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Women, Peace, and Security Côte d’Ivoire ranks 131 out of 136 countries in the latest Global Gender Gap Index. Inequality is particularly troubling given the fragility of the sociopolitical environment and the growing evidence that women’s empowerment is critical to sustainable peace and development. Recognizing that women’s participation in promoting healing, tolerance, […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged CIV Projects on December 2, 2014.

Promoting a Culture of Peace in Schools The 2010 Presidential Elections in Côte d’Ivoire brought crisis, political unrest, and deep divisions to the once prosperous West African nation. Youth groups, especially student unions, became heavily engaged in the conflict, with many members even taking up arms. Unfortunately, armed youth violence is a common trend, not […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged CIV Projects on December 2, 2014.

La Voix de la Go “La Voix de la Go” or “The Voice of the Girl” is a project designed to reach young women, between the ages 14-19, in the communities of Abobo and Yopougon of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s largest city. It aims to encourage them to discuss issues they’re concerned about through […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged CIV Projects on December 2, 2014.