African Boy Child Forum

growth of the boy child.

EVENT VISION

To address the challenges that male child is facing, and what opportunities exist to address those challenges.

EVENT MISSION

To identify key drivers of exclusion of the boy child, start honest conversations that gather policy makers and other stakeholders to chart the way forward.

AREA OF FOCUS

�� Man Talk; Definition of a Man and Responsible Sexuality

�� Challenges of Masculinity in the 21st Century; The Socio-Economic and Cultural Factors Contributing.

�� Regulatory framework; Gaps in Laws and Policies on the Rights of the Boy Child.

�� Minding the Gap; Empowering men socially and economically for Choice, Voice, and Power.

�� The Man’s Role in Society and Family; the Crucial Change of the 21st Century.

�� Impact of Technology on African Family; Is Technology Creating a Family Divide?

�� Closing the Gender Gap; Boosting Innovation by Integrating a Gender Perspective.

�� Leaving No, One Behind: Ensuring Successful Achievement of Gender Balance in Education Enrolment, Successful, Completion of Study and Transition to the Labour Market.

�� The Social Impacts of Urbanization: The Experience of Kenya, Africa.

�� Role of media in gender equality - Balanced reporting on both genders.

�� Staying Ahead of the Curve; The Role of State Leaders and Impact of Political Goodwill to the Boy Child Transformation.

�� Leadership; Building Character for Success; Servant Leadership, Positive Patriotism

�� Career Development - The Working Place Culture and Addressing Occupational Segregation.

�� Coaching - Role of Private Sector in Supporting Young Men to Engage in Economic

Transformation

�� Mentorship - Empowering Male Gender for Sustainable Development

�� Conflict Resolution Techniques; Dynamics of Transformative Change

�� Collaborative Declaration for Action; Joint Declarations by Key Stakeholders on a Plan of Action.