In West and Central Africa 🌍, nearly 1 in 10 ♀️ aged 18–29 years old experienced sexual violence by age 18. 📢“If we want to make a change, we need governments to also take action.” - Chindima speaks out to fight against sexual violence. 

Learn more about the historic of the West and Central Africa Commitment for educated, healthy and thriving adolescents and young people. 

The WCA Commitment Text has been endorsed by Ministers of Education and Health from the 25 countries of the region on 6 april 2023. The full text is available here. 

Young people of West and Central Africa speak up ! With a growing population of adolescents and youth in the region, there is an opportunity to reap an unprecedented demographic dividend if they are educated, healthy and employed. However, major obstacles remain and must be overcome to achieve this, such as gender-based violence, HIV, child marriage and early and unintended pregnancies. It is time to act!

Data overview of adolescent and young people in WCA when it comes to education and health. 

Learn more about the situation of adolescents and young people in West and Central Africa

Watch this video to find out more about the situation of adolescents and young people in West and Central Africa!