Equatorial Guinea joins women's autonomy forum closing
Burundi's First Lady highlighted women's role in development at the seventh forum.
Equatorial Guinea participated in the closing ceremony of the seventh forum on the autonomy of women and young people in Burundi. The forum's final declaration focused on strengthening female autonomy through education, health, economic empowerment, and preventing gender-based violence.
The closing session featured representatives from the United Nations and OPDAD, alongside speeches from participating delegations and Burundi's First Lady, Angeline Ndayishimiye. She acknowledged the attendees' involvement and emphasized women's role in societal development. The official closing speech was delivered by Burundi's Vice President, Prosper Bazombanza.
Following the ceremony, Angeline Ndayishimiye invited delegations to commemorative photo sessions. The Equatorial Guinean delegation then began their journey home, with a representative joining a traditional farewell dance. The forum aimed to renew commitments to women's autonomy, sustainable development, and continental resilience.