A delegation from HERizon Africa, led by our Global Lead, Gifty Boatemaa Annan, had the distinct privilege of meeting with Mr. Leonard Selim Gobah, MPH, MBA, CPH, Social Development Advisor at the British High Commission Accra, to discuss shared priorities around women’s leadership, inclusive governance, and sustainable development.
The engagement forms part of HERizon Africa’s broader institutional outreach strategy aimed at strengthening cross-sector partnerships and deepening collaboration with diplomatic missions and development stakeholders.
The conversation underscored the importance of advancing gender equity through intentional policy alignment, intergenerational leadership development, and cross-border cooperation. As a Pan-African platform committed to amplifying women-led possibilities, HERizon Africa recognizes the critical role of diplomatic institutions in shaping inclusive frameworks that empower women and girls socially, economically, and politically.
The United Kingdom, through its diplomatic missions and development partnerships, has consistently positioned gender equality as central to its foreign policy and international development agenda. Its frameworks emphasize girls’ education, women’s economic empowerment, ending gender-based violence, political inclusion, and strengthening women’s leadership in peace and security processes. Across Africa, UK-supported initiatives have contributed to expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs, increasing female participation in governance, and promoting inclusive growth.
During our engagement with Mr. Leonard Selim Gobah, MPH, MBA, CPH, discussions highlighted the importance of collaborative platforms that amplify women’s voices, promote policy coherence, and drive measurable impact. The UK’s focus on institutional strengthening, safeguarding, and inclusive programming aligns strongly with HERizon Africa’s mission to advance bold, values-driven leadership among African women and girls.
As HERizon Africa prepares for its 2026 Summit, partnerships with institutions that demonstrate sustained commitment to gender equity are both strategic and essential. The visit reaffirmed the value of diplomatic collaboration in shaping ecosystems where African women are positioned to influence global conversations, policy directions, and economic transformation.
We remain grateful for the warm reception and constructive engagement, and we look forward to sustained collaboration in advancing the shared agenda of gender equality and women’s global influence.