Simone YANKEY-Ouattara

African Girls & Women's Education Activist

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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’.

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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.

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

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.

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

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

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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.”

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

@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

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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.

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

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.”

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

"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

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

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

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

@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.

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

@AU_CIEFFA Rest in peace grande soeur Dr Raymonde Agossou. Tu as combattu le bon combat.

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

The @AU_CIEFFA extends its deepest condolences to the family of Dr Agossou. During her time at the Centre, she was very instrumental in its growth.

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

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

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

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

[Simone YANKEY-Ouattara @simone_yankey]

#CSW69 New York on Beijing +30. For all Women &Girls, Education is the most powerful way to empower them and ensure equality and equity!

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

A special thought to all @_AfricanUnion female colleagues who are working tirelessly for our continent.
Enjoy Your day Ladies!!