Addis Child Led Initative Coalition Children Lead at International Policy Conference
Addis Child Led Initiative Coalition members together with Children from across Africa, actively joined the 10th International Policy Conference in Ethiopia. Working alongside other African child-led groups, they co-authored a joint Call to Action urging governments and stakeholders to adopt child-centred policies and advance sustainable livelihoods.
Fikir Tadesse, Vice-President of the Addis Child-Led Initiative Coalition, called on African leaders to protect and empower adolescent girls by ending child marriage, teenage pregnancy, gender-based violence, and harmful practices like FGM. She emphasized that investing in girls’ education and safety enables them to become powerful agents of change, helping build a stronger and more prosperous Africa.
Children Elect Leaders of Addis Coalition
The election of the Addis Child-Led Initiatives Coalition leadership was held in Addis Ababa at Kasanchis Inter Luxury Hotel, with representation from all 11 sub-cities. Each sub-city was represented by five children, ensuring broad and inclusive participation.The election was conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner, following internationally recognized procedures. This deliberate approach gave children the opportunity to experience and practice democratic processes, reinforcing the coalition’s commitment to meaningful participation and good governance.At the end of the process, four leaders were elected: a President, two Vice Presidents, and a Secretary.
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