Africa is home to 145 million adolescent girls today - a number projected to represent one-third of the world¡¯s adolescent girls by 2050. Investing in the potential of adolescent girls is crucial for the continent¡¯s future. Yet, half of 15- to 19-year-old girls in Africa are out of school, married, or have children, highlighting the urgent need for action.
On November 21, the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, in partnership with the Center for Global Development (CGD) and the Population Council, will launch a new report ¡°¡±, offering a road map for change.
The discussion will bring together policy makers, youth representatives, private sector leaders, practitioners, and researchers to share insights and priority actions to set adolescent girls on the path to prosperity, positioning them as key drivers of Africa's future.
- Overview
- SPEAKERS
- RELATED
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET - 5:30pm to 7:00pm GMT
Location: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433
Room: MC 4-800
- Rindra Hasimbelo Rabarinirinarison,
- Romuald Wadagni,
- Rana Hajjeh, President,
- Mary-Ann Etiebet, President & CEO, and Board Member,
- Ramatu Bangura, Founding Director, and Co-CEO,
- Marieme Esther Dassanou, Director, Gender Programs,
- Kehinde Ajayi, Senior Fellow & Director of Gender Equality and Inclusion Program,
- Safiya, Student, Nigeria
- Ousmane Diagana, Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
- Victoria Kwakwa, Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
- Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for Africa Region, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
- Estelle Koussoub¨¦, Senior Economist,
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET
Location: Washington, DC