Call for Essays: Africa Youth Day
October 14, 2014 | Filed under:
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Shamaiki Dalton
Women account for about half of Africa’s
talent base. As a group, they have been
marginalized and their economic, social,
political and environmental contributions go
in large part unrealized, underutilized and
undervalued.
Poverty and HIV/AIDS still carry a female
face. Women’ education is often sacrifice
because of various socio-economic and
cultural reasons and women are among the
most affected by conflicts and violence.
Empowering their participation in the
community and the workforce greatly
increases economic growth, reduces
poverty, enhances societal well-being, and
helps ensure sustainable development in all
countries.
It is against this background that the
African Union Heads of State and
Government have dedicated next year,
2015, as the “Year of Women’s
Empowerment and Development towards
Africa’s Agenda 2063″. As a prelude to
these celebrations, the African Union
Commission is celebrating this year’s Africa
Youth Day under the theme: ‘Delivering on
the Potential of Africa’s Young women.’
Celebrated on the 1st of November, The
African Youth Day aims to promote an
increased recognition of youth as key
agents for social change and economic
growth in all aspects of African society.
The event also aims to contribute and
channel the youth motivation, energy and
idealism to reinforce the efforts towards
the achievement of a sustainable
development in the Africa.
To open up this discourse, the African
Union Commission invites young Africans to
submit an essay of not more than 1500
words, which identifies and makes the case
for policy measures to support the
empowerment of young women. Entries are
encouraged to be evidence-based, drawing
on experiences of the writer or other
individuals or institutions.
WORTH
Finalists will be invited to celebrate the
African Youth Day at the African Union
Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and
engage with Ministers of Youth from
across the continent. Winning essay shall
be published and presented at various
high level policy meetings in 2015.
ELIGIBILITY
1. The competition is open to young
people (18-35) from African Union
Member States.
2. Only one essay is allowed per entrant.
3. Essays should be submitted in any of
the AU languages i.e. English, French,
Portuguese and Arabic
4. Photographs and other illustrations
that enhance the article are welcome,
although these must be original to the
author and be copyright free.
5. Submission should be made to
essays@empoweryouth.today
DEADLINE: 20th October, 2014


Source
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