SWEDD Africa

14/05/2026

À N’Djamena, les délégations des 7 pays du SWEDD+ échangent cette semaine sur un défi clé : comment mieux mesurer l’impact réel des campagnes de changement social et comportemental (CCSC) ?

Suivi-évaluation, qualité des données, segmentation des audiences et mesure des transformations sociales sont au cœur des travaux menés avec l’appui de l’UNFPA et de la Banque mondiale.

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In N’Djamena, delegations from the 7 SWEDD+ countries are discussing a key challenge this week: how to better measure the real impact of social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) campaigns.

Monitoring and evaluation, data quality, audience segmentation and measuring social change are at the center of discussions supported by UNFPA and the World Bank.

UNFPA TCHAD UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre World Bank Group SWEDDPlus Tchad

30/04/2026

20/04/2026

Ensemble pour Elle au Burkina Faso !!

20/04/2026

10/04/2026

The SWEDD+ First Ladies Forum closes today with a clear message: ending GBV requires more than commitments — it demands action.

Across West & Central Africa, leaders are turning political will into concrete change: stronger protection systems, survivor-centered services, and coordinated regional responses.

The momentum is here. Now, implementation begins.

UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre World Bank Africa

10/04/2026

From legal reforms to survivor-centered services and community mobilization, partners are aligning to protect women and girls and end violence.

⚖️Let’s unite to ensure policies exist that ensure every girl can thrive in a safe environment.

World Bank Group UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Welfare WAHO - OOAS

08/04/2026

Today, we move from words to action.

Zero tolerance for violence against women and girls. Zero excuses. Zero silence.

Through SWEDD+, millions of girls are already supported, protected, and in school.

But as long as one girl lives in fear, the fight continues.

Follow the Forum and the decisions driving change.


UNFPA The Gambia UNFPA West and Central Africa, UNFPA Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre bank World Bank Group

08/04/2026

Today, we open a new chapter.

The First Ladies Forum on zero tolerance to gender-based violence begins with a clear conviction: no woman, no girl should live in fear.

Through SWEDD+, millions of lives have already been transformed. But our responsibility is to go further — together.

Follow the commitments and decisions that will shape change.

Date: Wednesday, 8 – Friday, 10 April 2026

Venue: Banjul, The Gambia

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/4bXbyPZ

We are pleased to invite you to join us online for the upcoming First Ladies' Forum On Zero Tolerance For Gender-Based Violence, taking place in Banjul from 8 to 10 April 2026.

This high-level forum is cohosted under the auspices of the Office of the First Lady of the Gambia and ECOWAS.

The Forum is funded by the World Bank through ECOWAS under a global project, Sub-Saharan Women Empowerment Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+), covering 7 countries: Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Chad and Togo.

During the meeting, we will share emerging priorities, highlight ongoing initiatives, and create space for meaningful dialogue on key areas of collaboration and impact. The gathering will bring together First Ladies, partners, and distinguished stakeholders to exchange experiences and explore opportunities for strengthened engagement.

If you are unable to attend, you have the option of designating a senior representative from your organisation to participate on your behalf.

We look forward to your participation.

Please accept the expression of our distinguished greetings.

In french



Date : Mercredi 8 – Vendredi 10 avril 2026

Lieu : Banjul, Gambie

Inscription : https://bit.ly/4bXbyPZ



Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à vous inscrire à la réunion des Premières Dames, qui se tiendra à Banjul du 8 au 10 avril 2026.

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Ce forum de haut niveau est coorganisé sous les auspices du Bureau de la Première Dame de la Gambie et de la CEDEAO.
Le Forum est financé par la Banque mondiale à travers la CEDEAO dans le cadre d'un projet mondial intitulé Sub-Saharan Women Empowerment Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) couvrant 7 pays : Burkina, Gambie, Mali, Mauritanie, Sénégal, Tchad et Togo.

Si vous n’êtes pas en mesure d’y assister, vous avez la possibilité de désigner un(e) représentant(e) senior de votre organisation pour y participer en votre nom.

Dans l’attente de votre participation,

Veuillez agréer l’expression de nos salutations distinguées.

06/04/2026

SWEDD+ First Ladies Forum on Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence 8-10th April in Banjul, The Gambia