2026

Programmes

Promoting Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion

The Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion Programme is a flagship initiative of the Initiative for Gender Equality and Development in Africa (IGED-Africa) focused on promoting women’s economic empowerment, financial independence, and equitable participation in economic development across Africa.

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Advancing Gender Equality and Development Across Africa

Over the years, IGED-Africa has worked with women’s groups, civil society organizations, governments, development partners, academic institutions, local authorities, and regional and international actors committed to gender equality and women’s empowerment. From community-level engagement to advocacy before regional human rights mechanisms, IGED-Africa continues to link local experiences with broader policy and institutional change.

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Protecting Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights Across Africa

The Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights Programme is a flagship initiative of the Initiative for Gender Equality and Development in Africa (IGED-Africa) focused on promoting and protecting women’s rights to own, inherit, access, control, and benefit from land, housing, and other productive assets.

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Partners and Networks

IGED-Africa recognizes that sustainable change requires collaboration across sectors and levels. The organization connects grassroots realities with national, regional, and international advocacy spaces, ensuring that the experiences of women, girls, and marginalized communities inform policy dialogue, legal reform, and institutional action.

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Our Work and Programmes

IGED-Africa’s work is rooted in the belief that sustainable development cannot be achieved without addressing the systemic inequalities that limit the rights, opportunities, safety, participation, and economic security of women, girls, and marginalized groups.

Team

Sylvia .H. Nutsukpui – Executive Director

Sylvia Horname Nutsukpui is a lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in legal policy, human rights, gender, and development. In addition to her Degree in Law, she holds an MA in Social Policy Studies, an MSC in International Business and several certificates in Human Rights, NGO Management and Leadership. She is highly experienced in advocating for human rights and gender equality across the globe and strongly engages the African Human Rights System and the International Human Rights Mechanism. She is a co-founder and the Executive Director of IGED-Africa, a Ghanaian based NGO focused on promoting human and women’s rights, gender equality and development in Africa.

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Ignatia Danso Abeam – Programme Assistant

Ignatia Danso Abeam is a development professional specializing in programme coordination, policy support, and gender-responsive development. She serves as Programme Assistant at IGED-Africa, supporting the implementation of programmes that advance gender equality, peacebuilding, and inclusive development.

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Priscilla Mawusi Joppa – Research and Communications Officer

Priscilla Mawusi Joppa is a researcher and communications professional specializing in policy research, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and programme implementation. As Research and Communications Officer at IGED-Africa, she supports the organization’s advocacy, knowledge generation, and public engagement efforts.