DWAG President Niemat Ahmadi Named One of Africa’s 100 Influential Women

Darfur Women Action Group’s founder and president, Niemat Ahmadi, will be honored as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women at the 2024 African Women Conference and Awards.

The African Women Awards aims to identify and publicly recognize women from all across Africa who have been outstanding in their professional activities and personal conduct, who have made extraordinary achievements, and who have made indelible positive impacts on their respective communities, societies, and/or economies either within the respective jurisdictions within which they operate or across regions of Africa or the entire continent.

This year’s conference is being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on November 26th. Congratulations Niemat!

 

About the 2024 African Women Awards:
The 3rd African Women Awards, in collaboration with ACTION AID and HUNGER PROJECT, held at the SAPPHIRE ADDIS HOTEL in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 26, 2024, has brought together a vibrant community of African women leaders in business, politics, and social activism.

This year’s theme, “RETHINKING GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN AFRICA FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT,” highlighted the importance of challenging traditional gender norms to achieve greater equality and prosperity for women in Africa. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the continent as a whole.

The Awards featured a diverse range of women from across African countries, including Ghana, Liberia, South Sudan, Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Sierra Leone, among others. These outstanding women were recognized for their leadership in business, education, healthcare, politics, and social entrepreneurship.

The 3rd African Women Awards is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of African women in breaking down barriers and achieving their goals. These trailblazers serve as role models for future generations of women in Africa and beyond. The Awards recognize the critical role that women play in driving economic growth, social justice, and human development in Africa.

We congratulate all the winners and nominees on their outstanding achievements. Their contributions to African societies are a beacon of hope and inspiration for women everywhere.

For more information about the 3rd African Women Awards and to see a list of all the winners, please visit our website: https://afwa.thebusinessexecutive.net/

Watch: Niemat Ahmadi and Danai Gurira at the Global Citizen Festival

DWAG president and founder Niemat Ahmadi joined actress Danai Gurira on stage at the 2024 Global Citizens Festival to demand justice for the victims of gender-based violence in Sudan and around the world.

Niemat and Danai spoke to an expected crowd of 60,000 people in New York City’s Central Park about the need for gender equity and accountability for violence against women.

Watch Niemat’s remarks


Watch on YouTube.

 

 

 

DWAG Advocates for Sudan at UNGA 80

DWAG attended the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week to raise awareness about the dire situation in Darfur and advocate for justice and accountability in Sudan.

Our founder and president, Niemat Ahmadi, spoke on a panel about Sudan co-hosted by UN Women and the foreign ministries of Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Niemat’s panel highlighted the dire situation in El Fasher, conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls, and accountability for crimes committed in Sudan.

DWAG also distributed letters to the president of UN General Assembly and the members state of the UN Security Council urging the prioritization of civilian protection, urgent delivery of humanitarian aid, and accountability for perpetrators and enablers who supply weapons to the warring parties.

Watch: 2024 Free Future Panel with DWAG President

On September 17th, DWAG President and Founder Niemat Ahmadi participated in a panel at Free Future 2024: Preventing Gender Violence Around the World in New York City.

Free Future is an annual event, hosted by the Ford Foundation in partnership with The Meteor, Skoll Foundation, and UN Women.

Niemat’s panel discussed gender-based violence in conflict zones with a specific focus on Sudan. Her conversation with actress Danai Gurira and UN Women’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda was moderated by Nancee Oku Bright from the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

You can watch the full program or skip to Niemat’s panel at 02:58:00 below:

https://vimeo.com/1011365322/0088fb9a7a

Gender Violence in Conflict Zones: Let’s Talk About Sudan

Danai Gurira
Award-winning actress, playwright, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

Niemat Ahmadi
President of Darfur Women Action Group

Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda
Deputy Executive Director, UN Women

Nancee Oku Bright (moderator)
Chief of Staff, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
on Sexual Violence in Conflict

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