Across Africa, advocacy and policy leadership continue to advance gender justice and human rights. This spotlight features Amina Salihu, the European Union, and tech-driven feminist leader Chioma Agwuegbo.
Woman of Impact
Amina Salihu — Nigeria
“Women’s participation is not optional; it is essential for sustainable development.” — Amina Salihu
Amina Salihu is a respected advocate for gender equality, governance, and inclusive development in Nigeria. With extensive experience in development programming and policy engagement, she has worked across civil society and international organisations to promote women’s rights and leadership.
She has contributed significantly to advancing women’s political participation, economic empowerment, and access to justice. Through her work with development partners and advocacy platforms, she has supported initiatives that strengthen gender-responsive policies and institutional frameworks.
Her leadership bridges grassroots engagement and high-level policy influence, ensuring that women’s voices are represented in decision-making spaces. By championing inclusion and equity, Amina Salihu continues to shape conversations around sustainable development and gender justice in Nigeria and beyond.
Organization of Impact
European Union
“Gender equality is a core value of the European Union.” — European Union Gender Action Plan
The European Union plays a significant role in advancing human rights, gender equality, and development across Africa through strategic funding and partnerships.
Through initiatives such as the Gender Action Plan and other human rights programmes, the EU supports civil society organisations working on women’s rights, access to justice, and the elimination of gender-based violence. Its funding has strengthened grassroots advocacy, legal reform efforts, and institutional capacity across multiple African countries.
The EU also promotes women’s political participation, economic empowerment, and protection from violence, working closely with governments and non-governmental organizations. By prioritizing gender equality in its external actions, it continues to drive systemic change and support inclusive development across the continent.
Young Woman of Impact
Chioma Agwuegbo — Nigeria
“Technology must work for women, not exclude them.” — Chioma Agwuegbo
Chioma Agwuegbo is a leading voice at the intersection of technology, media, and gender advocacy in Africa. As the founder of TechHer NG, she is driving digital inclusion and using technology to combat sexual and gender-based violence.
Through TechHer, she has led innovative programmes that leverage digital tools to provide access to justice, amplify survivor voices, and promote women’s safety online. Her work also focuses on increasing women’s participation in technology and digital spaces.
Agwuegbo’s leadership combines storytelling, innovation, and advocacy to address systemic inequalities. By harnessing technology for social impact, she represents a new generation of African feminists expanding the frontiers of rights, access, and empowerment for women and girls.
