The Time Is RIPE for Women and Girls
Female Youth Network advocates for the representation, inclusion, protection and empowerment of women and girls, and against child marriage, gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination.
Today’s Girl Child Is Tomorrow’s Female Youth
We are a youth-led, women-led organization in Abuja, Nigeria, building a continuous pathway from early adolescence into impactful female youth leadership, and advocating for the laws and systems that make that progress last.
Four Pillars. One RIPE Agenda.
Representation
Women and girls at every table where decisions about their lives are made.
Inclusion
No girl or woman left out because of age, background, ability or circumstance.
Protection
Every girl and woman free from violence, abuse and harmful practices.
Empowerment
Knowledge, voice and opportunity that move whole communities forward.
Where We Make Change
From Station to Court
Reported cases of gender-based violence should be charged promptly to court, not end with bail at the police station. Our call for justice and accountability.
Girl Child Development
Leadership, civic awareness, life skills and rights awareness for 2,750 girls in 30 public senior secondary schools, through the Girl Child Club and more.
Democracy Is Not Gynophobic
Endorse gender complementarity now. Give women the chance to lead, in our institutions and in our democracy.
Gender Equality Advancement
Need help? You are not alone.
If you or someone you know has experienced violence or abuse, our Help Desk can help you find support and referral services.
Be Part of the Change
Join our network, volunteer your skills, partner with us or support our work, and help make the time RIPE for every woman and girl.