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The meeting aims to enhance collaboration and solidarity among women leaders across G20 and African nations.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Women20 South Africa inception meeting: women in solidarity

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The meeting aims to enhance collaboration and solidarity among women leaders across G20 and African nations.
Two-day meeting with delegates from 15 G20 and 6 African countries.
Engagement from representatives of government, civil society, private sector, and academic institutions.
Over 196 in-person attendees with virtual participation from around the globe.
Increased representation and discussion of women's issues in global governance frameworks.
Fostered collaboration and relationship-building among diverse stakeholders.
Highlighted the significance of African leadership in the G20.

Abstract

The Women 20 (W20) South Africa Inception Meeting convened under the Republic of South Africa’s historic G20 Presidency, represents the first occasion an African nation has assumed this critical leadership role within the global economic governance framework. The two-day proceedings brought together delegates from fifteen G20 and six other African counties (Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe) as well as Consul Generals from Angola, Brazil, France, Russia and Turkiye, encompassing representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations, private sector entities, academic institutions, and multilateral organizations with 196 in-person attendees, including 52 international guests, and virtual participation ranging from 269 and 86 over the two days from across the globe.

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