The Prefect of Bocanda, Koné Kinan Christelle, has urged education stakeholders and community leaders to intensify efforts to combat school pregnancies. This appeal was made during a ceremony honoring the national emblem at the modern high school in Bocanda on October 5, 2026. The prefect highlighted the significant negative impacts of school pregnancies on the educational, economic, and social well-being of pregnant students.
According to the prefect, school pregnancies often lead to the interruption or permanent abandonment of studies, stigmatization of young mothers, and rejection by families and society. This situation perpetuates cycles of economic vulnerability, as dropping out of school limits access to qualified employment. The prefect emphasized that protecting young girls is a collective responsibility and called for effective vigilance and guidance.
The prefect advised young girls to focus on their studies and preserve their future. She encouraged them to work hard, as their future is in their hands, and to prioritize their education. The prefect also urged teachers, school administrators, parents' associations, and traditional and religious authorities to get involved in sensitizing young girls to avoid this scourge that threatens their schooling and future.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, the modern high school in Bocanda recorded 32 declared cases of school pregnancies. The prefect's call to action aims to address this issue and ensure that young girls can complete their education without interruption. Education stakeholders and community leaders are expected to play a crucial role in this effort.
The prefect's remarks underscore the importance of collective action in preventing school pregnancies and promoting girls' education. By working together, stakeholders can help young girls make informed choices about their education and future. The prefect's message emphasizes that every individual has a role to play in protecting and guiding young girls.
The ceremony at the modern high school in Bocanda was an opportunity for the prefect to engage with education stakeholders and community leaders on this critical issue. The prefect's appeal is expected to resonate with stakeholders and inspire action to combat school pregnancies. By addressing this issue, Côte d'Ivoire can work towards ensuring that all students have access to quality education.
The fight against school pregnancies requires a comprehensive approach that involves education stakeholders, community leaders, and families. The prefect's call to action is a step towards creating a supportive environment that enables young girls to complete their education and achieve their full potential. Key efforts will focus on sensitization, guidance, and support for young girls.
Key points
- Côte d'Ivoire's Prefect of Bocanda urges education stakeholders to combat school pregnancies.
- School pregnancies have significant negative impacts on students' educational, economic, and social well-being.
- Collective action is necessary to prevent school pregnancies and promote girls' education.
