The First African Girls' Summit On Ending Child Marriage In Africa

The first ever African Girls Summit on ending child marriage in Africa, took place in Lusaka, Zambia on November  26th and 27th.

The Summit organized by the Department of Social Affairs of the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, held at New
Government Complex Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia.

The event aimed mainly at sharing experiences and good practices as well as challenges on ending child marriages at country, regional and international levels, particularly with countries that have already launched the AUC Campaign on ending Girls’ Child Marriage.

Ministers from member States dealing with social development issues and children affairs, Ministers of Finance, Religious and Community Leaders, youth advocates particularly women and girls affected by child marriage; Development Partners, UN Agencies, Bilateral and Multi lateral Agencies and representatives from Civil Society Organisations ( CSOs) all attended the Summit.

Nollywood A-list actress and activist, Omotola Jolade Ekeinde was also present at the event to lend her voice to the noble cause.