Theme: Accelerate Action: African Women Leading the Fight Against Corruption and Promoting Human Dignity.
Background
Corruption remains one of the greatest obstacles to development, governance, and social justice. While it affects entire societies, women often experience corruption in distinct and disproportionately harmful ways, including sexual corruption, bribery for access to services, and workplace exploitation. Despite these challenges, women across the continent have been striving to be at the forefront of challenging corrupt practices, promoting transparency, and advocating for accountability.
African Women against Corruption Network and African Union Advisory Board against Corruption will host a webinar to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025 which falls on 8th March 2025, themed: "Accelerating Action Towards Gender Equality." The theme emphasizes the need to speed up progress toward gender equality, empowerment, and promoting equal rights. The Webinar will be hosted under the theme Accelerate Action: African Women Leading the Fight Against Corruption and Promoting Human Dignity. The theme serves to recognize women in the fight against corruption and their efforts in promoting human dignity. The webinar will be held on 20th March 2025.
Methodology
The commemoration will be virtual on 20th March 2024 from 2 PM EAT to 4 PM EAT, featuring a panel of key prominent persons who are taking leadership roles in promoting the fight against corruption
Simultaneous interpretation shall be provided in Arabic, English, French and Portuguese.
Concept Note
Expected Outcomes
i.Increased Awareness: Enhanced understanding of the gendered dimensions of corruption among policymakers, and other stakeholders.
ii.Policy Recommendations: Development of concrete recommendations for integrating gender perspectives into national and regional anti-corruption policies and strategies.
iii.Strengthened Collaboration: Enhanced collaboration between women's rights organizations, anti-corruption agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
iv.Empowered Women: Increased participation and leadership of women in the fight against corruption at all levels.
Target Audience
i.Women leaders and professionals in governance, business, and civil society.
ii.Policymakers and institutions promoting integrity and anti-corruption.
iii.Grassroots activists and community organizations advocating for transparency.
iv.Journalists and media organizations amplifying women’s voices.
v.Academics and researchers working on gender and corruption.
Further inquiries should be directed to:
Submit your request to auabcregistry@africa-union.org
