The AU/CIEFFA is calling for submission of articles on Girls and Women's Education. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AU/CIEFFA Call for Submission of Articles on Girls and Women's Education
As part of its commitment to research and the enhancement of scientific knowledge on the promotion of girls and women's education in Africa, The African Union International Centre for the Education of Girls and Women in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) is launching a call for proposals for scientific articles aimed at researchers working in the intersections of gender equality and education in Africa.
The call for proposals aims to:
- Encourage the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge on the AU/CIEFFA's four strategic axes;
- Promote in-depth reflection on the challenges and opportunities on girls' and women's education in Africa;
- Support the formulation of policy recommendations based on empirical evidence and rigorous analysis;
- Stimulate innovation and the exchange of ideas between researchers working on girls and women's education in the continent;
- Contribute to the overall knowledge production and research agenda in Africa.
Thematic Areas
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for scientific articles that fall within one of the following four strategic areas:
- Gender-sensitive educational Framework
- Curriculum reform and teacher training
- STEAM skills development and technical and vocational training
- Education in emergencies and humanitarian contexts
Benefits of AU/CIEFFA Call for Submission of Articles on Girls and Women's Education
The authors of selected articles will have the opportunity to have their work published on a recognized platform.
- Publication with African Union CIEFFA, including in the knowledge repository.
- Opportunity to present at a scientific symposium organized by the AU/CIEFFA.
AU/CIEFFA Call for Submission of Articles on Girls and Women's Education Requirements
The call is open to:
- Researchers and academics specializing in Social Sciences, Education Gender studies and related fields;
- Masters, Doctoral and post-doctoral students working on issues related to girls' and women's education.
- African and international research institutions and study centers interested in gender equality in education in Africa.
Application Date and Process
Proposals for papers should be sent by email to the following address: [email protected] cc [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject: "Submission - AU/CIEFFA Call for Articles Proposals".
The submission file must include:
- A summary (250 - 300 words maximum) specifying the chosen focus, the problem, the methodology and the expected results;
- An academic CV of the author(s);
- The complete article in Word format (.docx).
Application Deadline
08 August, 2025
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