Women Lead Conference

Special Initiatives and Women-Led Campaigns Directorate

Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC)

The Special Initiatives and Women-Led Campaigns Directorate serves as the central coordinating arm for all programs and projects advancing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive leadership within YEC.

Its core mission is to create platforms where women, especially young women can build capacity, lead boldly, and drive community transformation through civic, economic, and policy-oriented engagement.

The Directorate runs three major flagship programs:

1. Women Lead Conference

For: YMP Women Caucus, Women Groups within YEC, and Young Women Leaders in Ghana

Overview: The Women Lead Conference is an annual leadership and empowerment summit designed to bring together emerging women leaders from the Youth Model Parliament (YMP), YEC networks, academia, civil society, and political spaces. The conference serves as a platform for dialogue, mentorship, and strategy-sharing on women’s participation in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and advocacy.

Core Components:

• Panel Discussions & Keynotes: Featuring accomplished women in leadership, business, and public service who share insights on navigating challenges and building influence.
• Workshops: Practical sessions on leadership development, negotiation skills, public speaking, digital literacy, and gender advocacy.
• Policy Dialogue: Open sessions where young women discuss pressing socio-economic issues and propose policy recommendations to relevant institutions.
• Mentorship Circles: Pairing participants with experienced mentors across sectors for sustained growth and guidance.

Impact:

• Strengthens the capacity of young women to lead in governance and civic spaces.
• Builds a national network of empowered women advocates supporting each other’s growth.
• Contributes to gender inclusive policy participation and leadership representation.