The goal of achieving gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls in Africa is an ongoing struggle. Not only as a fundamental human right Gender equality is also a necessary foundation for a prosperous, peaceful, and sustainable world. Providing women and girls with equal rights to access, medical care, education, decent work, and …
The west African region surmounts one-third of the total global primary school-aged children and about one-fifth of lower secondary-age children currently out of school. Children and adolescents who are caught up in humanitarian emergencies are particularly vulnerable to missing out on schooling or completely dropping out of school. This region also falls behind in gender …
Education is like a seed. Its real value comes when it is offered to those who cannot afford it and for this right to flourish and grow, the best conditions are needed. Education must be accessible to all; it must be of the best quality. And it should not be seen as a privilege to …
EDUCATION IS NOT A PRIVILEGE. IT IS A HUMAN RIGHT. Read More »
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION We live in a world facing huge social challenges, and as young people learn about citizenship, they need practical opportunities to experience citizenship, responsibilities and rights. The youths are at the center of absolute strength while being young. They think big, hope for the best and look forward to a better …
More than half of Africa’s population, about 700 million people, are under the age of 25, and most are denied decent education or training.Around 300 million of the 350 million school-age children and youth are not on track to reach minimum levels of secondary school skills, according to estimates made by the Education Commission, whose …
