On 24 July 2023, the Russian–African Women’s Forum took place in Moscow. It was jointly organised by the African International Congress, the Union of Women of Russia, and the Council for International Humanitarian Cooperation and Public Diplomacy. At the official invitation of the Forum Organising Committee, Igor Vyatkin, Vice-President of the All-Russian Police Association and Chair of its International Relations Commission, and Anastasia Andrienko, a member of the Commission, took part in the Forum.

The Forum was intended to facilitate dialogue among civil-society leaders from Russia and African countries on current issues and on the role of women in strengthening peace and friendship among peoples; in developing the economy and business; in humanitarian and charitable assistance; and in public safety. During the Forum, representatives of the All-Russian Police Association delegation discussed assistance to Russian compatriots abroad within the scope of the Association’s statutory activities and its capacities as a public organisation.

The Forum programme was substantial and productive. The event concluded with a ceremony honouring outstanding leaders of the women’s movement with certificates of distinction and other awards.