First Lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama joined fellow African First Ladies at a high-level side event during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA80), organised by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD).
The meeting, themed “Building Resilience for Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict,” ended with a unified campaign pledge by the First Ladies to champion policies, mobilise resources, and implement programmes that address the disproportionate burdens women and girls face in crisis situations.
Discussions highlighted how climate change and armed conflicts intensify displacement, resource scarcity, and violence, challenges that fall most heavily on women and girls.
In her commitment statement, Mrs. Mahama stressed the theme of “Strength.”
“I pledged to support this campaign that centres on African solutions and strength, which is rooted in its women and girls. In the face of climate and conflict challenges, their courage sustains families and communities. By investing in their strength, we build resilience for generations to come,” she said.
The pledge marks a joint resolve by African First Ladies to amplify women’s voices, champion resilience-building initiatives, and ensure women and girls remain central to the continent’s climate and peacebuilding agenda.
Source: myxyzonline.com/Akora Kofi Darko
