#GlobalPower Women Network Africa

The 2nd High Level Meeting (HLM) of the GlobalPower Women Network Africa @gpowerafrica is kicking off today in Abuja.

The meeting, which is being hosted by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is bringing together African female government, business, development leaders and key stakeholders pushing and fostering the business of development in the African region.

The theme for the HLM is "accelerating the implementation of the global and regional commitments for women and girls, gender equality and HIV/AIDS in Africa; and the adoption of post-2015 priorities."

The GlobalPower Women Network Africa, GPWNA, a UNAIDS supported initiative is a network of African Women who are elected and appointed representatives that are at decision-making tables. The network seeks to advance gender equality and women's empowerment and promote discussions on their accelerated action as well as action on HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa.

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