Initiative for Peace and Women’s Rights in Africa (IPWR-A) Deadline: 15 August, 2025

The Initiative for Peace and Women’s Rights in Africa (IPWR-A) is a continent-wide movement dedicated to promoting peace, protecting women’s rights, and fostering financial and social empowerment across African communities. At the heart of our mission is the belief that sustainable peace and inclusive development cannot be achieved without addressing gender inequalities and amplifying the voices of women and girls.

We work across borders, sectors, and communities to create a future where women and girls are safe, educated, financially independent, and at the forefront of leadership and decision-making.

Our Vision

A peaceful, just, and inclusive Africa where every woman and girl lives free from violence, has equal access to opportunities, and plays an active role in building strong, sustainable communities.

Our Mission

To empower women and girls across Africa through peacebuilding initiatives, human rights advocacy, economic empowerment programmes, and educational outreach—fostering gender equality, community resilience, and lasting development.

Our Core Areas of Work

1. Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation

We promote non-violent conflict resolution, women-led peace processes, and community reconciliation efforts. Through workshops, dialogues, and mediation training, we equip women—especially those in conflict-affected areas—to become peacebuilders and agents of change.

2. Women’s Rights and Gender Justice

IPWR-A advocates for laws and policies that protect and uplift women’s rights. We work with governments, civil society, and international partners to tackle systemic discrimination, gender-based violence, and legal inequality. Our campaigns promote awareness of women’s rights at both grassroots and national levels.

3. Economic Empowerment and Financial Literacy

We believe that economic independence is a cornerstone of empowerment. IPWR-A provides women and girls with access to vocational training, entrepreneurship programmes, and microfinance initiatives that enable them to build businesses, generate income, and contribute to local economies.

4. Youth and Leadership Development

We nurture the next generation of female leaders through mentorship, education, and leadership programmes. Our youth-focused work addresses harmful social norms, promotes positive masculinity, and supports the active participation of young people—especially girls—in civic and political life.

5. Community Education and Outreach

IPWR-A engages communities through educational programmes on women’s rights, conflict prevention, and social justice. We conduct seminars, public forums, and awareness campaigns designed to shift mindsets, challenge patriarchal norms, and promote inclusivity.

Why Our Work Matters

Despite progress in some areas, millions of women and girls across Africa continue to face structural inequality, violence, and exclusion. The IPWR-A initiative responds to this urgent need by offering transformative solutions that place women at the center of peacebuilding, economic growth, and human development.

Our work is rooted in the conviction that when women thrive, families, communities, and entire nations prosper.

Join the Challenge

We invite individuals, organisations, and institutions across Africa and beyond to join us in this transformative journey. There are many ways to get involved:

• Volunteer your time or expertise to support our field activities
• Partner with us to co-create projects and expand our impact
• Donate to support women-led initiatives and community outreach
• Advocate by raising awareness in your network and taking a stand for justice

Together, we can end gender-based violence, dismantle inequality, and build a future where African women and girls can lead with confidence, courage, and dignity.