Rita Bissoonauth
Director and Permanent Representative to Ethiopia, the AU, and UNECA, UNESCO Liaison Office in Addis Ababa
Rita Bissoonauth

If we want our girls and women to be part of the journey, we must leave no girl or woman behind.

I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.

I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.

Personal Commitments

By 2030, support and promote the participation of girls and women in STEM fields across Africa by organizing or contributing to advocacy campaigns, policy dialogues, mentorship initiatives, or public awareness events.
By 2030, work with governments, educational institutions, and partners in African countries to implement policies and programs that support girls’ retention and completion of secondary education.