Burundi hosted the 7th High-Level Forum of Women Leaders on 4 and 5 November 2026 at Kiriri Palace, organised by the Office of the First Lady for Development.
The theme was ‘Empowering girls and women: a strategic lever for human capital development and stronger resilience to climate change’.
The first ladies of the Central African Republic, Angola and Senegal took part. Burundi’s First Lady highlighted the decisive role of women and girls in the family, society and development.


