Career and Personal Development
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AWLN 8th Intergenerational Retreat
40 young women leaders will be selected for a fully sponsored retreat in Libreville, Gabon this December, bringing together emerging and established leaders from across the continent and the Diaspora.
Organization
The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), jointly supported by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN)
About this Opportunity
The Intergenerational Retreat is AWLN's signature platform for connecting young women leaders with the seasoned voices shaping Africa's future. It exists to strengthen women's leadership in transforming the continent, in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
More than a convening, IGR is designed as a launchpad: a space where mentorship, dialogue, and cross-generational exchange translate into real leadership capacity and lasting networks across countries, sectors, and generations.
Selected candidates will be fully sponsored, with registration, travel, and accommodation covered. Beyond logistics, the Retreat offers:
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Mentorship from high-level women leaders, including Heads of State, Vice-Presidents, and CEOs
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Access to a network of highly accomplished women leaders across Africa and the Diaspora
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Strengthened leadership skills and personal development
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The AWLN Leadership Award
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Strategic support from AWLN's wide network of partners
Who Can Apply
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Aged 18 to 45 years
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Able to show measurable or recognized impact within their community
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Innovators or active contributors within one of AWLN's six pillars:
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Peace and Security
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Governance and Political Participation (GPP)
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Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, Natural Resources and Mining
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Agriculture, Rural Economy and Land
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Social Mobilisation
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Youth and Emerging Leaders
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Requirements
- CV / Résumé
- Expression of Interest