The Girls Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Center for Gender and Advocacy at the University of Ghana and other partners, proudly hosted the launch of the #AfricaEducatesHer phase II Campaign, a strategic advocacy platform aimed at promoting girls’ education, particularly in STEM fields.
The campaign’s launch marked a significant milestone in the efforts to secure the educational rights of every African girl, especially those in emergencies, hard-to-reach communities, and marginalized circumstances.
The event featured thought-provoking presentations from Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana and chairperson for the event , Prof. Smile Dzisi, Deputy DG (Management Service) of the GES and the Guest Speaker Prof. Nana Ama Brown Klutse, Ag. CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency in Ghana.
A dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Mrs. Rhoda Enchil, Programme Officer at UNICEF Ghana, featured diverse perspectives on promoting girls’ participation in STEM education.
The #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign is a call to action for collective commitment to securing the educational rights of every African girl. The campaign’s success will depend on the collaboration and efforts of all stakeholders
The #AfricaEducatesHer Campaign was first launched by the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) in 2020 in response to the devastating disruptions caused by COVID-19 on education systems across Africa.