Girl Power Afrique is a social impact online community born out of a deep concern for the unique challenges faced by African women and their untapped potential. Its primary objective is not only to connect African women with personal and career development opportunities but also to foster a sense of unity and sisterhood among them. At GPA, our mission is to empower, fortify, and support one another, relying on the strength of partnerships to achieve these goals. Membership is open and accessible to all girls and women in Africa, aged 15 and above. OUR MISSION 1. Building a Robust Network and Sisterhood: We endeavour to create a vast network and a strong sense of sisterhood among African women. 2. Providing free sexual and reproductive health education to adolescent girls and women through community activities, email newsletters and virtual events. 3. Connecting Members to Development Opportunities: By partnering with women-focused organizations in fields such as healthcare, education, technology, ICT, and STEM, we aim to connect our members to opportunities for skill acquisition and career development. This includes offering support for career transitions. 4. Facilitating Access to Global Opportunities: We will alert our members to global job openings, fellowships, internships, scholarships, and other opportunities that can help advance their careers. 5. Providing a Support System: GPA will serve as a supportive community where members can lean on each other during their personal and professional journeys. 6. Raising Awareness: We are committed to increasing awareness about the challenges facing African women, particularly in sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and gender inequality.
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🥺At the current rate child marriage will not be eradicated until 2092. We must #EndChildMarriage now - it's a violation of human rights. 👉 Learn more in the 2024 Gender Snapshot report from UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: https://lnkd.in/d-icJd5v #GenderData #SDG5 #GlobalGoals
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📢 Join Us for a Live Session on Reproductive Tract Infections. 📢 We are excited to invite you to the forthcoming Instagram Live session hosted by the *Disinfect HER Initiative*. Join us as we delve into the topic "Psychological Impact of RTIs on Women" with our esteemed guest speaker, Ogechi Vinaprisca Ikhuoria, GradAPH, a Nigerian SRHR Advocate and Executive Director at Girl Power Afrique. Date: 27th October Time: 7 PM Venue: Instagram Live (https://lnkd.in/dSvcE8MS) Participants will gain valuable insights into reproductive health, the prevention and management of RTIs, and actionable steps to promote personal well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage!
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Men and boys have much to gain from a world that has greater #GenderEquality. This is because patriarchal social norms can: ❌Harm men’s physical and emotional wellbeing ❌Fuel gender wage gaps, violence against women and more. Men and boys can push for gender equality by: ✅Challenging harmful narratives that promote dominance and control over women. ✅Taking active roles in domestic labour and caregiving. ✅Embracing vulnerability in their emotional lives. Our explainer: https://lnkd.in/dPF9pN-V
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Dynamic Communication & Operations Executive | Bridging Media, Community Engagement, and Sustainability | Champion of Innovative Solutions in Media and Agrifood
Aaah I had to share this !! I am thrilled to have participated in an insightful virtual workshop on SRHR policy advocacy, hosted by Girl Power Afrique. The session provided a deeper understanding of advocacy strategies not only within Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), from advancing comprehensive SRHR education to addressing the need for increased support services, it’s clear that collective action and advocacy are key to ensuring sustainable change. Looking forward to applying these learnings to contribute toward a more equitable and informed future for all. It highlighted the progress made in shaping policies while underscoring the gaps that still exist, requiring sustained advocacy across not only in SRHR but also in other critical areas such as education, gender equality, and economic empowerment, shedding light on both the progress being made and the critical gaps that still require urgent attention. Excited to channel these learnings into efforts that push for inclusive, transformative policies that uplift communities and promote equity across the board. #SRHR #PolicyAdvocacy #GirlPowerAfrique #GenderEquality #Education #EconomicEmpowerment #InclusivePolicy #AdvocacyForAll"
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Dynamic Communication & Operations Executive | Bridging Media, Community Engagement, and Sustainability | Champion of Innovative Solutions in Media and Agrifood
Aaah I had to share this !! I am thrilled to have participated in an insightful virtual workshop on SRHR policy advocacy, hosted by Girl Power Afrique. The session provided a deeper understanding of advocacy strategies not only within Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), from advancing comprehensive SRHR education to addressing the need for increased support services, it’s clear that collective action and advocacy are key to ensuring sustainable change. Looking forward to applying these learnings to contribute toward a more equitable and informed future for all. It highlighted the progress made in shaping policies while underscoring the gaps that still exist, requiring sustained advocacy across not only in SRHR but also in other critical areas such as education, gender equality, and economic empowerment, shedding light on both the progress being made and the critical gaps that still require urgent attention. Excited to channel these learnings into efforts that push for inclusive, transformative policies that uplift communities and promote equity across the board. #SRHR #PolicyAdvocacy #GirlPowerAfrique #GenderEquality #Education #EconomicEmpowerment #InclusivePolicy #AdvocacyForAll"
'Girls' Vision for the Future'🌸 At Girl Power Afrique, we believe that when girls have control over their reproductive health, they gain the power to shape their own futures. ✨Let's stand together for gender equality and give every girl this power. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #EmpowerGirls #GirlPowerAfrique
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I am sorry to see that despite years of talk, gender inequality is on full display in the United Nations General Assembly Hall during #UNGA. Less than 10% of speakers during this week’s General Debate are women. This is unacceptable – especially when we know gender equality delivers for peace, sustainable development, climate action and much more. That is precisely why we took targeted measures to achieve gender parity among United Nations senior leadership. It’s doable. I call on male-dominated political and economic establishments around the world to do it.
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Women's leadership is needed more than ever as world leaders make decisions on major global challenges. The Platform of #WomenLeaders met at #UNGA where year after year we continue to hear “Her Excellency” far fewer times than "His Excellency". Representation matters. 🎤 Read the speech by UN Women Executive Director: https://lnkd.in/gG-sjecd 📺Catch-up on the event: https://lnkd.in/gHhU4tW7 #Beijing30
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I am pleased to announce that I participated in Girl Power Afrique's Virtual Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy Advocacy. Over 3 impactful days, I gained valuable skills and insights in: •Introduction to policy advocacy (Day 1) •Engaging policymakers effectively (Day 2) •Creating impactful campaigns (Day 3) This experience has enhanced my ability to drive meaningful change in Sexual Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy. I’m eager to apply these skills to making a lasting impact. Girl Power Afrique #Advocacy #SexualReproductiveHealthPolicy #GirlPowerAfrique #PolicyMakers
Workshop Success! 👏 👏 🔥 We are excited to announce the successful conclusion of our 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!🎉 Over three days, we empowered young people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for SRH policy changes across Africa. 𝙺𝚎𝚢 𝙷𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙸𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚙: ✨Increased confidence in SRH policy advocacy ✨Improved understanding of policy advocacy strategies ✨Overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants Read the full impact report here: https://lnkd.in/d9hC7pPS We are proud of what we’ve accomplished and look forward to organizing more impactful programs. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and made this workshop a success! #SRH #PolicyAdvocacy #YouthEmpowerment #ImpactReport #HealthAdvocacy