A group of African activists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs have banded together to form

The African Women Rights Advocates Movement

  • It is a fact that women and girls are the most impacted when disasters or emergencies arise.
  • African women deserve to be represented in decision-making circles.
  • Survivor-led movements are essential in order for women and girls to thrive.
  • African women, girls, and youth must truly believe that they deserve to thrive.
  • Sustainable development requires community engagement in decision-making and ownership of the implementation processes.

AWRA in media

Latest Campaigns

All Campaigns

Women Belong In All Spaces

Together We Can End #PeriodPoverty

What does consent look like?

Latest from AWRA

All Articles
Categories
Blog

‘Africa has awakened’: Kenya Rises to Demand Change

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a rising resistance from its young population against what they perceive as overburdening taxation proposed in the country’s Finance Bill of 2024. This bill, […]

Categories
Blog

Family Matters: We must demand gender equity and equality in Africa 

The family unit is seen as the most important pillar of society, for it embodies the ideals of love, support, and equity. Yet, for countless people across Africa, this ideal […]

Categories
Blog

Understanding FGM and Violence Against Women

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most challenging issues within the spectrum of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Despite its severe health implications and the global movement […]