The African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) and the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) co-hosted a high-level side event during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. The event, titled "Advancing Girls’ Education for Peace in Africa," focused on the critical link between educating girls and fostering sustainable peace and development on the continent.
Speakers emphasized that investing in girls' education is a strategic imperative for conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The discussion highlighted how educated women are more likely to participate in peace processes, promote social cohesion, and raise the next generation with values of tolerance and non-violence. The event served as a platform to share best practices and advocate for increased political and financial commitment to this cause.
The collaboration between AU CIEFFA, a specialized agency of the African Union, and IWPG, a global NGO with UN ECOSOC consultative status, underscores a multi-stakeholder approach to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality). The side event aligned with the CSW70's priority theme of accelerating gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
