Published: 01 Nov 2021 928 views
Female Genital Mutilation is a form of gender inequality, violation of women and girls rights and it is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights. Despite concerted efforts to curb it, the practice continues among many ethnic groups, especially in Africa, as it is based on myths and cultures passed from generation to generation.
The technology enabled Innovation Competition is an activity on the Strengthening Youth Advocacies to End Female Genital Mutilation across Africa project. It seeks to tap into the creativity and innovation of young people on the continent to mobilize for change on ending female genital mutilation. The tech enabled innovation competition will be launched to harness the creativity of young people in finding solutions to the intersection of female genital mutilation and gender based violence.
The project is implemented by YouthHubAfrica in partnership with African Youth Commission with support from the UNFPA/UNICEF joint programme to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation.
The competition will be a platform for young people from Africa who are using technology to build solutions that address the problem of female genital and gender based violence to:
1. Showcase their work
2. Network with other young innovators
3. Win prize money to further develop/scale up their work
Youth Foundation for Development, Education & Leadership (YouthhubAfrica) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011. YouthhubAfrica is a platform for young people in Africa involved in social change to interact, learn and collaborate in new, creative and easy ways. It was registered in Nigeria with the CAC in 2014. YHA is a youth advocacy and policy-oriented organization based in Abuja, Nigeria, but programming into Africa and beyond.... read more... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 02 Nov 2021 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | YouthHubAfrica |
| Gender | Women |
Prizes
1. 1st Prize: 10, 000 USD
2. 2nd Prize: 5, 000 USD
3. 3rd Prize: 3, 000 USD
4. Consolation Prizes: 1,750 USD for four runners up
1. Participants in the competition must be between the ages 18-35.
2. The competition is open to young people across Africa.
3. Both existing and new innovations are eligible.
4. Proposed technology enabled solutions must target both FGM and GBV and have strategies to eliminate them.
5. Entries from both individuals and groups of not more than 2 are eligible.
6. Young women and girls as well as persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to enter the competition.
1. Complete the form and submit by 2nd November, 2021
2. After the close of entries, there would be a period of between 4 weeks when Judges would review entries, provide feedback and announce winners.
For more details, visit YouthHubAfrica websute.
