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About Africa’s Women's Day Awareness Celebration 2024:
About Africa’s Women's Day Awareness Celebration 2024:
How much do you know about Climate Change and its effects?
Aligning with the Pan African Women’s Organization’s (PAWO) theme, “Invest in Education: Securing the Future of Women and Girls in Africa.” We recognize education's transformative power in empowering women and girls, shaping their future, and fostering a sustainable continent. This complements the African Union's 2024 Year of Education theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa.” Thus, our theme for 2024, "Invest in Education for Climate Resilience: Celebrating African Women Leading the Climate Change Revolution," underscores the essential intersection between Education and Climate Resilience, highlighting the significant contributions of African Women in leading Climate Change Awareness and Action.
Education and Climate Resilience:
Human activities have drastically altered the environment, threatening our planet’s ability to sustain life. Climate change necessitates immediate and decisive action. The COP28 conference, held last year in the UAE, highlighted the pressing global imperative to address this critical issue. In response to this urgency, the African Union has taken significant strides by formulating the ‘Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) which delineates principles, priorities, and action areas for fostering enhanced climate cooperation and long-term, climate-resilient development. It aims to aid the most vulnerable communities and groups, addressing their specific challenges in responding to the adverse impacts of climate change. It also underscores the significance of social inclusion, recognizing the essential roles played by African women, youth, and Indigenous People as catalysts for change in shaping and propelling climate responses across various levels.
The importance of educating every African girl and woman with knowledge about issues that affect their life, well-being, and environment cannot be overstated. Climate change poses significant threats to food security, water resources, health, and livelihoods across the continent prompting a crucial need for heightened awareness. Hence, educating women and girls about these impacts and empowering them with the tools to take action fosters a generation of leaders who can drive innovative solutions and sustainable practices.
Several key guiding principles of the African Union’s Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan emphasize the commitment to Leave no one behind and ensure that the initiative is African-led and African-owned. Hence, Africa's Women's Day Awareness team has undertaken the significant responsibility of shedding light on this paramount issue for this year's awareness celebration.
Objectives for Africa’s Women’s Day Awareness Celebration 2024:
Using the powerful tool of technology, our objectives are to:
Raise awareness about Africa’s Women’s Day.
Highlight African women’s contributions to climate change awareness and action.
Promote education's role in building climate resilience.
Celebrate African women’s leadership in sustainable practices.
Share stories, knowledge, and best practices related to climate resilience and education.
Encourage investment in education by raising funds for The Muthoni Gachanja Likimani Foundation.
Our commitment aligns with the United Nations SDG4 and the African Union's Agenda 2063 goals 4,7 and 17, promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and gender equality. By harmonizing our voices with those of exceptional African women in this realm, we aim to enhance awareness about the current climate situation and facilitate impactful conversations that provide a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities associated with this critical issue, thereby educating more Africans on measures to fortify our climate resilience with the assurance that this will galvanize greater numbers of Africans to undertake meaningful actions.
Activities for Africa’s Women’s Day Awareness Celebration 2024:
Throughout the Awareness month of July, 2024, from the 1st to the 31st, we will illuminate the collective influence wielded by 31 African women, highlighting their contributions to fostering climate resilience and promoting sustainable practices. In a world grappling for solutions, these women epitomize the resilience and ingenuity deeply embedded in African heritage. The main virtual event will be on July 31st, featuring:
A Webinar: With Keynote Speakers
Storytelling Sessions: Highlighting personal stories of African women leading climate resilience efforts.
Networking Opportunities: Connecting participants with key figures in climate action and education.
Expected Outcomes:
Increased awareness of the role of African women in climate change leadership.
Enhanced understanding of education’s importance in building climate resilience.
Greater investment in education initiatives empowering women and girls.
Strengthened networks and collaborations among stakeholders in climate action and education.
Inspiring stories of African women leading the climate change revolution, motivating broader participation in climate change action.
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Why should you attend Africa's Women's Day Awareness Virtual Celebration 2024?
Given the distinctive context of our African heritage and the significant roles played by African women throughout history, it is crucial to increase awareness about Africa's Women's Day and commemorate its significance, as it presents a valuable opportunity to acknowledge and honor the contributions of African women, as well as an avenue to keep ourselves informed and inspired! Will you not consider being a part of this momentous occasion?
We invite you to join us in this celebration!
Registration is free! So bring your family, friends, colleagues, and social media community to register, and celebrate with us!
The virtual event broadcasting platform is Zoom. We will also stream live on other social media platforms!
With your registration, you will be receiving exciting and “must-know” updates including an updated list of speakers at the event and the final program.
Our updates are designed to help you learn more, not just about the event but also about the incredible women we spotlight as well as important facts about our African history.
Click on the "Register" button below to be part of this historic event
Wondering What's Next?
While waiting for July 31st you can do the following to help us raise more awareness of Africa's Women's Day.
Below are some effortless things you can do:
Register and share the registration link with your network
Register a friend/family member every day
Follow us on all social media platforms for daily updates;
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Join us on this inspiring journey, Let us, as a collective, aspire to cultivate a future firmly rooted in sustainable practices and a shared commitment to our continent and our planet! Let's Take Action!
Help us raise more awareness by sharing our information and using these Hashtags:
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Your highly dedicated Africa’s Women's Day Awareness - Raising Team
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