Tunisia has been commended by the African Union for its progress in implementing the initiative for financial and economic inclusion of women and youth. This recognition is a testament to the country's national efforts in empowering women economically, supporting women's entrepreneurship, and promoting their participation in economic activities. The acknowledgment was made during the second edition of the "Igomin" dialogue on gender equality and women's empowerment, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The African Union's recognition of Tunisia's efforts is reflected in its national program, "Raiedat," which aims to support the creation and development of women's projects, facilitate access to funding sources, and promote women's economic independence. The program has contributed to the creation of over 10,000 high-quality jobs. This initiative is part of Tunisia's broader strategy to promote gender equality and align with the African Union's goals of enhancing financial and economic inclusion for women and youth.
The "Igomin" dialogue, organized by the African Union Commission, brought together over 250 participants, including ministers and experts. The event, co-organized with the World Bank, focused on promoting women's economic empowerment and youth participation in development. The African Union's initiative aims to mobilize $100 billion to support 10 million African women and youth by 2030.
Tunisia was awarded alongside Algeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, and Botswana for their national policies supporting economic and social empowerment. This recognition highlights the country's commitment to promoting women's economic participation and youth engagement in development.
The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Older Adults announced the award on its Facebook page, emphasizing the significance of this recognition for Tunisia's experience in women's economic empowerment. The ministry's efforts focus on promoting women's entrepreneurship, supporting women's projects, and enhancing their economic independence.
The African Union's award acknowledges Tunisia's progress in implementing policies and programs that support women's economic empowerment and youth participation. This recognition is expected to encourage other countries to adopt similar initiatives and promote gender equality and youth empowerment.
The award ceremony took place during a critical period when Tunisia is pushing forward with its development agenda, focusing on creating wealth and stimulating investment. The country's efforts to promote women's economic empowerment and youth participation align with its broader development goals and commitment to achieving the African Union's objectives.
Key points
- Tunisia recognized for efforts in empowering women economically and promoting youth participation
- African Union's initiative aims to mobilize $100 billion to support 10 million African women and youth by 2030
- Tunisia awarded alongside six other countries for national policies supporting economic and social empowerment
