Kampala, Uganda | Women’s Rights Advocate Dr. Miria Matembe is headlining a strong panel of discussants in the three-day summit. Over 600 Women are gathering in Uganda’s Capital Kampala for the 2nd edition of the Africa Women in Sports Initiative (AWISI) Conference.
Matembe has been a strong proponent and advocate of women’s rights in Uganda for more than three decades and has authored several articles and books to that effect.
The first edition was held in last year in Nairobi, Kenya.
African Women in Sports Initiative (AWISI) Launches in Nairobi – Afrosports
The November 26th to 30th, 2025 event at Hotel Africana brings together women in sports, leaders, and stakeholders from across Africa for a transformative experience of empowerment, connection, and celebration of the African Sports.
The Kampala edition is themed; Uniting to End Gender-Based Violence.
With a bold vision of fostering inclusivity and equity in sports, AWISI is rallying voices and talents from 52 African countries, uniting over 650 women from diverse sporting disciplines.
“This summit is more than just an event—it’s a movement,” said Dr. Mariam Mpaata, President of AWISI. “We are rewriting the narrative, breaking down barriers, and creating a new era for women in sports, one where opportunity and visibility are not the exception, but the norm.”
Through interactive panels, keynote sessions, workshops, and strategic networking opportunities, participants will engage in meaningful discussions, share lived experiences, and co-create solutions that promote safety, dignity, and inclusion in sports.
