Akina Mama wa Afrika

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Akina Mama wa Afrika
Founded1985;39 years ago (1985), United Kingdom
Type non-governmental organization
Location
FieldsLegal advocacy, education
Affiliations Progressive International [1]
Website www.akinamamawaafrika.org

Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) (Swahili for "African women") was established in 1985 in the United Kingdom as a small community organisation for African women. It is now an international and Pan-African feminist non-governmental organisation headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. [2] [3]

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AMwA is described as a "training centre" and "advocacy engine" for the women's movement in Africa. [4] [5] It focuses on enhancing women's ability to participate in leadership through education programs, resource and research, providing platforms for advocacy and movements to influence politics and legislation. [6] [7]

In 2014, AMwA, with other women's organisations, conducted a regional conference in Kampala on the theme "Strengthening African Women’s Voices in the Post-2015 Processes". [8] [5] The conference intended to serve as a reminder of the common issues African women continue to face, including gender-based violence. [9] [10]

Some of the organisations that have helped support Akina Mama wa Afrika include the African Women's Development Fund and the Sigrid Rausing Trust. [11] [12]

The African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI)

The AWLI, established first in 1996, focus on themes such as gender-based violence, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, anti-poverty efforts and peace building. [13] [14] [15] [16] It is designed by women leaders from Africa, for providing professional support, networking opportunities and workshops to women activists aged 18–45 from across the continent. [7] [5]

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