By Morenike Taire

The African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) is set to host members of the global community to its 2024 International Diaspora Summit, holding at Dallas, Texas, USA.

Themed “Investing in Women; Closing the Representation Gap,” the conference aims to unite, empower, and inspire African women living in the diaspora to drive positive change and foster development within their communities.

By providing a platform for collaboration, networking, and leadership development, the summit also aims to harness the potential of African women globally, according to Founder and President, Dr. Elisha Attai, JP.

“We are bridging gaps and creating opportunities for impactful contributions to the social, economic, and cultural advancement of Africa and the world”, he said in a press statement, revealing the conference will feature sessions including Advocacy Dialogue, Intergenerational Dialogue, HeforShe Fire Side Chat, Policy Dialogue, Speed Mentoring, Exclusive Closed-Door Session with high-level leaders, Exhibition, and a City Tour.

Led by Her Excellency Amb Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quad, renowned speakers at the conference will include Amb Dr. Elizabeth Thuiya, Dr. Liza Ekole, Dr Jayne Obioma Onwumere, Mariam Ally, Dr Elisha Attai, Fatoumata Diarra, Atai Albert Akpan, Faith Greaves, Monique Douglas. Pastor Mercy Djenebou Bouare, Dr Angela Harris, Olakunle Soriyan, Justina Anaetoh, and Dr Tanya Jones.

The conference is expected to bring together Women in leadership, including elective and appointive office holders, high-level leaders across public institutions, political leaders, business leaders, women professionals and male allies, Third Sector organizations (Academia), religious organizations, youth organization representatives, and the media.

For fifteen years, AWLO has shown dedication to empowering women and promoting gender equality across Africa through advocacy, capacity-building, and networking initiatives