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African First Ladies Gather in New York as OAFLAD Opens the Countdown to Its Silver Jubilee

African First Ladies Gather in New York as OAFLAD Opens the Countdown to Its Silver Jubilee More than 200 leaders and partners registered for the Organization’s annual high-level convening on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly ADDIS ABABA, 16 September 2026 — Eleven African First Ladies and the First Gentleman of Namibia will gather in New York […]

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For Every Generation, Vaccines Work

  Brazzaville—Africa Vaccination Week 2026 concluded under the theme “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” The theme is more than a slogan; it is a reality that our continent has now proven in real time — and a reminder that immunization remains one of the surest foundations of Africa’s future. The lingering question is whether we will build systems strong enough […]

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Women’s leadership is essential to sustaining the progress made in immunization in Africa

As global attention shifts to other priorities and resources dwindle, it is vital to protect the systems and people who have ensured success against polio in Africa. By Her Excellency Dr. Ana Dias Lourenço and Jennifer Jones It is estimated that vaccination has saved more than 154 million lives over the past 50 years—the equivalent of six lives every minute. [...] Read more
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In 2002, First Ladies of Africa came together to form the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA), with the objective to be a united voice for Africa’s most susceptible citizens; women and children living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Along the years, OAFLA has evolved to become an institution that is able to offer a continent-wide leadership in terms of advocacy in the areas of HIV and a broad range of maternal and child health intervention.
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General assembly theme of the year 2025

Building on Beijing:

First Ladies championing women’s leadership and rights through African heritage

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The Organization of African First Ladies for Development partners with like-minded organizations in order to promote collaborative work and encourage stakeholders’ commitment to development programs.

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30th OAFLAD General Assembly – Building Resilience for Women and Girls

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Building Resilience For Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict
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#WeAreEqual: Amplifying Change Through Collaboration

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