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AWLF is a movement that advances young women's political participation and leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are here! ✨

AWLF has joined Bluesky!

We’re a movement advancing young women’s political participation & leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2018, we’ve worked to amplify young women’s voices in politics & decision-making spaces.

Follow us on our feminist journey! 💜

#AfriWomenLead 💪

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 15h

When women become entrepreneurs, they gain more than income, they gain independence. Economic empowerment gives women the power to make decisions, support families, and invest back into their communities. Empowered women build empowered nations🌎

Happy New Week!

#WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 5d

💜 #WomenCrushWednesday

Today, we celebrate every feminist who stands up, speaks out, and fights for the liberation of women from the chains of patriarchy.

Your courage to challenge systems & your resilience in the face of resistance continue to move generations forward 💪

#WCW #FeministLeadership

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 7d

Happy new week to all feminists, young women and change-makers! 🌿

Never forget that there is space for you in leadership. The world needs your voice, your vision, your courage. ✨

#WomenLead #FeministFuture #LeadershipForAll #ReclaimingPower #AfricanFeministLeadership

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 11d

🇳🇦 Congratulations Namibia!
A 57% women-led cabinet, Africa’s first truly gender-balanced government led by President Nandi-Ndaitwa & VP Lucia Witbooi.

A victory for women’s leadership, equality & inclusive governance across our continent.

#WomenInLeadership #ReclaimingPower

@glanis.bsky.social

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 12d

AWLF stands in Solidarity with the people of Gaza. We call for the immediate release of all abducted Global Sumud Flotilla Volunteers, justice for the people of Palestine and an end to the war.

#Gaza #EndWarGaza

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 13d

Collaborating with existing women leaders strengthens the women’s rights movement.
It bridges generations, amplifies voices, transfers knowledge, and builds collective power.
When women lead together, the movement becomes unstoppable.

#WomenInLeadership #FeministMovement #AfricanFeministLeadership

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 17d

Every chapter of feminist history teaches us resilience & vision. Feminist movements remind us that progress isn’t an accident, it’s a legacy. Let’s carry it forward. 💜✊🏾

#FeministFriday #MovingForwardTogether #AfricanFeministLeadership

@hrw.org @estherbonyonga.bsky.social @glanis.bsky.social

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 18d

🌍 On this #InternationalDayOfNonViolence, men & women in Africa can uphold peace by choosing dialogue over conflict, breaking harmful norms and supporting survivors of violence.

True strength is non-violence. 💙✊🏾

#Peace #AfricanFeministLeadership

@unitednationsbk.bsky.social @glanis.bsky.social

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 21d

Happy New Week! 🌟

Let’s step into these days with boldness and purpose; claiming space, leading with courage, and making sure women’s voices are heard at every level: local, regional, national & global. 💜✊🏾

#MovingForwardTogether #WomenLead #AfricanFeministLeadership #HappyNewWeek

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 24d

Two weeks ago, during our Leadership Summit in Malawi, we united around the call for greater women’s political participation. This week that vision shines bright as Malawi elects a female Vice President, a powerful testament to what happens when women rise, lead, and claim their space in governance🇲🇼

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 25d

Studying #law empowers the feminist movement to:

⚖️ challenge unfair laws
📜 shape gender-equal policies
🗣️ fight landmark cases
🌍 use global rights tools

Legal skills turn advocacy into action for women’s rights. 💪

#AfricanFeministLeadership #ReclaimingPower #GenderEquality @glanis.bsky.social

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 26d

#WednesdayWisdom 💡

Feminism is about freedom, solidarity and unapologetic brilliance, a reminder that women everywhere deserve to dream boldly and achieve without limits.

#AfricanFeministLeadership #ReclaimingPower #TransformativeLeadership

@glanis.bsky.social @wovenagendamw.bsky.social @hrw.org

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 27d

Feminism Is Alive and Evolving Across Africa 💪

Young women are leading, pushing past stereotypes, and driving real change,from grassroots to parliament. The future of African leadership is inclusive & gender-balanced. ✊🏾✨

#AfricanFeministLeadership #ReclaimingPower

@glanis.bsky.social @hrw.org

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 28d

Building resilience means investing in grassroots organizing, amplifying women’s leadership, and creating cross-sector alliances.

Let’s treat this backlash not as a deterrent but as evidence of progress and a call to action for every sector committed to equality.

@josephinesp83.bsky.social

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · 28d

Happy New Week Reminder‼️

We imagine a world where:

🌍 Young women are leaders, not footnotes.
🌍 Movements that are resourced & protected.
🌍 A continent where justice & equality are non-negotiable.

@christiebanda.bsky.social @wovenagendamw.bsky.social @estherbonyonga.bsky.social @glanis.bsky.social

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 19

#FeministFriday testimonies 💬

The Leadership Summit was an ideal collective space to help identify common challenges and equip participants with leadership skills and collaborative strategies to advocate more effectively for women’s rights and gender justice.

#ReclaimingPower

@glanis.bsky.social

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Woven Agenda Foundation @wovenagendamw.bsky.social · Sep 15

As we head into the Malawi 2025 General Elections tomorrow, we must ask ourselves: what are we truly voting for?

This moment is our chance to demand freedom from violence, real equality, economic justice, peace, and dignity.

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 18

The feminist future is bold, collective & unstoppable! This is just the beginning → Join the movement‼️

#YoungWomenLead #ReclaimingPower #AfricanFeministLeadership

@estherbonyonga.bsky.social @iphrdafrica.bsky.social @glanis.bsky.social

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sister Sister ‼️

#YoungWomenLead #AfricanFeministLeadership #ReclaimingPower 💪

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 15

💜✨ That’s a wrap on #AYWLS2025!
From powerful keynotes to healing circles, from tech resistance to collective visioning, young women across Africa stood tall and reclaimed power. This isn’t the end, it’s a beginning. Together we rise, together we lead. 🌍✊

#ReclaimingPower #AfricanFeministLeadership

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 11

We’re all set! 🎉 The AWLF Transformative Leadership Summit 2025 begins now, bringing together young women leaders ready to inspire, disrupt & transform. 💜✨ Stay tuned for powerful conversations & bold ideas!

#ReclaimingPower #TransformativeLeadership

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 10

Unfortunately registration is closed but we will be sharing updates in real time and post the summit. Stay tuned!

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are 2 days away from the African Young Women’s Leadership Summit 2025 in Malawi. 🌍

Under this year’s theme is Reclaiming Power: Feminist Leadership in a Changing World; young women leaders, activists, and feminists will reflect on our lineage, resist repression, and chart bold futures. 💪

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African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ Countdown to this year’s Leadership Summit ✨

Young women leaders from across Africa are coming together in Malawi for two days of bold dialogue, healing and collective visioning.

📅 11–12 Sept 2025

🔑 Theme: Reclaiming Power: Feminist Leadership in a Changing World 🌍

#AfricanFeministLeadership

African Women Leaders Forum @afriwomenlead.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strong women support women. Let's lift each other up, break barriers, and champion equality. Together, we can make a difference. ✊💜

#ThursdayThought #WomensRights #EqualityForAll