Gender Equality and Inclusive Education Task Team (GENIE)
Who we are
The WCA-RCG4 Gender Equality and Inclusive Education Task Team (GENIE) supports the RCG4 in its aim to enhance regional dialogue and to contribute to the implementation of the Education 2030 agenda in all countries of the West and Central African region, specifically regarding target 4.5 of the SDG4 “eliminating gender disparities in education and ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous people and children in vulnerable situations”.&Բ;
To contribute to promoting gender equality and inclusive education in West and Central Africa, the task team engages in a set of activities that build upon its member organisations’ broad knowledge on and experience in gender equality and inclusive education in the region.
Its members include:
Co-leads: Sightsavers, UNICEF
Active Members: EDUCO, FAWE, Humanity and Inclusion, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Plan International, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNICEF; UNGEI
Consulting Members: Codesria, GPE, UNFPA
What we do
The group capitalizes its expertise to feed into existing national education programmes and sector plans, inspire new programming and advocate for gender equality and inclusive education. Ultimately this aims to support governments in to developing and strengthening education systems that will guarantee a quality education for all children.
Share and capitalize knowledge, experiences and good practices on gender equality and inclusive education in West and Central Africa
Explore ways of stimulating investments in inclusive education in WCA
Advocate for gender equality and inclusive education in WCA
