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Research states that nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. These staggering statistic paints a grim picture of how we perceive, hold and value women in the society the […]

By Yadicon Njie-Eribo, National Chapter Coordinator, FAWE Gambia

In the Gambia 8 out of 10 girls under- go Female Genital Mutilation Cutting (FGM/C), throughout their lives this rite affects them in a myriad of way. […]

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We are a few days away from the 1^st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls and Women’s Education (AU-PANCOGEd1). The conference will bring together all key voices on girls and women’s […]

By Martha Muhwezi

Executive Director FAWE Africa

Amidst the recent announcement of school closure in Kenya following the devastating floods, it’s evident that climate change-induced disasters pose significant challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations like girls and […]

Youth activist Cecelia (21) from Malawi noticed at a young age that sexual health, relationships and rights are hardly talked about in her country. When she herself had questions, no one was there to […]

Child marriage, female genital mutilation, sexual abuse. 22-year-old Margaret from Kenya sees the consequences of this in her environment every day. That is why, as a youth activist, she is committed to the rights […]

By Shem Osomo,

Knowledge Management Officer

Introduction:

In a world faced with complex environmental challenges, the passion, energy, and determination of today’s youth are emerging as a driving force for positive change. As the International Youth Day […]

FAWE participated in the Women Deliver Conference 2023 that was hosted in Kigali, Rwanda from 17^th-20^th July 2023. Our Executive Director Martha R L Muhwezi, Deputy Executive Director Teresa Omondi-Adeitan, and three program officers, […]