The International Women in Education Conference 2025 opened on Thursday, 27 November 2025, at Odorkor CAC, celebrating women’s leadership, innovation, and resilience under the theme “Keep Moving.”
Organised by OUT INTERNATIONAL, the annual conference—formerly the Women in the Classroom Conference—has since 2020 brought together educators, policymakers, and change-makers committed to advancing gender equality in education.
This year’s edition featured an outstanding lineup of speakers, including Keishia Thorpe, Global Teacher Prize Winner 2021 and US Teacher Hall of Fame inductee; Dr (Mrs) Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice Chairman of the Public Services Commission; Mrs Mavis Leonards, CEO of Genescis/Global Sky Limited; Mr Ibrahim Mumuni; Dr Afua Boatemaa Yakohene from the Legon Centre for International Affairs; and several municipal directors of education.
Notable attendees included Justine Mauda Afia A., Agnes Afra Sackitey, Princess R. Anni Idriss, Anthonia Senam Fesu, Abigail Boakye (Best Differentiated Learning Facilitator, Ghana Teacher Prize 2025), Sabina Ferguson-Haizel (1st Runner-up, Ghana Teacher Prize 2025), Perpetual Andoh, among others. The event was convened by Gyimaah Larbi.
Participants engaged in panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops, and leadership sessions designed to empower women professionally and encourage independence beyond the classroom.
Speaking on the purpose of the event, Dr Divine Eli-Cophie, COO of OUT INTERNATIONAL, said the goal is to help teachers “move beyond static roles” and stay relevant in an evolving world. CEO Stella Gyimaah Larbi added that the conference provides space for women to unite, collaborate, and grow holistically.
A major highlight came from Keishia Thorpe, who urged teachers to embrace digital technology to build their brand, share their classroom impact, and create income opportunities. “If we don’t showcase what we know, no one will know,” she emphasised.
Dr Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng, attending the conference for the fifth time as keynote speaker, encouraged teachers to keep advancing, networking, and positioning themselves as visible role models.
Mrs Mavis Leonards also challenged educators to earn holistically by turning their skills—such as lesson notes, storytelling, reading clubs, or tutoring—into income-generating ventures, reminding them not to remain static in a rapidly changing world.
The event climaxed with the presentation of certificates to teachers in recognition of their outstanding contributions. The conference also honoured Keishia Thorpe as Woman of the Year for the 2025 edition, celebrating her global achievements and impact as a Jamaican-born US educator.
With its inspiring conversations and practical insights, #IWIECON25 once again underscored the powerful role women play in transforming education and strengthening communities.
