The 12th International Women in Education Conference took place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Edward Akufo-Addo Library in Accra, marking the event’s sixth year. Held under the theme “Another Level,” the conference was led by Stella Gyimaah Larbi and her team from Out International. It was organised in partnership with the Adenta Municipal Education Directorate.

Seventy-two women in education received citations during a surprise recognition segment. The citations were presented by Dr. Divine Eli-Cophie, Chief Operating Officer of Out International, and other team members.

“Every activity today was designed to push women educators to go another level in their careers, classrooms, and communities,” Stella Gyimaah Larbi said in her remarks.

The programme began with welcome remarks by co-host Ms. Gifty Mussey, while venue host Ms. Portia Agyeiwaa Appiah also played a key role. This was followed by a panel discussion titled “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Journey to Another Level,” which featured four educators: Ms. Rosetta Lagbo, teacher and phonics trainer at Adenta Community Kindergarten; Ms. Boateng Elizabeth of La Salem Presby Basic School; Ms. Perpetual Andoh, basic school coordinator; and Ms. Amtu Akumfi-Ameyaw, co-founder of On This Side.

Addresses were delivered by Ms. Gifty Mussey, Municipal Director of Education for Adenta, on “Moving to Another Level: A District Director’s Perspective,” and by Dr. Mrs. Mavis Leonards on “Another Level with Your Mental Health and Looks.” A question-and-answer session followed.

Breakout sessions covered career elevation strategies, turning teaching expertise into a side business, book publishing and importation, innovative teaching with Canva, and mentorship through social media. Facilitators included Mrs. Akua Bema Anarfi, Dr. Mrs. Mavis Leonards, Jeremiah Seth Oduro, and Anthonia Senam.

Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice Chair of the Public Services Commission, delivered the keynote address on the theme “Another Level.” Drawing on lessons from her book 100 Career Nuggets – Keeping It Punchy, she encouraged participants to reflect on what success truly means at every stage of their careers.

The event also unveiled the fourth edition of Outstanding Teacher Magazine, with Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng featured on the cover.

The conference ended with a call to action and the outline of an “Another Level Vision Plan” for women in education.