WiM-Africa launches initiative to advance gender equity in mining sector

Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has embarked on a landmark initiative to develop a Five-Year Action Plan (2025-2030) aimed at promoting gender equity and sustainability in Africa’s mining industry.

The plan is being shaped through a collaborative and inclusive process involving stakeholders from over 36 Countries across the continent, a statement signed by Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, Executive Director, WiM-Africa, stated

The initiative reflects WiM-Africa’s commitment to inclusive governance, local relevance, and continental ownership. The Office of Strategy, Planning and Research (SPR), led by Bethelihem Emiru, is coordinating the process, with strategic oversight from the Office of the Executive Director.

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Key highlights of the initiative include Inclusive Approach, Robust Institutional Framework and Innovative Proposals.

According to Asokoro-Ogaji “The Action Plan is being developed through structured consultations, technical submissions, and ongoing peer review, ensuring that all voices, especially those of women in artisanal and small-scale mining, are captured and reflected.

“The plan will be implemented through a robust institutional framework comprising five dedicated directorates and an estimated 29 flagship programs that span across gender equity, value chain inclusion, research, legal advocacy, youth empowerment, and digital influence.”

She added that the consultation had highlighted innovative proposals, including the use of cartoons for grassroots advocacy, local chapter coordination, and a continental monitoring system for gender equity compliance in mining.

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The statement called on stakeholders to support the development

“WiM-Africa is calling on all stakeholders, including mining companies, civil society, donors, and governments, to support the development and implementation of this bold plan, which aims to unlock the full potential of African women in the mineral value chain”.

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ByRuth Tene Natsa

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.