At the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) launched a new Call to Action: “Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict.”

Opened by Kenya’s First Lady, H.E. Rachel Ruto, the event gathered over 150 participants, partners, and member states. Keynote speakers—including Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah (African Union Commission) and Prof. Senait Fisseha (Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation)—highlighted the urgent need for women-centered climate solutions.

The campaign, unveiled by OAFLAD President H.E. Fatima Maada Bio, calls on governments and partners to:

Integrate gender-responsive adaptation and peacebuilding.

Ensure equitable access to climate finance for women and displaced populations.

Empower women and girls as leaders of resilience.

Partners like UN Women, WHO, IOM, and EGPAF stressed the vulnerabilities of displaced women and girls amid climate and conflict pressures.

🔗 Watch the campaign video: [YouTube Link]

📌 Source: OAFLAD / Africa Climate Summit