Call for Session Proposals – Women’s Networking Zone (WNZ) for ICASA 2025

Deadline: 30 September 2025

For over two decades, the Women’s Networking Zone (WNZ) has been a vital space for feminist networking within the global HIV and AIDS response. Curated through feminist collaboration, the WNZ has convened at global AIDS conferences and key regional spaces like ICASA—bringing together women to connect, collaborate, and lead.

WNZ 2025: Co-Creating in Accra: In preparation for the 2025 International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), a coalition of: Feminist movements and  Women’s rights organisations, Networks of women living with HIV, Young feminists, Women who use drugs, coming together to curate, co-create, and co-design the Women Networking Zone.

Call for Session Proposals:  Are you part of a feminist network, young feminist movement, or women’s rights group attending ICASA?
Apply to host a:

  • Workshop
  • Interactive dialogue
  • Session or activity

Click here to apply

Important Note: The WNZ does not provide nor have financial or travel support for applicants submitting applications to host sessions. This invitation is for those already confirmed to participate in ICASA 2025.

Deadline to submit sessions: 30th September 2025

JOIN US & Let’s build a space that centres and celebrates African feminist leadership, amplifies women and girls’ voices in shaping the global HIV response and drives accountability for gender justice in the global HIV response.

For any questions or follow-up on your submission, contact: WNZ International  Coordinator: – Tendayi Westerhof at t_westerhof@yahoo.co.uk,  cc Local Coordinator  Cecilia Senoo: ceciliasenoo@gmail.com and  WNZ Program Lead:yhattas@frontlineaids.org

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