Africa is coming together again for girls’ & women’s education.
Delegates from across the continent and beyond will gather in Bujumbura, Burundi, for #PANCOGED2
🗓️ 02–04 July 2026
Registration closes on June 07. Register now to attend in person or online: https://t.co/YAefneVPlT
The @AU_CIEFFA extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the 16 girls lost in the Utumishi Girls Academy fire in Kenya
Our thoughts are with the bereaved families & we wish a swift recovery to the 79 injured
It is a stark reminder of the need for safe learning environments
Women make up only 10% of #STEM students in many African countries. Socio-cultural norms and limited mentorship keep widening the gap. Governments must boost reforms and expand programmes that expose girls early to real‑world tech applications.
#AfricaEducatesHer#STEAMforGirls
AU CIEFFA participated & engaged in discussions on edu't for Sustainable Futures during the 2025 International Women’s #Peace Conference hosted by #IWPG in Cheongju, South Korea from Sept 17 - 19. It was themed, ‘Beyond Conflict: #Women’s #leadership towards hope & recovery’.
The @AU_CIEFFA delegation, led by @simone_yankey, CIEFFA Coordinator, met with key stakeholders to discuss intra continental partnerships in advancing education for girls and women for peaceful communities.
The gathering was attended by over 800 participants from 44 countries.
Congratulations to Selina Nkoile , Executive Director of the Nashipai Maasai Community as one of the two international winners of the Unesco Prize for Girls & Women's Education.
During the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the UNESCO Prize for Girls & Women's Education in Beijing, China, as the African Juror of the International Jury of the Prize
5/6 Trainees will gain skills to identify, prevent & address SRGBV.
Prof. Jean Koulidiati, Rector of the @PAU, stated the role of collective responsibility: “If we all take responsibility & give violence prevention the priority it deserves, we can turn risks into opportunities.”
@AU_CIEFFA Congratulations to Cameroon for launching the continental Campaign #Africaeducatesher. Girls and Women’s quality education in our continent is key to achieve the Africa we want by 2063
6/6 - During the opening, @simone_yankey, officially presented the award trophy to the Cameroonian authorities in recognition of their efforts in launching the #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign in the country.
2/6 The workshop convenes educators from over 20 AU Member States.
While opening the meeting, the Coordinator of @AU_CIEFFA, @simone_yankey underscored, "This training goes beyond prevention, it provides tools to ensure safety & offer psychosocial support to learners & teachers.”
"We now have an instrument that sets us on a path where countries can have country-specific legislation in tackling #VAWG in the cyber sphere" ~ @medkimbugwe on the #AUEVAWGConvention and the need to #RatifyAUCEVAWG!
The full legal text is available ➡️https://t.co/gClttYEHHH
The Training on Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning is currently running in Madagascar for @AU_CIEFFA Focal Points within Ministries of Education and Ministries of Gender. This is an opportunity to thank the EAGER World Bank project supporting this Capacity building event
@AU_CIEFFA@GirlsNotBrides@AncefaRegional Strengthening advocacy on girl's education through strong CSOs'participation as key actors to advance global, continental, regional, and national commitments.
13 March 2025, I had the opportunity to moderate the 2nd round table at the side event on the margins of #CSW69 on 30 years after Beijing. An event held at the African Union permanent Mission in New York jointly organised by the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire & African Union #CIEFFA
30 ans apres Beijing, Quel bilan sur l'autonomisation des Femmes en Côte d'Ivoire: L'Union africaine Cieffa apporte sa réponse sur l'éducation des filles et des femmes à travers la Campagne #Africaeducatesher .Merci à Dr Fatoumata Traore et surtout à la Ministre #Nasseneba Toure