17/03/2026
🌸On this International Women’s Day 2026 , under the global theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” we reaffirm a fundamental truth: the rights of women and girls, their access to justice, and their ability to take action are essential foundations for inclusive and sustainable societies.
At , African First Ladies are leading the way by placing the well-being, dignity, and empowerment of women and girls at the heart of their actions.
Through the campaign, they are championing a shared commitment to address the growing challenges affecting women and girls across the continent — including climate change, conflict, health inequalities, and barriers to education and economic opportunity. Moving beyond declarations, African First Ladies are championing concrete solutions that place women and girls at the center of Africa’s resilience and development🌍.
Today, we reaffirm our collective commitment to ensure that women and girls are not only protected, but empowered as leaders, innovators, and agents of change.
This means advancing:
• Equal rights and justice for all women and girls
• Access to health, education, and economic opportunities
• Women’s leadership in climate resilience and peacebuilding
• Safe and inclusive societies where every woman and girl can thrive
Because when women and girls rise, communities grow stronger, economies become more resilient, and societies move closer to justice and equality.
🤝Together, let us move from rights to justice — and from justice to action ✊
