Young African women between the ages of 15 and 35 find themselves in a conundrum, in a world that is highly patriarchal and ageist – frequently facing a double burden brought about by their gender and age, and falling through the cracks of government programmes. While the need to empower young women is often couched in an argument of numbers, this policy brief argues that through enhanced action and deliberate policy choices to promote their development and equality, young women will be better placed to make meaningful contributions to Africa’s aspirations as laid out in Agenda 2063 and the Global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
