. Together, we are not just discussing change—we are creating pathways for women in AI through mentorship, collaborations, and strategic initiatives that extend beyond this event.
This conversation directly aligns with UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by fostering inclusive technological advancements that empower women and drive economic growth. By leveraging AI responsibly, we can build a future where innovation is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.
Meet Our Esteemed Speakers:
Seyi Otegbeye – AI/Data Governance, Spotify UK
H.E Ambassador Lavina Ramkissoon – African Union
Sarah Genz – University of Notre Dame (USA)
Jennie Nwokoye – Founder/CEO,
🎙 Moderated by:
💡 Engr. Christiana Onoja – Founder/Executive Director, PAWA Initiative
This is more than a conversation—it’s a movement to shape AI-driven solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Be part of the change. JOIN US!!
📅 Date: March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM WAT | 4 PM UK | 11 AM ET
📍 Venue: Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/oUJPkJhwzas4aBky8

04/03/2025

08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!

This year, we want every woman to know that the world hears you and you are valued. This isn't just another year of conversations; it's a year of action.

A recent survey conducted by the PAWA Initiative highlighted a significant challenge faced by women in the workplace: finding a balance between their professional and personal lives. This struggle often leads to feelings of stress, burnout, isolation, and guilt as women navigate multiple roles and expectations simultaneously.

Our focus this year is on addressing the unique individual needs of women in the workplace, particularly in the tech industry. We believe the most effective way to accomplish this is by listening to your voices. In our commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting women in tech, we have developed a questionnaire tailored to identifying and addressing real issues.

We invite you to take a moment to contribute to bridging this gap by sharing your insights through our questionnaire:
https://forms.gle/gc9EXi8bzCP1gGLt9

Additionally, we've curated an article titled "Inspiring Women’s Inclusion in Tech: Empowering Women to Bridge the Gender Gap" to provide further insight and inspiration.
Read more here www.pawainitiaive.org/iwd24

How can we inspire inclusion? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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