After more than two decades of anticipation, the Republic of Guinea has officially inaugurated its National Women’s Council, marking a historic milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen gender representation and female leadership.
The official unveiling took place on Monday, 23 June 2025, at the People’s Palace in Conakry, in the presence of government officials, civil society leaders, international partners, and development agencies.
The newly formed council is composed of 17 members and is intended to serve as a platform for dialogue, consultation, coordination, and joint action among Guinean women.
Its primary mission is to ensure more effective participation of women and girls in national development and decision-making processes.
The initiative has been supported by several key government ministries, including the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, and the National Transitional Council.
International backing was provided by organisations such as UNFPA, UNICEF, UNDP, and CARE International, with financial assistance from the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF).
Charlotte Daffé, Minister for the Promotion of Women, Children, and Vulnerable Persons, praised the occasion as the culmination of a long and determined struggle.
“The National Council of Women of Guinea is a platform for transformation, a bridge between public policy and grassroots realities,” she declared.
“Like many here, I am convinced of one thing: the transformation of our country will not happen without women.
It will not happen without their voices, their genius, their resilience.”
The elected president of the Council, M’Balou Kaba, shared her vision: “The National Council of Women and Girls of Guinea is a consultative body, a space for dialogue, mobilisation, and action.
It reflects the unity, resilience, and commitment of Guinean women to a fairer, more inclusive, and prosperous future.
Together, let us build a Guinea where no woman is left behind, where every girl can dream, learn, succeed, and thrive.”
The council will work in synergy with national institutions and development partners to drive change and improve the lives of women and girls across the country.
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