Togo: Campaign against child marriage, a new commitment by Council President Faure Gnassingbé
Togo has taken a significant new step in child protection and the empowerment of girls with the official launch of a national awareness campaign against child marriage and early pregnancies. This initiative, led by the Togolese government in partnership with UNICEF, reflects a strong and sustained political will, embodied by the leadership of the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
For several years, the President of the Council has consistently prioritized human development. This campaign continues his efforts to create a healthy, safe, and fair environment for young Togolese girls. Combating child marriage not only protects the fundamental rights of young girls, but also addresses key drivers of sustainable development—particularly education, health, and the reduction of gender inequality.
The campaign is built around an ambitious program that includes awareness sessions in schools, community discussions, reflection days, and outreach activities in villages and neighborhoods. These targeted actions aim to raise collective awareness about the harmful consequences of early marriage and unintended pregnancies.
This approach is part of a broader movement initiated by Togolese authorities in recent years to improve the living conditions of adolescent girls and enhance their access to education and reproductive health services. The introduction of the toll-free number 8250, which allows people to report any acts of violence or issues in schools, is a concrete example of this commitment.
By promoting this campaign, the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, reaffirms his dedication to the values of social justice and human progress. His vision of a prosperous and equitable Togo is being realized through concrete, structured, and ongoing actions that place young girls at the heart of national priorities. This fight for girls’ empowerment is not only a social necessity—it is a crucial strategy for building a sustainable future for the entire country.
