On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, a high-level event focused on education financing took place at the UN headquarters in New York on September 23. The meeting, part of the Global Partnership for Education's (GPE) "Multiply Possibility" campaign, was co-organized by the permanent missions of Italy and Nigeria to the UN, in partnership with the GPE. The event brought together several heads of state, ministers, international organization officials, development bank representatives, civil society actors, philanthropic foundations, and private sector stakeholders.
The objective of the meeting was to strengthen international mobilization in favor of education and gather necessary resources to support education systems in 90 low-income countries. At the end of the mobilization, $3.5 billion was announced in favor of education, with the ambition of improving learning conditions for around 750 million children worldwide. Former DRC Senator Francine Muyumba was among the personalities present at the event. According to her communication cell, her participation demonstrates her continued engagement on issues related to education, youth, women's leadership, peace, and development.
Muyumba also participated in a high-level meeting with women leaders and politicians from different regions of the world, focusing on issues related to peace, security, and women's leadership. She also attended "Unstoppable Africa," which focused on the development prospects of the African continent, as well as the "Concordia Annual Summit," where she participated in several sessions and exchanges. Other meetings with women leaders from Nordic countries and several high-level meetings were also on her agenda in New York.
Through this series of activities, Francine Muyumba aims to continue her involvement in international debates on education, women's participation in public life, peace, and Africa's development prospects. Her presence in New York is part of her continued commitment to different international frameworks addressing the challenges facing the African continent and its youth. The GPE's "Multiply Possibility" campaign, launched during the 81st UN General Assembly, is seen as a pivotal moment in the global effort to ensure quality education for children worldwide.
The campaign seeks to guarantee a quality education for children worldwide and lay the foundations for a more stable and prosperous future. Muyumba's participation in the event underscores the importance of education and women's leadership in achieving these goals. Her engagement in international debates on these issues demonstrates her commitment to promoting positive change.
The event was co-organized by the permanent missions of Italy and Nigeria to the UN, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges. The GPE's efforts to mobilize resources for education have garnered significant support, with $3.5 billion announced during the event. This funding will help support education systems in 90 low-income countries.
Muyumba's participation in the event reflects her continued dedication to promoting education, women's leadership, and development in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. Her presence at the UN General Assembly highlights the importance of international cooperation and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
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- Former DRC Senator Francine Muyumba participates in high-level education and women's leadership discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York.
