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AWL's organisational structure:
AWL is a global Empowering Women and Equality effort Everywhere, including social, political, and economic spheres. In order to ensure the best possible results in its work, AWL’s structure is decentralised and based on the principle of worldwide mobility. Hierarchies are flat and decisions are implemented timely. AWL’s Headquarters is located in Sweden, Europe. Alongside the Focal points in Africa and the United States, it has a leading role in steering the organisation. There are 20 field-and project offices under the coordination of Regional Offices across AWL’s five priority regions. AWL has over 1000 women Members, Diaspora and National NGOs which form a Steering Group that exercises general supervision of AWL, approves strategic decisions and appoints the Director General for a period of 5 years. Decisions are taken based on the majority principle.

Ms. Gisma Mou Mou
Founder/ Secretary-General

Ms. Roselyn Joseph Oduho
Director General

Ms. Esther N. Gachagua
Director for Policy and Research

Ms. Wilo Abdulle
Director of Advocacy and Strategic Engagement

Ms. Doryn Makits Ella
Deputy director of Budget and Financial Planning

Ms. Rebecca Deng
Deputy Director General

Ms. Frida Hedström
Director of Budget and Financial Planning

Ms. Adhieu N. Majok
Director for youth programs

Ms. Nasera Ali NUh
Deputy Director for youth programs – Ankara, Turkey

Ms. Suzan Grace Duku
Director of culture, sport & civil society

Ms. Jokudu Andrew
Deputy director for culture and civil society

Ms. Abuk Jervers
Director for culture and civil society
Ms. Nasra Abdalla
Secretary for information, Turkey

Ms. Nada Alwad
Secretary for information, Sudan

Ms. Mahasin Kodi
Secretary for information, Sweden

Ms. Gisma-Shaban
Information Secretary, South Sudan