Women in Mining Africa WiM-Africa

Women in Mining Africa WiM-Africa Moreover, we aspire to create a world where children are removed from hazardous mine sites, safeguarding their rights and well-being.

Women in Mining Africa (WIM-Africa) is a Pan-African organization committed to enhancing the arduous working conditions experienced by women artisanal miners in rural African communities. At WIM-Africa, we envision a future where women in the mining sector across Africa stand shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts, empowered, respected, and thriving. Our vision is of a mining industry t

hat reflects the diversity and inclusivity of society, where women play a central role in driving innovation, sustainability, and equitable growth. We also envision a world where every woman miner has access to the resources, opportunities, and support she needs to succeed, regardless of her background or circumstances. In our vision, gender equality is not merely an aspiration but a lived reality, ingrained in the fabric of the mining sector.

The Work Begins: Pleased to have convened our UN ARFSD-12 side event on the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (...
06/05/2026

The Work Begins: Pleased to have convened our UN ARFSD-12 side event on the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) — positioning a practical accountability framework for responsible , gender inclusion and host outcomes.

The discussion reinforced a simple point:
🌍 Africa does not only need more commitments.
🌍 Africa needs tools that help measure whether are translating into outcomes.
🌍 ARMGI is envisioned as part of that solution.

The conversation now moves beyond the event toward:
• Building an ARMGI technical coalition
• Identifying pilot partnerships and countries
• Developing indicator architecture and implementation pathways
• Supporting , UN and partner institutions with a practical accountability instrument

This is not an endpoint.
It is the beginning of a longer institutional journey.
We welcome , partners, companies, and civil society partners interested in helping shape the next phase.

From an index to accountability.
Read More; https://lnkd.in/e2dcrGbm

30/04/2026

👉🏾 How can accountability frameworks strengthen protection, inclusion and equitable outcomes for women and vulnerable groups in mineral governance systems—and what role can ARMGI play?

30/04/2026

Gender. Safety. Accountability.

At the UN Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), one message was clear:

Responsible minerals cannot exist without protection, and inclusion.

In this powerful intervention, Celeste Louw brought a critical perspective to the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) dialogue:

👉🏾 How can accountability frameworks strengthen protection, inclusion and equitable outcomes for women and vulnerable groups in mineral governance systems—and what role can ARMGI play?

Her message reinforces a key truth:
If are not safe, included and protected—there is no responsible mining.

As ARMGI moves from dialogue to implementation, voices like Celeste’s ensure that gender is not treated as an add-on, but as a core accountability pillar.

▶️ Watch her full intervention
And read more here https://www.womeninminingafrica.com/programs-briefs/armgi-gender-index

30/04/2026

African Union Perspective on Critical Minerals and AfCFTA — ARFSD-12 Dialogue || At the United Nations Twelfth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), the African Union Commission voice on critical minerals and industrial transformation was clearly articulated.

Mr. Islam Swaleh, from the African Union - Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM), delivered a strong intervention emphasizing the importance of moving beyond extraction toward value addition, regional trade and industrialization—with particular reference to the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

His contribution reinforced a critical point:
💥 Africa’s mineral future must not only be about supply to global markets—but about building integrated, accountable and inclusive value chains within the continent.
💥 As part of the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) dialogue, this perspective is central to shaping a framework that connects:
⛏️ mineral development
⛏️industrial transformation
⛏️gender inclusion
and measurable ⛏️ host community outcomes
⛏️💥 This is the direction.
From extraction → to value chains📌
From value chains → to accountability📌

From accountability → to inclusive development📌
📌 Watch his intervention https://youtu.be/YHLZz-ybvxg

The UN ARFSD-12 Side Event convened by Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) advanced a bold call and marked the launch of...
28/04/2026

The UN ARFSD-12 Side Event convened by Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) advanced a bold call and marked the launch of the continental policy implementation instrument for:

✔ Responsible Minerals Governance
✔ Gender-Responsive Accountability
✔ Host Community Outcomes
✔ Partnerships for ARMGI Piloting

Next Phase Begins: Pilot partnerships • Technical consultations • Coalition building • Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index rollout.

Join the emerging ARMGI coalition.
https://www.womeninminingafrica.com/programs-briefs/armgi-gender-index

With Appreciation to Partners Supporting ARMGIThe development of the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI...
26/04/2026

With Appreciation to Partners Supporting ARMGI

The development of the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) is strengthened through the support, engagement and thought leadership of our valued partners and promoters.

We thank all institutions contributing to this growing coalition for responsible minerals, gender inclusion and measurable development outcomes.

