Malawi is hosting a three day international women conference from today September 9, aimed at motivating young women leaders across the continent to build self confidence and take up challenging roles.

The conference is known as Women Steering Innovative Leadership in Africa.The forum which will be held in Lilongwe has been organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare in partnership with Urgent Action Fund-Africa and NGO Gender Coordination Network.

Principle Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Mary Shawa said the conference will focus strategizing on actions and new knowledge in leadership from a gender perspective.

Source:mbc