Founded in 1985 by African women in the diaspora, AMwA is committed to advancing the rights and status of African women, embracing the meaning of “solidarity among African women.”
For over three decades, AMwA has been fearlessly challenging entrenched patriarchal structures to amplify the voices of women on society’s margins. They have cultivated feminist leaders through their flagship program, the African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI), which has birthed a community of over 8000 feminist leaders championing women’s rights across Africa.
In collaboration with sister organizations, AMwA has forged strong coalitions that influence policy-making at national and regional levels. They proudly contribute to the ratification and domestication of crucial protocols and campaigns for gender justice, such as the Maputo Protocol and the zero-tolerance campaign on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
AMwA’s commitment to promoting women’s rights extends to global forums, including consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and observer status at the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights.
But AMwA’s impact isn’t confined to policy alone. They host the Uganda Feminist Forum (UFF) and participate in the African Feminist Forum (AFF), nurturing feminist consciousness and engagement while prioritizing sisterhood, inter-generational solidarity, and intersectional feminism.
Vision
AMwA envisions a dignified and equitable feminist society for African women and girls in all their diversities.
Mission
To build feminist leadership and collective power to deconstruct intersectional systems of oppression to advance women and girls’ social justice.
Guiding Principles
- Feminism: Rooted in the Charter of Feminist Principles for African Feminists, AMwA seeks to transform the lived experiences of African women through structural power shifts.
- Pan Africanism: Prioritizing the interests of African women, AMwA addresses legacies of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation, aiming for a common vision of a liberated Africa.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Valuing diversity as a vehicle for equity and justice, not just an end in itself.
- Integrity: Committed to excellence, accountability, and stewardship of resources.
- Solidarity: Believing in collective power and collective action to drive effective change.
- Intersectionality: Recognizing the interconnectedness of systems of power and centering the experiences of marginalized groups.
- Learning: Embracing innovation and risk-taking to respond to contemporary challenges.
We are proud to partner with AMwA in their tireless pursuit of a gender-just society. Together, we amplify our commitment to women’s rights and social justice in Africa.