The Founder of Belgium-based social enterprise, Digital African Women, Khadijat Abdulkadir, has called for increased access to skills, resources, and opportunities for women to enable their full participation in the global economy.

Abdulkadir, in a statement on Saturday, said the task requires collaboration, commitment, and a shared understanding that the progress of women is inseparable from the progress of society itself.

The Digital African Women is co-financed by the European Union with the purpose of empowering African women across Europe and Africa.

The founder spoke at the organisation’s International Women’s Day gathering, centred on the theme “Accelerate Her Power: Rights. Justice. Action,” recently held in Lagos.

She emphasised that women remain central to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges in areas such as technology, governance, education, and finance.

“No economy grows without the contribution of women. And no digital future can truly exist if half of the world’s population remains excluded. Over the past decade, this revolutionary platform has grown into a vital support system for women navigating complex economic and social environments,” she said.

According to her, many of the beneficiaries supported through the initiative represent stories of extraordinary resilience. She explained that some are women rebuilding their lives after displacement, while others are pursuing careers in fields where women remain underrepresented.

Abdulkadir further explained that through targeted training, mentorship, and access to financial support, the platform continues to create pathways for women to participate meaningfully in economic systems that have historically limited their opportunities.

She said the Lagos convening reflected this broader mission, as the programme featured a series of dialogue sessions focused on economic inclusion, leadership development, policy collaboration, and the role of digital innovation in expanding opportunities for women.