African Union Development Agency and Women for Women International announce partnership to advance women’s economic independence in Africa
The African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and Women for Women International (WfWI) will announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing women’s economic independence and addressing Gender-Based Violence across Africa. Violent conflict costs the continent an estimated USD 18 billion per year through military spending, lost productivity, and the cost of humanitarian crises. Relief and recovery efforts often focus on food and basic supplies with limited access to economic recovery, especially for women. Meanwhile, nearly 38% of women in Africa have experienced physical or sexual violence. Evidence indicates that investing in women’s social and economic empowerment leads to a measurable reduction in local conflict and increased economic prosperity. AUDA-NEPAD’s African Women’s Empowerment Program has been at the f...
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