Advocacy

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

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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, […]

By Shem Osomo

Knowledge Management Officer, FAWE

In today’s digital era, African children are increasingly exposed to the vast opportunities and challenges that the online world presents. As we commemorate the Day of the African Child […]