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There Can Be No Health Equality Without Gender Equality: Why Vaccines Are Vital to the Future of Africa’s Girls

Routine immunizations are essential for children to thrive. In the below article, Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone and the President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), highlights the importance of immunization for Africa’s women and girls. A baby girl born in Africa today has a better chance than ever of […]

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Partnership & Resource Mobilization Support

  Terms of Reference (TOR) for Internship Position: Partnership & Resource Mobilization Support Duration: Six months Location: Flexible (Remote or on-sight) Language: English, French (Proficiency in Portuguese is an advantage) Closing Date for Application: May 9, 2025 Objective: To support the identification, mapping, and engagement of strategic partners and resource opportunities that advance the work of First Ladies and their […]

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Internship Opportunity: Support for Communications & Knowledge Management

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) Position: Communication & Knowledge Management Support Duration: Six months Location: Flexible (Remote or On-site as required) Language: English and French (Proficiency in Portuguese is an advantage) Closing Date for Application: May 9, 2025 OBJECTIVE: To support the development, organization, and dissemination of communication and knowledge products related to the work and engagements of First Ladies. The […]

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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.

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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