Venue: AUC Headquarters
Theme: “Prioritizing Girls and Women’s Education: A Strategy for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.”
When: July 02 – 05, 2024
Lead Child Africa’s Impactful Presence at the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls and Women’s Education
Lead Child Africa proudly participated in the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls and Women’s Education (AU-PANCOGEd1), held from July 2 – 5, 2024, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This pivotal event, organized by the African Union International Center for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU/CIEFFA), focused on “Prioritizing Girls and Women’s Education: A Strategy for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa.”
Our representation at the conference was led by Aleatanu Noela, an Edu-Innovator from the AU Youth Division under the Youth, Women, and Gender Directorate. Aleatanu Noela highlighted Lead Child Africa’s significant contributions to promoting education in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. Her insightful presentation emphasized our commitment to addressing educational disparities and fostering opportunities for girls and women in this underserved region.
Key Highlights of Lead Child Africa’s Participation:
- Valuable Networking: The conference provided an excellent platform for Lead Child Africa to connect with influential stakeholders, development partners, and advocates dedicated to advancing girls’ and women’s education. These new connections are vital for enhancing collaboration and driving impactful initiatives.
- Focused Advocacy: Aleatanu Noela spoke passionately about Lead Child Africa’s ongoing efforts and the challenges faced in promoting education in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. She underscored the importance of increased funding to expand our reach and deepen our impact in the region.
- Strategic Partnerships: Through the conference, Lead Child Africa strengthened its partnerships and explored new collaborative opportunities. This will enable us to advocate more effectively for educational equity and address critical issues such as gender-based violence and educational financing.
With the insights and partnerships gained from AU-PANCOGEd1, Lead Child Africa is poised to further its mission of advancing educational opportunities for girls and women. We are excited about the prospects of translating these discussions into meaningful actions, and we remain committed to expanding our efforts with additional resources to make an even greater impact.
For more information about AU/CIEFFA and the ongoing efforts to promote girls’ and women’s education, visit AU/CIEFFA.