Partnership is the foundation of .

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT | UN ARFSD-12 Side Event on the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) 🌍⛏️We are pleased to s...
25/04/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT | UN ARFSD-12 Side Event on the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) 🌍⛏️

We are pleased to share that Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) will convene an official side event at the Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12) hosted under the United Nations framework in Addis Ababa.

Our session will introduce and advance dialogue on the: Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI). Advancing Gender-Responsive Mineral Governance and Measurable Host Community Outcomes

As Africa positions itself at the center of the global energy transition, one question remainsHow do we ensure mineral wealth translates into measurable outcomes for women and host communities?

This side event will explore that question through policy dialogue and practical perspectives from African institutions, private sector actors and development partners.

ARMGI is being developed as a collaborative accountability framework to help strengthen:

✔ Gender-responsive mineral governance
✔ Equitable benefit-sharing
✔ Host community outcomes
✔ Accountability in responsible minerals value chains
✔ Alignment with the SDGs, Agenda 2063 and the African Mining Vision

This conversation is especially timely under ARFSD-12’s theme:
“Turning the Tide: Transformative and Coordinated Actions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.”

📅 28 April 2026
⏰ 13:30–15:00 EAT
🌐 Virtual

Registration is open: 🔗 https://www.uneca.org/eca-events/arfsd2026

We look forward to engaging colleagues, partners and stakeholders in shaping this dialogue.



Free to download. Primary and Secondary Schools are invited to download the WiM-Africa NextGen Implementation Manuals an...
19/04/2026

Free to download. Primary and Secondary Schools are invited to download the WiM-Africa NextGen Implementation Manuals and begin rollout of the Future Minerals Leaders Club and NextGen Mining & Leadership Academy across schools, communities, and districts.

Now Available for Download and Easy Use. Ready to deploy.

Visit www.wimafrica.com/nextgen and start making impact

We have developed and released the WiM-Africa Gold & Diamond Discovery Club Implementation Manual for children aged 8–13...
18/04/2026

We have developed and released the WiM-Africa Gold & Diamond Discovery Club Implementation Manual for children aged 8–13 years—a structured tool for schools, teachers, and volunteers to introduce young learners to the gold and diamond sector.

Africa’s mineral future must be built early—starting from the classroom.

If we want a different outcome in Africa’s mineral economy, we must start by shaping how the next generation understands it.

Access the video overview of the manual details here https://www.youtube.com/live/cmgfIJ-qSZE?si=4NNjfJ8rKQ4-zXpP

Sierra Leone - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Naasu Genevieve Fofanah to the Board of Women in Mining Afr...
26/03/2026

Sierra Leone - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Naasu Genevieve Fofanah to the Board of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa).

Ms. Fofanah brings over 15 years of senior leadership experience across government, financial services, and international development.

A seasoned financial inclusion architect and governance strategist, she is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Susue Women’s Finance, established in 2021 to address gaps in access to finance and quality products for women in the informal sector through a landmark co-venture agreement with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank. She is also the Founder of Women’s Green Bank (Sierra Leone) Ltd., a pioneering financial institution aimed at empowering women through sustainable finance, currently undergoing the licensing process with the Bank of Sierra Leone. Her work focuses on mobilising capital, strengthening governance systems, and expanding for women-led enterprises.

Ms. Fofanah’s governance experience spans several national and international platforms, including her role as Vice Chair of the UNECA Women & Development Bureau and Co-Chair of the Bank of Sierra Leone Financial Literacy Working Group. She is also a Yale World Fellow, reflecting her global leadership recognition and commitment to transformative development.

At WiM-Africa, her expertise in financial systems, governance architecture, and gender-lens investing will directly support the organization’s agenda on Women-Led Mineral Value Addition & Market Linkages and Women-Only Mining Zones & Cooperative Development, where access to finance and institutional support remain critical barriers for women entrepreneurs in the mining sector.

Please join us in welcoming Naasu Genevieve Fofanah to the Board of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa).

Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) invites African women across the mining sector to submit nominations for the WIM100...
08/03/2026

Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) invites African women across the mining sector to submit nominations for the WIM100 2026 – Global Inspirational Women in Mining list by Women In Mining UK (WIM UK) .

The celebrates women who lead, inspire, break barriers, and create impact across the mining and metals industry.

Nominations are open to women at all career stages and across all disciplines.

🗓 Deadline: 31 March 2026
🔗 Submit nominations:
https://www.womeninmining.org.uk/wim100/wim100-nominations-2026/

WiM-Africa encourages our chapters and partners across 36+ countries to help ensure strong African representation on the global stage.

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