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root wrote a new post, Short-Term Consultant Needed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:28:32 +0000

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Training Facilitator and Manual Development for Advocacy Training

Background & Objectives

The Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) was established in 2002

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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:31:40 +0000

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Training Facilitator and Manual Development for Advocacy Training

Background & Objectives

The Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) was established in 2

root wrote a new post, OAFLAD Elects New Leadership for 2025-2027 to Spearhead the Implementation of the New OAFLAD Strategic Framework 2025-2030

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:18:23 +0000

root wrote a new post, MEDIA INVITATION OAFLAD’s 30th General Assembly – Open Session

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:09:06 +0000

root wrote a new post, Africa’s HIV response is fragile and under threat, but not lost

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:57:01 +0000

By Her Excellency, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of OAFLAD, and Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS
24-year old Noncedo Khumalo worked as a peer mentor.

root wrote a new post, Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:20:29 +0000

Press Release
For Immediate ReleaseAddis Ababa, September 29, 2025

OAFLAD Launched New Campaign:
Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict
On September 23,

root wrote a new post, African First Ladies Lead Global Call to Build Resilience for Women and Girls Facing Climate Change and Conflict

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:56:50 +0000

root wrote a new post, OAFLAD at UNGA80: Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:34:45 +0000

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone, will host a high-level side event on the margins of

root wrote a new post, Building Resilience for Women and Girls in Africa Call to Action

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:40:30 +0000

We, the First Ladies of Africa, gathered at the Second Africa Climate Summit in September 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, stand united in our conviction that the climate crisis and continuing conflicts place

root wrote a new post, OAFLAD at the Second Africa Climate Summit

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:58:44 +0000

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 08 September 2025 – On the sidelines of the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) will host a high-level side eve

root wrote a new post, There Can Be No Health Equality Without Gender Equality: Why Vaccines Are Vital to the Future of Africa’s Girls

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:42:53 +0000

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

root wrote a new post, Press releases OAFLAD Elects New Leadership for 2025-2027 to Spearhead the Implementation of the New OAFLAD Strategic Framework 2025-2030

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:20:45 +0000

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has elected a new leadership for the organization at its 29th General Assembly held under the theme “Building on Beijing: First Ladies Championing

root wrote a new post, ‘Africa’s prosperity lies in its people’ – Oluremi Tinubu tells OAFLAD members

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:14:18 +0000

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized that Africa’s future prosperity depends on its rich history, vibrant cultures, and, most importantly, the strength of its people—particularly women and you

root wrote a new post, 29TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OAFLAD INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:21:27 +0000

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), an advocacy organization uniting African First Ladies to champion health accessibility and empowerment initiatives for women and youth, invites

root wrote a new post, Championing Women's Leadership and Rights Through African Heritage: African First Ladies to Convene in Addis Ababa for the 29th OAFLAD General Assembly

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:11:44 +0000

January 27, 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) is pleased to announce its 29th General Assembly set from 12-16 February 2025 in Addis Ababa, E

root wrote a new post, Organization of African First Ladies for Development Signs Agreement with Sabin Vaccine Institute to Develop Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:32:32 +0000

The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and Sabin Vaccine Institute, on behalf of the Global HPV Consortium, have entered into a three-year agreement to advance action towards HPV

root wrote a new post, Organisation des Premières Dames d'Afrique pour le Développement (OPDAD) Symposium stratégique pour définir la vision 2025-2030 de l’OPDAD

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:31:32 +0000

Addis-Abeba, Éthiopie – 2 au 3 décembre 2024: L’Organisation des Premières Dames d’Afrique pour le Développement (OPDAD) organisera un symposium stratégique sur le thème « Façonner la vision 2025-2030 : Relever l

root wrote a new post, Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Strategic Symposium to Shape OAFLAD’s 2025-2030 Vision

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:24:49 +0000

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – December 2-3, 2024: The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) will host a Strategic Symposium under the theme “Shaping the 2025-2030 Vision: Addressing D

root wrote a new post, Rachel Ruto Honored in US for Supporting Kenyan Women

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:19:16 +0000

First Lady Rachel Ruto has been honored in the United States for her support of women’s empowerment in Kenya.
Rachel was awarded a recognition certificate at an event on the sidelines of UNGA 79 in the US or

root wrote a new post, African First Ladies Launch Bold Initiative At UNGA 79

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:15:50 +0000

The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) is intensifying its continent-wide ‘#We Are Equal’ campaign to promote gender equity.

At the 79th session of the United Nations General Ass

root wrote a new post, First Lady Attends OAFLAD High Level Dinner

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:13:36 +0000

A strategic intervention, capable of tilting the balance in favour of women!
That is how members of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development, OAFLAD, described the reintroduction of the

root wrote a new post, Outcomes of the African Union Summit in 7 Points

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:56:29 +0000

Official decisions of the just-ended African Union Summit will not be available for several weeks as per the practice, but based on intel, comments by delegations, and corridors discussions, here are what seem to

root wrote a new post, African Union Commission Hosts 2024 International Women’s Day Virtual Policy Dialogue on How Women’s Leadership Strengthens Health Systems in Africa

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:49:31 +0000

The AU Commission (AUC), under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a virtual policy dialogue titled, “Closing the Gap: How Women’s Leadership Str

root wrote a new post, Sierra Leone okays bill to ban child marriage

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:40:48 +0000

Sierra Leone has passed a historic bill to ban child marriage across the country.

Save the Children was part of the campaign to criminalise the widespread practice.

Save the Children Sierra Leone Country

root wrote a new post, 28th General Assembly Press Release

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:11:36 +0000

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root wrote a new post, 2023 Global First Ladies Academy.

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:26:58 +0000

2023 Global First Ladies Academy. Training that took place in New York from 10-13 July 2023 at Colombia University

root wrote a new post, African first Ladies celebrate 20 years anniversary of OAFLAD

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:28:22 +0000

African First Ladies celebrate 20 years anniversary of OAFLAD in Kinshasa, DRC on 17 June 2023. The event was hosted by the OAFLAD Vice President H.E Mrs Denise Nyakéru Tshisekedi First Lady of DRC.

root wrote a new post, The president of OAFLAD visits Ethiopia

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:12:09 +0000

root wrote a new post, Launch of the Education Plus Initiative by African Heads of State Lusaka, Zambia 17 July 2022

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:12:37 +0000