From October 8 to 12, 2024, UNESCO, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Mali, organized a training workshop in Fana to strengthen the capacities of 30 young members of civil society organizations (CSOs) in reproductive health, communication, and advocacy.
A Critical Challenge for Youth Health in Mali
While all adolescents and young people need life-saving skills to prevent and respond to issues such as gender-based violence, unintended pregnancy or HIV, this is all the more true for those in emergency situations, when risks increase significantly.
As part of its work on education in emergencies, UNESCO launched on 10 October a series of webinars aimed at building capacity and fostering knowledge exchange on the critical topic of ‘Education for health and well-being in emergencies.’
On 11 October 2024, the International Day of the Girl Child will be celebrated under the theme ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’. This theme expresses the urgency to act on the challenges girls face while highlighting the enduring hope they embody through their voices.
The 2024 International Day of the Girl theme is ‘Girls’ vision for the future’.
This year’s theme conveys both the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.
Today’s generation of girls is disproportionately affected by global crises of climate, conflict, poverty and pushback on hard won gains for human rights and gender equality. Too many girls are still denied their rights, restricting their choices and limiting their futures.
At the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Family Well-being in Rabat (29 February – 2 March 2024), a panel convened to tackle a critical next step – how to convert Africa's unprecedented political commitments around adolescent health education into tangible improvements in young people's lives.
The EHW strategy represents an opportunity to build a more cohesive approach to health promotion that strengthens priorities and builds on policies and commitments already in place across member states. The ultimate aim of this is to advance a collective approach that meets the needs of learners and is feasible for delivery through the education sector.
Learn more about the historic of the West and Central Africa Commitment for educated, healthy and thriving adolescents and young people.
It is crucial to raise awareness on the dangers of female genital mutilation!
We need access to information without judgment, all our questions deserve answers.