West Africa: Global Fund and Fondation Chanel Form New Partnership to Advance Women's Health in Western and Central Africa

Geneva — The Global Fund and Fondation CHANEL have signed a new agreement to set up a civil society-led fund to strengthen women's and girls' engagement in developing health policies, including Global Fund-related processes, in western and central Africa. The partnership, worth US$1.5 million, will run for three years starting in Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Historically, women and girls have been widely excluded from decision-making spaces and programs that affect their health and well-being. This is especially so in francophone western and central Africa, which are regions characterized by persistent social, economic and political gender inequalities. These factors contribute to poor health outcomes among women and girls in sexual health including HIV, maternal health, and children's health. These challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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