Commissioner, Gender and Women Affairs, Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development, UGANDA

Dr. Angela Nakafeero is a seasoned gender equality advocate and public-sector leader, currently serving as Commissioner for Gender and Women Affairs at Uganda’s Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development. In this role, she provides strategic leadership on policies and programs that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment nationwide.

Previously, she served at the Ministry of Education and Sports as a Gender Technical Advisor and Technical Advisor on Ending Violence Against Children in Schools from 2013 to 2019. During this period, she played a pivotal role in strengthening gender-responsive education systems and promoting safe, inclusive learning environments for children.

At the continental level, Dr. Nakafeero has demonstrated strong leadership within the African Union architecture. She served for four years (2020–2024) as Chair of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (AU STC GEWE – Experts), and currently serves as Rapporteur for the 2024–2026 term.

Dr. Nakafeero is also a member of the Global Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network, the International Advisory Group for None in Three (NI3), the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), and the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET). She remains deeply committed to advancing gender equality and transforming systems to empower women and girls.