The EHW strategy represents an opportunity to build a more cohesive approach to health promotion that strengthens priorities and builds on policies and commitments already in place across member states. The ultimate aim of this is to advance a collective approach that meets the needs of learners and is feasible for delivery through the education sector. 

In West and Central Africa 🌍, between 5 & 25% of teenagers have had sex before the age of 15. 📢 "These young people who are already sexually active, we need to make available to them adequate info & services" - Hayathe's call to action to help young people to make informed choices about their health.

📢“J’aimerais que les jeunes garçons comprennent que les jeunes filles ne sont pas si différentes d’eux”. - La résilience de Joyce face aux violences basées sur le genre qu'elle a subies. 

📢 "We need to know that our questions, and all our questions, deserve answers" - Yassine warns about the consequences of taboo subjects within communities when it comes to sexual and reproductive health.

In West and Central Africa 🌍, menstrual health is still taboo. In most countries, less than 50% of women have knowledge about their fertile period. 📢 "If I had access to information, I probably would have spoken to her, and she would probably still be alive." - Juliet's powerful story.

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.