Join us for the launch of the UIC Taskforce ’Women in Rail in Africa’ ! The session will be held remotely on 16 July 2025, from 12:30 to 14:15 CET.
Organised as part of the UIC Africa programme, the taskforce will be chaired by Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke, Board Chair of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) in South Africa.
The Taskforce aims to identify recommendations, conclusions, and initiatives that will enable women to make a greater contribution to rail sector development in Africa, both within the workforce and as passengers.
In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the relevant policy set out by the African Union in Agenda 2063, the main focus of the taskforce will be on advocacy and awareness, networking and mentorship, and skills development and capacity building.
Programme
Moderation by Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke, Chair Women in Rail in Africa Taskforce
- Opening: Mohamed Rabie Khlie, Chair of the Africa Region
- Introduction: Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke, Chair of Women in Rail in Africa Taskforce
- UIC Women in Rail Programme – Global overview: Joo Ha, UIC Senior Advisor
- Overall Survey Results
- Feedback on the survey that was carried out
- Programme 2025-2026: open discussion
- Closing Remarks:
François Davenne, UIC Director General
Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke, Chair of Women in Rail in Africa Taskforce
Languages
English & French
Registration
Further information
Should you need any further information, please send an email with your question to Maria Lafont, lafont at uic.org.