Why Focus on Women and Girls of African Descent?




Women and girls of African descent continue to face multiple and overlapping forms of discrimination, manifesting in higher rates of poverty (SDG 1), barriers to education (SDG 4), limited access to quality healthcare (SDG 3), and underrepresentation in decision-making (SDG 5, SDG 10, SDG 16). Despite these injustices, their resilience shines through. From grassroots organizing to professional excellence, their contributions are shaping communities, economies, and cultures. They are not just beneficiaries of development, they are leaders of it.

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