AWLA Demands Full Inclusion of African Women in Sustainable Development Conference

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) launched an international conference in Cotonou, Benin Republic, emphasizing the importance of African women's participation in sustainable development. AWLA President Mandi Demechi Asagba highlighted the organization's mission to protect women's rights across Africa.

Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, stressed the need for women to lead policy implementation for sustainable development goals. The event aimed to empower African women in legal, economic, and leadership roles, addressing gender equality and women's rights.