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African Union CIEFFA Hosts 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girls & Women's Education in Rwanda

Strategic Insights

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The African Union CIEFFA recently hosted the 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girls' & Women's Education in Kigali, Rwanda, from December 1st to 4th, 2022. The workshop, themed "Girls and women's education, and climate change: connecting the dots to build sustainable and resilient communities," aimed to capacitate young African women and men to advocate for girls and women's education in their countries and local communities. Over 40 African Union member states were represented, with participants from various backgrounds, including youth, traditional leaders, and officials from the Ministry of Education, Rwanda.

Key Takeaways:

  • The African Union CIEFFA has been convening young African women and men as advocates for girls and women's education since 2017, with the annual capacity-building program selecting exceptional youth from over 4,500 applicants across Africa and the diaspora.
  • This year's workshop was unique in including traditional and religious leaders championing girls' education in their communities.
  • The Republic of Rwanda hosted the workshop and expressed appreciation for the opportunity, with the Ministry of Education committing to share best practices andOpening its doors to those who wish to learn and share ideas.
  • Rwanda invested in investing in girls' education as a key driver in bridging existing gaps in education, providing resilient and sustainable communities.
  • Participants were capacitated by experts on advocacy and leadership skills to promote girls' and women's education, aiming to build a community of champions of education at national and community levels, especially in the context of climate change.

Statistics:

  • Over 40 African Union member states were represented at the workshop.
  • More than 4,500 applicants were considered for the exceptional youth selected for the capacity-building program.
  • Rwanda has a strong commitment to gender equality across various domains, including education, financial inclusion, and equity.
  • Africa has a significant gap in girls' education, with efforts like this workshop aimed at bridging these gaps and promoting sustainable and resilient communities.

Sources:

  • African Union CIEFFA's website, accessed at http://www.cieffa.org
  • AllAfrica Global Media, accessed at allAfrica.com

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