Mining and Gender Governance: Enhancing women’s voices and participation in West Africa
Historically, mining has been male dominated, but women have been entering the sector in greater numbers in recent years. Despite this, men’s participation, consultation, and access to resources still overshadow that of women. This is why we are hosting a workshop on enhancing women’s voices and participation in mining governance on November 26, 2020, for Women in Mining of West Africa (WIMOWA), a branch of the West African and Monetary Union (UEMOA).
The goal of the training is to support WIMOWA members, deepen their knowledge about gender equality, and highlight how women in all stages of mining are impacted, including women in large-scale mining, women in communities, and women in artisanal and small-scale mining and supply chains. Workshop participants will also discuss strategies to foster women’s position as active agents in the mining sector via participation in decision-making processes.
Government officials from the eight UEMOA states will be in attendance to dive into gender and mining governance, the complexities behind women’s systematic exclusion in mining, and how the sector impacts women as professionals as well as community members.
Although the workshop will focus on empowering women’s voices and participation within the sector and their local communities, we will also detail the challenges and impacts of COVID-19 on women in mining.
Upcoming events
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The 22nd IGF AGM will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains
Exploring Sustainable Markets and Trade Opportunities for COMESA Countries
This webinar series for COMESA member states, producers, and small and medium-sized enterprises aims to enhance their understanding of sustainability standards and regulatory developments.
Policy Workshop: Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Beyond GDP in Ghana
Policymakers will explore core concepts, global approaches, and key components of "beyond GDP" and assess their relevance for Ghana.
Student Workshop: Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Beyond GDP in Ghana
Students will confront the limitations of GDP and explore alternative and complementary measures to GDP and their policy implications for Ghana.