Registration has officially opened for the 5th African Elders and Women Intercultural Dialogue (AEWID), set to take place in Accra, Ghana, from July 29 to August 1, 2025.
This year’s dialogue will focus on human trafficking and its underlying economic, cultural, social, and political factors under the theme: “BORN FREE – Exploring the Economic, Cultural, Social and Political Intricacies Sponsoring Human Trafficking in Today’s Africa.”
The three-day advocacy event, held in commemoration of the International Day for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, is free to attend. However, all interested participants are required to register online via www.aewid.aamn.africa.
The event will open at the British Council Auditorium with a Resource Mobilisation Masterclass and a One Youth One Digital Skill symposium at 10 am, followed by a free mental health therapy session at 11 am and a discourse with survivors of human trafficking at noon.
On Day 2, activities will move to the Silverbird Cinema, where participants will engage in presentations on human trafficking and migrant smuggling from 10 am, a screening of the biographical documentary No U-Turn on irregular migration at noon, and a panel discussion and light conversation session at 2 pm.
Day 3 will take place at the Afriexim Hall, Africa Trade House, featuring the main Africa Elders and Women Intercultural Dialogue at 9 am and the launch of Global Africans Against Slavery, a multi-sectoral coalition of stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking and migrant smuggling.
AEWID is an annual advocacy platform that promotes the cultural and social well-being of the African girl-child, women, and youth, aiming to address systemic issues inherited from colonial structures and to advocate transformative policies across the continent.
Over the years, the initiative has enjoyed the support and participation of notable organisations including UNESCO Ghana, International Organization for Migration (IOM), African Women Development Fund (AWDF), UN Women Nigeria, Institute of Economic Affairs Ghana, Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF) Nigeria, and others. Previous editions have received institutional backing from the Vice Presidency of The Gambia and the First Lady of Sierra Leone.
The 2025 edition will be graced by high-profile dignitaries including former Vice President of The Gambia, Her Excellency Mrs. Fatoumata Tambajang Jallow, and former Second Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Mrs. Amina Titi Abubakar, who co-chaired the 2018 Dialogue in Abuja. Also playing a historic role in past events are Queen Mother Obaapa Awindor, First Lady of Sierra Leone Her Excellency Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio, and Ms. Nadia Adongo, former Deputy Director at Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs Office.
This year’s event is being organised in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President of Ghana, the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, Citylights Group, and key media partners such as EIB Network, AmeyawDebrah.com, Yemmey.com, NigerianEye, GeorgeBritton.com, and CityScoopNG. Accra City Hotel and San Marino are the official hotel partners.
