Today women constitute 16 per cent of the members of parliaments around the world. There have been calls for more efficient methods to reach gender balance in political institutions. Quotas present one such mechanism.

Women’s representation increases significantly in countries that apply quota systems in national parliaments enabling women to overcome obstacles that prevent them from entering politics in the same ways as their male colleagues.

Despite the fact that women in Africa hold prominent posts, political roles for women still need improvement. Currently Africa has only one female President throughout its history.
This conference will equip women in changing traditional prejudices and stereotypes that have marginalized women for so long. Most importantly it will equip the women that attend to go back and work on their 50/50 quota to ensure that they reach the desired target.

The Confirmed Speaker Faculty Include Some Of The Most Powerful Women In Politics

Confirmed Speakers Include:
Her Excellency Joyce Mujuru Vice President Zimbabwe Hon. Dr. Libertina Amathila Deputy Prime Minister NAMIBIA Hon. Esther Murugi Mathenge Minister KENYA Hon. Patricia Kaliati Minister MALAWI Hon. Mathabiso Lepono Minister LESOTHO Hon. Hawa Ghasia Minister TANZANIA	Hon. Lindiwe Dlamini Minister SWAZILAND Hon. Hazel Jenkins Premier – Northern Cape SOUTH AFRICA Hon. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela African National Congress SOUTH AFRICA Hon. Tebelelo Seretse BDP Women’s Wing BOTSWANA Dr. Nematta Mejeks-Walker 50/50 Group founder SIERRA LEONE Lebohang Pheko Independent Political Analyst SOUTH AFRICA