Freetown, Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the prestigious Young African Women Congress (YAWC) 2023 Annual Continental Convocation.

The Office of the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone has signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Young African Women Congress Network to host this remarkable event. The MOU was signed on Friday, 18th August 2023, at the State House, demonstrating the commitment of Sierra Leone to women's empowerment and leadership development.

The Young African Women Congress 2023 Annual Continental Convocation is scheduled to take place from the 20th to the 24th of November 2023 at the renowned Freetown International Conference Centre (Bintumani), Aberdeen in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

This event is expected to attract approximately 800 participants, including young women from various African countries, renowned leaders, educationists, feminists, activists, politicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders.

The convocation aims to provide a platform for young women across Africa to come together, exchange ideas, and discuss pertinent issues related to women and leadership on the continent.

Guided by the principles of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the conference will focus on empowering young women and fostering their role as change-makers in African societies.

During the convocation, participants will engage in a series of panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and interactive forums. These activities will provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, skills development, and collaboration among participants, enabling them to address challenges and opportunities in leadership and development within their respective communities.

"Sierra Leone is honored to host this significant event, which aligns with its commitment to gender equality, women's empowerment, and sustainable development," H.E the First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio stated.

The Young African Women Congress Network is a dynamic fraternity of young women of African descent residing in Africa and the diaspora. The network aims to empower young women and enable them to become effective leaders and catalysts for development across