Global commitments at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD in 2019 showed strong international conviction
that progress for humanity cannot be achieved without the safety and participation of women and girls.
The youths, through various networks are playing a critical role in the achievement of the UNFPA’s
transformative results. For this, UNFPA Executive Director, during the Nairobi Summit on ICPD-25 in
Nairobi, recognized and awarded the African Youth and Adolescent Network (AfriYAN) for their active
and vibrant engagement and advocacy efforts in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

In light of the daunting challenges, the 2022–2025 Strategic Plan offers an opportunity to further position
the issue of the demographic dividend and diversity as a catalyst and accelerator to achieve the three
transformative outcomes. UNFPA continues to rally partners and moblize resources to
improve on the lives of young people, women and girls in West and Central Africa.