In West and Central Africa 🌍, nearly 1 in 5 girls under the age of 14 have undergone Female Genital Mutilaiton. 📢 "I know I have the strength, commitment and courage to make a difference!" - Awa tells her inspiring story and her fight against female genital mutilations.
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.
The WCA Commitment Text has been endorsed by Ministers of Education and Health from the 25 countries of the region on 6 april 2023. The full text is available here.
Data overview of adolescent and young people in WCA when it comes to education and health.
Learn more about the situation of adolescents and young people in West and Central Africa