ECOWAS moves to bridge gender gap in West African politics, targets 30% female representation
Source: Business Day
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to close the gender gap in political leadership across the subregion, with a fresh push to achieve at least 30 percent female representation in national parliaments and decision-making bodies.
Through the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarian Association (ECOFEPA), women lawmakers have launched a mentorship initiative to groom over 200 emerging young women leaders from West Africa and the Sahel, aimed at building their confidence, political skills, and readiness to participate in governance.
Themed “Strengthening Women’s Role in Political Parties and Parliaments in West Africa and the Sahel,” the session, held at the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, marked a major step in advancing gender equality and nurturing the next generation of women in governance across member states.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to close the gender gap in political leadership across the subregion, with a fresh push to achieve at least 30 percent female representation in national parliaments and decision-making bodies.
Through the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarian Association (ECOFEPA), women lawmakers have launched a mentorship initiative to groom over 200 emerging young women leaders from West Africa and the Sahel, aimed at building their confidence, political skills, and readiness to participate in governance.
Themed “Strengthening Women’s Role in Political Parties and Parliaments in West Africa and the Sahel,” the session, held at the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, marked a major step in advancing gender equality and nurturing the next generation of women in governance across member states.